| rob@veneerimages.com 404.271.5720 |
My images start with a photograph and culminate in a
stylized interpretation of the subject using the natural
hues of wood veneer to represent the light values in the
source photo.
I use a variety of domestic and exotic wood veneers. The
texture, grain, and figure of each piece of veneer are
unique and lend extraordinary depth to my work. Each
species has a distinctive grain and many veneers carry
colorful names to describe their irregular figure. Some
even feature a holographic effect that causes the viewer
to question the 1/40” thickness.
Using Photoshop as a design tool, I create a value study of
the original photograph, which becomes a template that I
use to cut the veneers. With a scroll saw I cut several
layers of veneer simultaneously. The resulting pieces fit
together similarly to a puzzle and are then glued to a
substrate. The veneers are then scraped flush and sanded
and finished with shellac and lacquer.
stylized interpretation of the subject using the natural
hues of wood veneer to represent the light values in the
source photo.
I use a variety of domestic and exotic wood veneers. The
texture, grain, and figure of each piece of veneer are
unique and lend extraordinary depth to my work. Each
species has a distinctive grain and many veneers carry
colorful names to describe their irregular figure. Some
even feature a holographic effect that causes the viewer
to question the 1/40” thickness.
Using Photoshop as a design tool, I create a value study of
the original photograph, which becomes a template that I
use to cut the veneers. With a scroll saw I cut several
layers of veneer simultaneously. The resulting pieces fit
together similarly to a puzzle and are then glued to a
substrate. The veneers are then scraped flush and sanded
and finished with shellac and lacquer.
Please take this 4-second survey.
Where did you hear about or see Veneer Images?
Where did you hear about or see Veneer Images?
Marquetry is a centuries-old art form that makes use of the broad
variety of textures and colors in wood veneer to represent various
hues and light values in a picture. The artist cuts various veneers with
a knife or a saw and fits the pieces tightly together to form a picture
in a single plane which is then glued to a substrate. . .
Rob Milam has adapted his craft to portraiture. He produces
commissioned and speculative works.
To immortalize your loved ones in wood, inquire of Rob at
404-271-5720 or rob@veneerimages.com
variety of textures and colors in wood veneer to represent various
hues and light values in a picture. The artist cuts various veneers with
a knife or a saw and fits the pieces tightly together to form a picture
in a single plane which is then glued to a substrate. . .
Rob Milam has adapted his craft to portraiture. He produces
commissioned and speculative works.
To immortalize your loved ones in wood, inquire of Rob at
404-271-5720 or rob@veneerimages.com
Paul Schurch (also a source for veneer, veneering tools and
marquetry instruction)
Silas Kopf
W. Patrick Edwards
marquetry instruction)
Silas Kopf
W. Patrick Edwards
Folks and organizations that I like or am in
some way associated with (even if tenuously).
some way associated with (even if tenuously).
| See Rob's fine woodwork for your landscape www.thewicketgate.com |
Exceptionally talented craftsmen:
Certainly Wood
B&B Rare Woods
WiseWood Veneer
Rosebud Veneer
Veneer Tech
and my personal home-town favorite
Carlton McLendon Rare Woods and Veneers
B&B Rare Woods
WiseWood Veneer
Rosebud Veneer
Veneer Tech
and my personal home-town favorite
Carlton McLendon Rare Woods and Veneers
Veneer Dealers
The Outstanding restaurant and brewery whose
management has graciously allowed me to hang my artwork
management has graciously allowed me to hang my artwork
Other good people
ConsultArt - Art consultants and curators
Decatur Market and Gallery
Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces
Decatur Market and Gallery
Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces
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