Heidi Riha

Marquetry Landscapes of THE WEST .

Meet our artist:

Lynne Buss

My education and early work background are in manufacturing and mechanical engineering. After several years, I found myself seeking more creative work. Marquetry has been the perfect medium for me. It allows me to work in a tangible way, with a broad variety of woods to depict the soothing natural world of mountain scenery. Since 1985, I have shown my work at art shows, exhibitions and galleries. By continually seeking improvements in design, technique and materials, marquetry provides me with a rich source of problem solving opportunities that drive the creative process forward.

Capturing the beauty of mountains, lakes and valleys in natural wood varieties is my specialty. The variety of colors, textures and figuring available in the wood world is more extensive than most of us realize. I select from among the natural colors of individual wood species to bring out the best contrasts between all features of the design. My hope is that my sceneries will be a reminder of the spectacular beauty of our natural world.

Marquetry Landscapes of THE WEST defined:

What is the difference between marquetry and inlay?

The difference between inlay and marquetry: in marquetry pieces of wood veneer are applied to the surface of an object, such as a table top, while in inlay they are set into a depression

Lynne’s Technique:

Working from a prepared line drawing of the scenery being created, pieces of carefully selected exotic and domestic veneers are roughly cut for each feature of the design. A “saw pad” is constructed layer by layer incorporating each of the veneer pieces according to its place within the design. Using a motorized scroll saw, each feature is then cut away from the saw pad in turn. Once cutting is complete, the pieces of the” puzzle” are then sorted and taped together. The scene is then glued, applied to a backing board and clamped in a vacuum clamp. When secure, all the tape is removed and allowed to fully dry before sanding and finishing. Each piece is then mounted in a handcrafted frame. The back is finished with black felt, D hangers, framing wire and a description of the woods used within the scene.

Marquetry Landscapes of THE WEST for your consideration as matted prints in 2 sizes: 8″x10″ @ $32 and 11″x13″ @ $40
Original Marquetry maybe available for your consideration varying sizes.
Please call the Gallery for availability of these marquetry as originals for sizing and pricing if not listed below.