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Pictures made of wood.

Original wall art assembled by hand from natural wood veneers. Every tone is the wood's own grain and color, cut and fitted one fragment at a time.

  • Bob Marley, natural wood veneer marquetry portrait by Aydin Kalantar, shown hanging on a gallery wall

    Portraits · Marquetry

    Bob Marley

    Celebrate the legacy of Bob Marley with this beautifully crafted wood veneer artwork, blending natural wood tones with an iconic design.

  • Abstract Flow, natural wood veneer marquetry wall art by Aydin Kalantar, shown hanging on a gallery wall

    Abstract · Marquetry

    Abstract Flow

    Abstract Flow is a mesmerizing wood veneer artwork designed with organic, wave-like patterns that resemble the natural flow of topographic landscapes or tree rings.

  • Mona Lisa, natural wood veneer marquetry portrait by Aydin Kalantar, shown hanging on a gallery wall

    Portraits · Marquetry

    Mona Lisa

    Prepare to be captivated by the iconic smile of the Mona Lisa, reimagined in a medium that echoes the elegance of the original masterpiece.

  • Hero Spiral, natural wood veneer marquetry wall art by Aydin Kalantar, shown hanging on a gallery wall

    Abstract · Marquetry

    Hero Spiral

    Hero Spiral is a captivating wood veneer artwork featuring an intricate optical illusion design that draws the eye into its swirling vortex.

  • Jesus Christ, natural wood veneer marquetry portrait by Aydin Kalantar, shown hanging on a gallery wall

    Portraits · Marquetry

    Jesus Christ

    A timeless depiction of Jesus Christ, meticulously crafted from natural wood veneer, showcasing divine grace through intricate detailing and rich wood textures.

How it's made

From drawing to wall, by hand.

Each piece starts as a drawing. Veneers are chosen for their grain and tone, cut fragment by fragment, fitted, glued and pressed, then finished to bring out the wood's own color. Nothing is stained or printed.

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Commissions

Have a piece in mind?

A portrait from your own photo, a family name, a verse, or an abstract piece sized for one wall. Tell me what you have in mind and I'll come back with a drawing and a wood selection.

Questions

About the work.

What is marquetry?

Marquetry is the craft of building a picture from thin sheets of wood veneer. Each fragment is cut to shape and fitted against its neighbors, so the image comes from the natural grain and color of the wood rather than paint.

Which woods do you use?

Natural veneers such as walnut, oak, maple and a range of exotic species, chosen piece by piece for tone and grain.

Is any of it painted or stained?

No. Every color and shadow in a piece is the wood's own.

Can I order a piece in a different size?

Yes. Most pieces can be made again at a size that suits your wall. Ask about the piece you like and I will tell you what is possible.

How do I buy a piece?

Pieces marked Buy check out securely with Stripe. For anything else, use Enquire and I will reply personally.

Contact

Looking for a piece, or one of your own?

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