Mark, Thanks for your comments, I image you are very realistic in your view of enhancements and direct your impressionism towards the canvas.
Having never felt satisfied with the wood match of the stock spacers I've done, I do understand the desire to match the grain. That said, someone in the future is likely to be less than pleased when that stock needs refinishing.
Fortunately I have earned a position to use high quality wood for the few projects I take on and my love for selecting, working with and viewing the finished product can remain true to the medium. Seldom is the cost of the wood more than 10% of the cost of the labor and it should be selected to outlast several generations and please them all.
If some one is serious about commissioning Mark's work, or my own, they can contact either of us directly.
Happy Turkey Day,
Steve
