Cherry Tree / Blossom (Ryusa Netsuke)

[fly fisher]

Ive been looking at alot of different Netsuke's lately and really like the work of Natasha Popova.( Her work is just out of this world) So i thought id have a go at making a Ryusa Netsuke. Its carved from a solid piece of rock maple and stained with leather dye. Its my first ever attemped at this style but i plan on doing a lot more.

[chpster90bu]

That is utterly magnificent, Fly.....you are a man of extreme talent in the micro world of carving! That's a very different looking piece, and way too complicated for me at any size! I never tire of looking at your work. It's wonderful!! Bonnie

[JoeVM]

I am always amazed by your wonderful work.

[fly fisher]

Thank you very much Bonnie and Joe i enjoy making it.

This is how it hangs on a cord.

[Ron T]

Hi Richard, what an excellent first try. I know Natasha's work well and agree with you completely. She is in a class all her own. It looks like you are well on your way to making some excellent netsuke of your own.

[fly fisher]

Originally Posted by Ron T

Hi Richard, what an excellent first try. I know Natasha's work well and agree with you completely. She is in a class all her own. It looks like you are well on your way to making some excellent netsuke of your own.

Cheers Ron a few years of practice and i might have 1/100th skill as Natasha.

[Bill V]

Hi Richard,
Excellent carving and finish.

[toycarver]

Very nice! Deserving of a quality display case too. ;-)

[AL...]

Amasing as always Fly It realy is a work of art and ye realy need to build a display case intead of just putting them in a tin

Cheers
AL

[David Stanley]

This is excellent work 'Fly'. I too constantly go and have a look, via the web, at the truly inspiring work of Natasha's. Full credit for attempting that kind of work in rock maple, you're well on your way in spite of using 'lesser materials' they usually use box wood or fossil ivory for that sort of work. You have inspired me to have a try using some rock maple for miniature carving.

Have you tried privet it is very close grained and hard and would probably accept stain well.