[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Erithon

Wow. In theory I would have wanted Ebony binding to frame the figure of The Tree without competing with it, but the flamed binding is really working here. Not too busy at all. Well done, Mark!

Thanks Erithon, who would of thought that Honduran Mahogany binding could contrast so much on a Honduran Mahogany back and side set? The Fiddleback Tree on The Tree sure does though!

Originally Posted by Nemoman

WOW--just incredible!

Thanks Nemoman!

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

I love it especially the totem pole with the two faces in it running down the center of the back, that must have been a difficult inlay job!!!

Also a big fan of the binding choice. Great colors and depth.

Thanks Tom that Tree figure is mesmerizing!

Originally Posted by Lonzo

Cool, I also see the faces, the upper one looks like an angry slimfaced alien with a stern look out of 2 pairs of insect eyes - and a small face directly below it, followed by a 3rd one - I like the totem idea!
The curves of the upper bout and cutaway remind me of the outer perimeter of a cowboy hat to the alien face... an alien cowboy �� ?
..and no, I am not drunk �� , just a lot of phantasy

An alien cowboy? Yeah that Tree is mesmerizing alright!

Thanks for the comments
Mark