Making the Most Unusual Picture Frame

[@jimsammons5721]

Your last 6mo of videos are hitting different than a few years ago and I’m really digging the art and on the fly designed pieces. This video is inspiring me to finally get my biggest pieces of wormy chestnut out and make the damn table Ive been planning.

[@steveferguson1232]

I said it when you created a piece inspired by a concrete bench in your neighborhood and I’ll say it again. You are a woodworking artist. Stunning piece Dave, stunning. On a funny lighthearted note, you could sell that to a Star Wars fan and tell them it’s the Death Star being attacked.

[@michaelcrouse9334]

Is it just me... or does that look like the Death Star as its exploding?

[@DeafMaker]

You beat me to it, my first thought it was the Death Star from Return of The Jedi.

[@monicaharvell]

To me, it looks like a chocolate cookie with a bite out of it. 😂

[@steveferguson1232]

@@DeafMakerI just posted along that same line, and then saw your post. You beat me to it. Great minds think alike lol

[@williambrewer175]

My first thought was Alderan at the moment the beam hit the planet.

[@sidespin9968]

Yep, Deathstar

[@IAmKyleBrown]

I think the acrylic background is the perfect balance between adding to the piece without detracting from the piece. Absolutely beautiful, well done David!

[@sgsax]

I don't know how you come up with a design that is both geometric and organic, but you nailed it. I love this on so many levels. And also, that precious piece of wood you have in your collection wants to be something, anything. There's still plenty more wood in the world. You can always find another beautiful piece. Woodworkers love hoarding wood. Appreciate the gratuitous end sanding shot. Picciuto is for the people. Thanks for sharing!

[@pjh432]

Just a thought but if you did a gallery show, I would love to see 50 or 60 pieces which would show the changes in approach and your incredible improvement overtime. Far more interesting than only showing perfection in my mind I also that artful pieces like that impact people differently, so don’t limit me yourself on the number of pieces to show the world Love the work you do and I love how you keep us so involved in your creative process. It helps for someone who’s less creative like me.

[@robshamel3210]

Love it!! Love the sketch to finished project vision. You over killed it!!!

[@mikejones2057]

Because I listen to the podcast I know you’ve been working on the styling and tone evolution of the videos… BUT regardless I would have complimented you on how beautifully paced and edited this one was. It elevated the story … which in itself was great! ❤

[@woogaloo]

This is definitely art. I heard you talking about it before, but seeing it...wow. I love how it's disconnected, but connected. You really are a woodworking artist - whether you believe it or not. Great stuff as always!

[@chaoticlogic588]

I love the direction this is going. 1000% right call using a high gloss on that focal point. I can't wait to see the evolution of this unfold. Great job man.

[@whhsfordian]

You did a great job with the commentary at the beginning and end explaining what you are trying to do and why. And I am about as far away from being an artist as anyone can be but I really enjoyed the artistic aspect of this.

[@j.justin1511]

Absolutely love it, man. Beautiful work. MOAR PLZ!

[@jasonzodda]

More like this! Love the idea. So inspiring.

[@ttapion]

Gloss was definitely the way to go. It looks like a polished stone! Pretty cool. Thanks Picciuto!

[@mattkey5964]

Ah yes…the special projects! My basement is full of special wood for special projects yet to be done. My wife loves this concept. LOL

[@slomo1562]

It is the "some day" pile.

[@jordandominy7295]

That is gorgeous. One of my favorite projects that you’ve done.

[@jeremygunkel]

Saw you show part of this on the podcast and was excited to see how it turned out. Looks great!

[@DennismMaler]

David, I really liked this project. My unsolicited opinions: I prefer the white acrylic because it contrasts with the dark wood. The pale blue of the wall would also look good if you removed the acrylic, but any darker surface wall I think wouldn’t look as good (without the white in the frame). I know you normally don’t like glossy, but it works for this because the dark wood almost gives it a mirror finish which I think helps enhance the center wood piece.

[@danielhanawalt4998]

I like that...a lot. The best part is the contrast of the center piece with the frame. Neither would be nearly as nice alone. Nice work and video.

[@justinbanks2380]

10:21 that piece looks amazing! Right here with the lighting and camera it looks like glossy/shiny plastic and really cool, but having seen the earlier part, I imagine as you see in person and get closer, that amazing walnut adds so much more depth. Like any good art, it always has layers and depths. Bravo.

[@davidczepanski1359]

That's cool, Dave. Nice work. Took a risk; nailed it.

[@eddieroy8037]

Love the project its probably my favorite art projects you have done thanks for the inspiration

[@Lilreedo87]

This is so cool!! I love all of the choices you made and the white acrylic looks great because it makes the center wood round pop!

[@LewHarriman]

(In my opinion) Great decision on the white acrylic as the background! Nice and simple, highlights the walnut and does not "get in the way" of either the walnut or the lovely bent laminations... which might happen with a color.

[@negotiableaffections]

As an artist first 2D & 3D, I've evolved into music and woodwork. . .take it from me, Dave Leave the piece just as you've displayed it. It looks perfect and when its displayed on a different coloured wall, you'll appreciate the white acrylic being a smooth setting for the glorious centrepiece. Great work!

[@threesteaks]

I think that turned out awesome! I dig the idea of mixing art and woodworking. Thanks!

[@foos.998]

Great choice to make the walnut glossy, Dave.

[@TotalBoat]

Absolutely stunning work! Love the frame!

[@jimrosson6702]

Absolutely stunning I love this idea of the frame being part of the art .amazing work can’t wait to see more. Thanks for sharing

[@splinters_66]

Love the art approach to your work, encourages us to think outside the box 🔥👏

[@MrTravbub]

I’m not close to the level of skill and expertise as you David but I get better by watching and learning from you.

[@jaron1990]

Wow! I rarely like wooden art, but this one came out so good. and the glossy epoxy finish... looking sick. great great great job

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This looks so good. I am not an artistic like you. SO I don’t plan on doing any “art” pieces. But I love love loved watching this. I learned something AND I enjoyed it. I too have lots of wood that I’m saving for the “right thing”. I’ve stepped away and just started using it. You are such a great artist!

[@andyiliff7793]

This piece looks really amazing, David! I love the contrast in finish, color and shape. It works beautifully! As always your work continues to inspire me. I just moved back to the Toledo area and I hope that we have the chance to cross paths so I can thank you in person. I'm excited to see what you come up with next!

[@dkquick72]

What a beautiful piece of art!!!

[@bradgreen7270]

Beautifully done, Dave!

[@davebauerart]

Love all the exploration! Definitely reminds me to try something new!

[@BillDiehl-bf2bf]

Loved this project! At first I was confused when you referenced the cool "little bung-holes" in the wood. Upon rewatching the video, I realized you were talking about "bug holes"

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

Wood is not truly special until you give it a name. Tim, a slab of mahogany, has been hiding the in rafters of my shop for 20 years waiting for that special project worthy of him.

[@chriscalon8913]

Love it! Good work David. I really like the bent wood frame. Very unique!

[@masontejera506]

Beautiful work David! Love the ever evolving feel of your videos!

[@saraestrapala5306]

This turned out great! Nice job!

[@jlathem56]

Outstanding piece of art. Something about the center dome piece makes me wonder how it would look if it stood off the wall a half to an inch, just to give it a little more separation.

[@roadtriplover.]

It really is a lovely piece. Well done!!!

[@JNewellworks]

Very cool David! I like how different that is from the norm.

[@am0ebab0y]

I was thinking it would be cool if the cut off bits of the cookie would be in the other bits of the frame, but this is beautiful as it is.

[@williammaxwell1919]

Yeah, I like collecting ideas; I also like creating new ideas and adapting ideas to "what if". As an architect, I'd ask trade reps doing demo's "can your product do XYC?". 95%+ would straight out say "NO", about 4% would say "I'll find out if it can" and only a few said "I'm sure we can come up with a solution"

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

Really cool, I like how it looks with the acrylic 👍

[@masterricon]

The glossy is the right choice with the dome shape of the cookie. The light reflections changing as you move around the room wouldn't be a feature if it was satin finish.

[@johnrosekelly7920]

Excellent! I love the direction you are moving with your videos and your projects.

[@mcmathwoodworks]

David, I love the design of this piece! It’s so cool to see you use the frame as part of the art! This is a fun one, great job!

[@spenserolson7937]

Really loving the lighting in this. Much more interesting than the typical "KZbin" look

[@paulcharette6400]

This is super cool David. Love it.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film, love the shots and story. Super cool build. Mahalo for sharing. : )

[@craigarmstrong5185]

My son gave me your end grain cutting board book- I love it!

[@TetraCNC]

Of all the stuff I have watched you create; this may be my favorite piece!

[@kevinmcleod6329]

hell yeah man, keep doing your best work. The art and the videos are on point.

[@MasonWiseman]

Love the piece! The cookie reminds me of the death star from Return of the Jedi. Just a much more organic looking version haha. Maybe if you do fill it in with acrylic you could do a space design of sorts to emphasize that. Cheers and great piece!

[@jorgeconcheyro]

ufff, looks in-credible David!!! Cheers from Buenos Aires!!!!

[@jeradjohnston]

Thanks for the outro! 😂 One of my favorite edits you make. Always makes me smile.

[@Kernowwoods]

I love the evolution of your channel and your style dude. Kudos for staying true to yourself 🤙

[@markduggan3451]

That looks awesome.

[@sapelesteve]

Very unique and unusual piece David! Well done! 👍👍🔨🔨

[@Wordsnwood]

Did you consider making the straight parts of the frame out of strips to match the curved pieces? Really like how you domed the walnut!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Dave! Nicely done! 😃 But art doesn't need to be divisive. It can be, of course, but doesn't need to be. After all, it's the artist's expression. That's all. And remember: Ryan Johnson used to say it and he killed Star Wars. Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@danieldurkton2942]

Very Cool!!! Looks Great. Enjoy your Sunday…..

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

This is awesome David ! Looking forward to seeing where this road takes you, have a good one.

[@ericlee8344]

I got some Wes Anderson vibes from this video and LOVED IT!

[@ZOEng99]

Cool. Love your work. I do have a small point of contention….’woodworker like overkill’…..not all of us do. Some of us thrive on simplicity and understatement.

[@toddsmash]

I love that library room/music room mate.

[@aaronblackford981]

Looks awesome.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Looks really slick, David. If it were me, I would remove the acrylic, but I get what you were going for. Nice build. Scott.

[@subrotochatterjee5788]

Good job. Just saying that the white background in the two triangles appears dull due to the shade of the walls being light coloured. You can still have more eyeballs on your glossy walnut disc even with some bright green or sun yellow or some other non-white colour. Check it out in your computer!

[@JoshBCamp]

I love this. Such a cool piece and unlike anything I’ve seen on KZbin. I hope you make and share more art pieces. I’m trying to get some of the creativity I had in college back and this is very inspiring.

[@jonwills1957]

Duuuuude!! Killing it!!

[@baleavitt]

Such a cool piece!

[@mikeygee4564]

Looks awesome, great job

[@woodvibecreation]

That's super good looking. It's a good idea to make it shiny and it kind of make me think about the death star of star wars, that's cool !!

[@KeithTharp]

Really love this

[@Toyotajunkie]

Awesome piece

[@tyrsrightarm1240]

This was really cool! I'm gonna do something like this in my shop

[@reforzar]

Home run! What a beautiful piece 😍

[@PR-WoodWorkingCreations]

*Very Creative Project Looks Fantastic!!* 🌟 *Beautiful Work of Art 🎨 Amazing!!* 👍🏻

[@karri4135]

Gorgeous as always! Your groove at about 10 minutes in should be your theme music!! 🙌

[@karri4135]

9:46 that is

[@karri4135]

Ok got distracted at the music… really love this piece. Think you’re right-the frame is part of the artwork. Would love to see the wall show through as a lead in to the center, which is so cool. I’m also curious-is this in three pieces?

[@mandyleeson1]

It's a thing of beauty.

[@WiredWorkshop]

Awesome piece of Art!

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Wow! That is a beautiful work of art. Very creative!

[@ClaesKamp]

Great video! Love the new editing style and really enjoy these more experimental projects. Cheers

[@ctcummings21]

If "woodworkers love overkill" isn't a shirt you sell yet, fix that now. 😂

[@thegentlemanmaker]

I can give up my saved wood any time. It’s not a problem. Also, awesome project!

[@ericnicastro]

🔥🔥🔥 that frame is gorgeous!

[@esterndesign]

Amazing process and end result. To me it looks like an olive with a toothpick going through it. Like an abstract nod to a martini or something. Keep up the great channel!

[@kenncollins2558]

Inspiring, as always. Also, I nearly stopped before the final seconds and I'm glad I didn't. Thank you!

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

Thanks!

[@MakeSomething]

❤️ Thank you!

[@elizabethdue4801]

Looks amazing

[@cady.moriarty]

This is the nicest gas station corner mirror I've ever seen, all jokes aside, it's a fantastic piece of art

[@phillipprior102]

That looks freaking amazing. Very cool.

[@kypass]

Amazing art! Good work.

[@zachpygall3063]

Great video! I really enjoyed seeing the creative process. I love watching your videos because of how much you focus on the art side of everything. Yes, you will still make some “standard” furniture, but you always make the art of it the focus and push yourself to experiment with strange designs and materials. You also don’t seem to beat yourself up too much if something doesn’t work as well in practice, which is very inspiring. This art piece is really cool. My personal opinion is that I’m not keen on the acrylic and the only thing that would change my mind is if the acrylic acted as a light box. Even cooler if the lights had sort of a rippling effect like water! Maybe something Bob could collaborate on 👀. But that’s just my personal taste! Anyway keep up the creativity, I’d be so stoked if you released videos more often but I’d be devastated if that meant the quality/creativity dropped so you do you 🤘🏻

[@matt_wiese]

It came out great, I love all the wood bending lately! Is it all one piece or did you have to precisely hang each of the 3 pieces relative to each other?