The sum is greater than its parts could describe the art form developed by Mark Jacobson.  Mark layers thousands of tiny colored wood pieces together to create magnificent pieces of art. The art of inlaying wood veneers has been around for centuries and is called the art of marquetry. Marks work is unique because he both inlays and overlays colored wood veneers, often with several layers which creates a textured and almost sculptural, 3-D appearance.  The process Mark uses to color the veneers gives his pieces the brightness of paint, while still displaying the richness and saturation of a stain.

“I really enjoy the challenges of these veneers. My head is constantly going places that my hands aren’t ready for yet. The learning and the discoveries are the reward. It is fun to do something different with each piece”, says Mark.

Mark’s work is available at Cornerstone Gallery!

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