Great Wood Intarsia Art begins with a Great Pattern design by Kathy Wise.

I have designed custom patterns from photos for many different intarsia artists, subjects ranging from dogs to dump trucks. This is more than just tracing the photos, as you must have a detailed knowledge of animal anatomy and advanced drawing talent in order to end up with a beautiful design. Not all of my patterns have been "tested" prior to sending them to my customers. After designing over 1000 patterns, I know how to create a pattern which is easily used for an outstanding finished intarsia piece. Every client was very pleased with the finished piece that was created from my custom pattern designs. This enables me to supply a vast selection of unique and seldom found patterns to intarsia artists... patterns like my Shar Pei, Miniature Pinscher, Welsh Corgi and American Bulldog. Some of the patterns posted on my store pages have not been produced in wood by myself, but instead by other Intarsia artists. From the many wonderful customer's reviews and positive comments I have received, I am confident that they are the very best Artistic Intarsia designs available.

My patterns are designed for intermediate and advanced woodworkers who have some experience in working with intarsia. I do have beginner patterns, books and kits for woodworkers just starting Intarsia, with easy to follow instructions and simple patterns. Some of my patterns include a color photo of the finished piece, but most do not. Instead I use a gray scale thumbnail of the pattern to indicate the lights and darks in each pattern. Intarsia artists like to pick out the type and color of their wood according to personal preference and what is available locally. My patterns also indicate risers and grain direction.

I believe a pattern should be a starting point for the intarsia artist... each intarsia piece is a unique and creative vision produced by the woodworker. I have received many wonderful emails and letters from customers who have enjoyed making my patterns and reading my book. If you are looking for something new and different, try one of my patterns. Great Intarsia art begins with a great artistic pattern.

In my last book "Intarsia Birds: Woodworking the Wise Way", I was the first Intarsia Author to include side views of my finished pieces along with gray scale shading on the patterns to indicate sanding levels. Along with my original CA gluing techniques and short cuts for sanding and finishing, my book has something for woodworkers of all skill levels.

I am so sure that you would be happy with my patterns, I will send a free pattern for you to try. Just mail or email your address to me and ASK FOR A FREE PATTERN, (along with $6 for postage in US and Canada). I will send a sample pattern of my Labrador Puppy in Doggy Door, " Are You Home Yet?" , a $10 value, along with a catalog. There is no postage charge if you just want to have a catalog without the free pattern. There is also a downloadable Free lab pattern below and downloadable catalog on my site www.wiseintarsia.com .

With KWD Artistic Intarsia Patterns:

• You get Unique and Artistic Designs of hard to find subjects including over 250 dog breeds, cats, horses and wildlife patterns.
• You have the choice of Red Line or Black Line. Red line is easier to see, but it is more expensive to make copies in color. Black line is ordered most often by Intarsia woodworking Artists.
• Postage is only $6 USA shipping for folded patterns. The majority of woodworkers store patterns folded, so this is the most popular shipping option. This is USPS shipping for any number of patterns, you are not charged per pattern. (5-14 days)
• USA Priority Shipping (USA only) is available for $11 and up. Patterns folded in an envelope, his includes Insurance and tracking .
  
• If you would like a MAILING TUBE (USA only), There are two options: Ground Advantage (BEST RATE for Mailing Tubes USA- flat rate of $13.00 or Priority Shipping & Mailing Tube: $14.25 + .25 per pattern
• Due to postage increases I can no longer give a free mailing tube to two $20 patterns, the oversized $40 patterns or 9 or more patterns. Please add the $5 mailing tube with the standard $6 shipping for large orders or choose the other tube mailing options.
• Volume Specials: Save money! Buy 5 ($10) patterns and get the 6th one free. Buy 10 ($10) patterns and get 3 more free. YOU MUST USE THE CODES 1FREE and 3FREE AT CHECK OUT FOR DISCOUNTS TO APPLY. Use Square or credit cards to purchase your patterns.