Pine is of course a natural material. What I am looking at is showcasing her talent on a material that I belive will increase marketability. If you take a look at these examples of scrimshaw, the artwork pops off of the background material. Again, this just my opinion and is based upon personal taste. I prefer a more ivory or bone material then the flat wood shapes. Now if she were use a more natural shape, almost 3-D, the artwork would have a more appealing and integrated aspect.

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