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I take the time to hand craft each piece from raw hardwood into a seamless, silky smooth work of finished art. I take great pride in what I do. Whether shopping for a gift or for yourself, you can trust that the finished product will be a unique, professional quality work of art. You don't have to take my word for it... please read my reviews to see what my customers have said.
Jay Roberts
Shop Owner & Artist
Announcement
I take the time to hand craft each piece from raw hardwood into a seamless, silky smooth work of finished art. I take great pride in what I do. Whether shopping for a gift or for yourself, you can trust that the finished product will be a unique, professional quality work of art. You don't have to take my word for it... please read my reviews to see what my customers have said.
Jay Roberts
Shop Owner & Artist
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B. on Feb 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis christmas gift was a hit! Lovely woodworking and just enough amplification to make people say "huh! wow!"
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adriennemb on Jan 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWhat a great and practical gift for someone who has everything. And the selection and assembly of the woods are first-rate!
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middlejs on Jan 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsNice beautiful piece. Not for extremely think iPhone cases but works on most.
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AliMurphy7 on Jan 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis beautiful little speaker exceeded my expectations. The sound is wonderful. Now all my little kids can crowd around at the kitchen island to listen to an audiobook and everyone can hear. Thank you!
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Heather on Dec 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis was the second order he did for us. We had him create our corporate gifts. Everyone was blown away by the quality. Christmas win! :)
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Anna on Oct 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe passive amp is not only nice to look at, but works incredibly well to boost sound. My husband is delighted with his birthday gift. Thank you!
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Jacob on Jul 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this amplifier. The quality of the craftsmanship and the wood is exceptional and it works great.
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About JMRDesignsOnLine
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My display at HFAS NY in February, 2018. -
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Here I am in my element....At a show in Chicago in 2017 sharing my art with collectors and art enthusiasts. -
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This was my booth at the Harlem Fine Art Show in New York, February, 2017. -
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This was my booth at Spring Fling in Mason, Michigan, May 2016. -
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This was my booth at the Harlem Fine Art Show in Chicago, December 2016.
Jay Roberts - Artist Bio
My journey as a wood artist began several years ago when I discovered the scroll saw and realized its potential for helping me turn my ideas into reality. The blades are thin enough to cut the finest details and with lots of practice, an amazing level of precision can be achieved. Many hours go into every step of the process from designing to cutting to sanding and finishing each piece. I try to be patient, stay focused, take my time and take lots of breaks.
When starting a portrait, my process begins by carefully selecting images of significant people, places, and events. I study the images looking for the places where the light and shadows meet. I take my time creating a template as my guide for cutting the piece. Holes are precisely drilled through every island of shadow to allow an entry point for the blade. I cut away all of the shadows while leaving connections between the areas of light whenever possible. Once all of the shadows are removed, the image that remains is carefully sanded, and coated with lacquer. Finally, the piece is mounted onto a contrasting background to highlight depth and fine details before it is framed.
Wood is my favorite material to work with. It has strength and resilience to stand the test of time and yet has warmth and intrinsic beauty. The subtle variations in grain pattern, color and texture make each piece unique. The depth of the wood adds dimension, which accentuates the fine details and enhances the realism of the art piece. While I do find wood an ideal medium for my work, I am always looking for other options to expand my scope as an artist.
For as long I can remember I have loved creating art but doing this as a full time job was not initially part of the plan. I am a Michigan State University alum with a degree in building construction management. I graduated and worked in commercial construction for several years. I left my career to care for my daughter when she was born 13 years ago. Before long I started sketching out designs and built myself a workshop in my spare time. It was there that I began to experiment with wooden art. With lots of support and encouragement from my wife and my family, I decided to started selling my art professionally in 2015. When I’m not caring for my two amazing kids, I can usually be found in my workshop working on my latest creative endeavor.
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Jay Roberts
Owner, Artist, Designer
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I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
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I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
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How fast can I get my finished art?
I typically ship your art piece the same day you place the order. If the post office is still open I'll try to get it there. 2 days the usual time from order placement to delivery.