Commissioned wood-veneer portraits
Have a personal portrait assembled in patterned wood veneers
James Macdonald Custom Art Guitars & Marquetry
James, also known as Jim Macdonald, invites personal portrait commissions in marquetry and inlay. His illustrated portrait uses contrasting wood tones and grain to construct a face and its surroundings: a made-to-order keepsake rather than a conventional printed portrait.
Current location note / listed area: Burnham, Maine; physical artwork commissions
The illustrated portrait is a historical example marked not for sale, not available stock. His blog is dated, while the current commission page and teaching roster retain the named specialty. Confirm present acceptance, subject, materials, dimensions, design permissions, delivery and lead time directly. This is a maker commission, not live event portraiture, a guaranteed replica or a wedding package.
Public-source research · 2026-10-30 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
Original research sources
- https://www.jamesmacdonaldartguitars.com/custom
- https://www.jamesmacdonaldartguitars.com/story
- https://www.jamesmacdonaldartguitars.com/contact
- https://woodschool.org/courses-programs/nine-month-comprehensive/faculty/
Documented state connections
Geographic evidence is retained historical research, not current service availability.
- Maine · based
The owned biography identifies James Macdonald’s working marquetry studio in Burnham, Maine; the current contact page gives Burnham. The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s current faculty roster identifies the same Jim Macdonald, custom marquetry portraits and Burnham operation. His personal commission invitation is owned; no former Connecticut work or exhibition travel is coverage.