# Wood Veneer Portraits Rob Milam Makes Incredible Artwork Out of Small Slices of Wood By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rob-milam References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-wood-veneer-paintings-of-rob-milam.html) & [veneerimages](http://veneerimages.com/) I have recently gained a new found appreciation for [artists who work with wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common), which is probably why I like Rob Milam's work so much. Rob Milam uses a technique called marquetry to create [stunning portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) out of wood veneer. Rob Milam uses up to 16 different wood veneers on his artwork. These portraits are haunting and inspiring, showing what true talent and imagination are capable of. Click on the source links to see more great work from Rob Milam, or check the related trends to see more awesome portraits from Trend Hunter's archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Marquetry Art:** Exploring the art of using wood veneer to create intricate and stunning portraits. - **Natural Material Art:** Utilizing natural materials like wood veneer to create unique and eye-catching artwork. - **Mixed Media Portraits:** Blending different types of wood veneers to create visually striking and textured portraits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can leverage marquetry techniques to create innovative and one-of-a-kind wood veneer portraits. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate natural material art into their products, offering customers unique and organic design elements. - **Crafts and DIY:** The crafts and DIY industry can explore mixed media portraits as a way to push the boundaries of traditional woodworking methods and create visually stunning pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Ancestral Pattern Woodcraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-project.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Cultural Wood Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-object.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)