Solid hard maple
Each artwork is engraved into solid hard maple, with the wood itself forming part of the finished piece.
Meet Frank Yakimovicz
From his first sketch to the final finish, Frank Yakimovicz brings Western scenes to life in solid hard maple. Discover the drawings, materials and process behind his original artworks.
Meet the Artist
Western Woodcuts · Benbrook, Texas
Frank Yakimovicz creates original Western artworks engraved into solid hard maple. Each piece begins with a drawing and develops through a series of steps, from preparing the design to finishing the engraved panel.
His collection includes works such as Sunday Morning, Westward Bound and Riding High. The detailed linework of the original drawing becomes part of the finished woodcut.
The work continues after engraving, with sanding, sealing, gel stain and a Tung oil finish. Each piece is signed on the back and prepared for hanging.
The Creative Process
Follow Frank’s eight-step process, from the first sketch to the final finish. Choose a step or let the sequence guide you through.
A rough concept drawing establishes the scene and its composition—the starting point for the artwork.
Finished with three coats of pure Tung oil, signed on the back and ready to hang.
The Finishing Details
The material, surface finish and details on the back are all part of the finished piece. Here is what you’ll find in a Western Woodcuts artwork.
Each artwork is engraved into solid hard maple, with the wood itself forming part of the finished piece.
Three coats of 100% pure Tung oil finish the surface, which is hand polished to a soft sheen.
Every finished artwork carries Frank’s signature on the back, keeping the front focused on the Western scene.
A keyhole hanging slot is included on the back so the artwork is prepared for wall display.
Explore Western Woodcuts
You’ve seen how each piece takes shape. Explore Frank’s available artworks, or get in touch to ask about a piece that caught your eye.