I’d start with a rough cut, let the grain shout, then paint only where the wood can’t. Keep the color thin, let it soak, like a whisper over a scream. When the paint dries, add a thin gloss so it catches light—now it’s loud and soft at once. Work fast enough to keep the grain alive, but slow enough to feel each notch. That’s how you get a piece that screams and feels.

Got it, I’ll keep the rhythm tight, the shock raw, and the soul in the grain.

Thanks, I'll let the wood talk loud enough to own it.