Daniela Tenuta is a prominent, self-taught wood artist and entrepreneur based in Wauconda, Illinois. She is the founder and creative force behind Gray Elephant Goods, where she specializes in intricate scroll saw artwork, hardwood intarsia, and custom wood designs. Her professional work and artistic journey have earned her widespread recognition within the woodworking community, including multiple feature articles in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine.

Artistic Background & Mediums:

• Scroll Saw Art: She constructs highly detailed cuts to transform blank lumber into layered, dimensional designs.

• Hardwood Intarsia: She utilizes the natural colors, grains, and textures of different wood species to form mosaic-like artistic patterns.

• Signature Designs: Her custom pieces range from intricate flower wall art and functional wooden serving trays to personalized pet portraits.

• Publications: Her step-by-step holiday designs and seasonal scroll patterns are frequently highlighted in industry publications like Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts.

Business and Presentations

Through her brand, Gray Elephant Goods, she builds custom commissions and handles limited retail distribution through regional boutiques. She also shares her self-taught technical knowledge by serving as an industry presenter, teaching intricate cutting and wood shaping methods to aspiring makers at national events like The Maine Woodworking Event.

Industry Affiliations

Daniela is proudly affiliated with two of the woodworking industry’s leading companies:

• Bear Woods Supply — a primary distributor of scroll‑saw blades, tools, and specialty woodworking materials.

• Kutzall — renowned for their premium shaping and carving tools used by artists and professional makers worldwide.

She partners with both brands to support fellow woodworkers and offers her community an exclusive discount with the code:

Coupon Code: GRAYELEPHANT

Use GRAYELEPHANT at checkout with Bear Woods Supply or Kutzall to save on select tools and materials.