My sister in law, Amy Beaven, is a talented artist who has been woodworking since 2002. She designs her own patterns and uses the natural colors of the wood to create detailed works of art using marquetry techniques. She is also a marine biologist, working for the University of Maryland, and many of her designs are of sea life.
She will be doing a show this weekend at Unique Boutique in Hollywood Maryland and will also be at shows this fall in Columbia, Deale, and Greenbelt Maryland.
Here are some examples of her work: 
Porthole Series
 Framed Wall Art
Wooden Boxes 
Jewelry 
Business Card Holders 
You can see more example's of Amy's art at her website 
Amoeba Woodworks.