intarsia wood

I was asked to make an Intarsia wood project of one of my images but it is to be displayed outdoors. I know cedar is a good wood to use but they loved the look of walnut and cherry wood. I need contrasting woods. Any ideas? I also have to worry about the project weathering from the elements and how it will look over time. I am not painting it but will seal it. Need suggestions for that as well.
Thanks
Paul

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Originally Posted by paul morelli

I was asked to make an Intarsia wood project of one of my images but it is to be displayed outdoors. I know cedar is a good wood to use but they loved the look of walnut and cherry wood. I need contrasting woods. Any ideas? I also have to worry about the project weathering from the elements and how it will look over time. I am not painting it but will seal it. Need suggestions for that as well.
Thanks
Paul

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Walnut is going to bleach out very quickly in direct sunlight. White oak is good, osage will go very dark brown quickly in direct sunlight and will last forever.