Writing desk for my daughter

I started studying carpentry last autumn in Keuda, a vocational school in my neighbourhood. Although I've done a lot I want to get some formal qualifications. Studying in Keuda also gives me access to the space and machines to do bigger pieces which I would not be able to do in my tiny workshop at home.

I just finished my first bigger piece. It is a desk for my daughter. She said she would like to have a desk and gave me the dimensions. We then together thought what kind of a desk would be nice for her. This is what we came up with. It is made out of American elm. I haven't worked with elm before so that was nice. I was at first concerned that the figure would be too strong, but I am now really happy with how it all worked out and love the bold grain.