I like the foreground/background ambiguity here. Ok, light is important, and being able to see the bandsaw kerf marks means I can get rid of 'em--with an incannel gouge for the concave surface (below) and a regular outcannel gouge for the "eye" of the scroll.


All done. Don't underestimate the power of a sharp tool. some folks might use files and sanding sticks but I feel like the biggest sharpest tool you can get away with=efficiency and a clean look.