Fox sterlingworth shotgun engraving finished

Well this project is essentially finished and now on to get ready for the annual Engravers Exhibition January 21 in Las Vegas

A couple more

Drawings for new project

This is the proposed sign for a Fox shotgun. It is loosely based on Gustave Young's style of engraving. He was one of our foremost engravers in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

In the beginning

My wonderful daughter and son-in-law are determined to move this old guy, mired in the mid 20th century, into the 21st century. With this in mind I have decided to acquiesce and call it progress.

This is one of my current projects. It is an Italian shotgun-Famars- with what is commonly termed Liberty style scroll and the hummingbird is a process called cold enameling.

Welcome

Thank you for joining me on this blog and sharing in a part of my life. Art in general and engraving in particular have been a fascinating journey--beginning as a hobby, then an avocation, and now a full-time pursuit. I specialize in one-of-a-kind, exhibition grade engraving and art in all styles and techniques. Whatever the mind can imagine I can make reality. My engravings and art pieces can be found in private collections and museums around the world.

It has been my privilege to teach hundreds of students over the years in the United States, Germany, and the diamond district of Belgium. Age, gender, and level of ability do not matter. My students have ranged from no experience whatsoever to accomplished, experienced engravers, master goldsmiths, and stone setters looking to either refine their skills with the most advanced techniques or to better understand the art and design side of engraving. Whoever you may be, I can help you if you want to learn.