Beautiful Dave.Watching any great craftsman at work refreshes the soul, and spurs you on to new heights in your own work. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful. Amazing.

once again, the Westie's testes.
i hate you some times

The film perfectly captures the quiet intensity of passion that pervades when you get lost in creating something special.It also confirms what many of us already knew, that you, Dave, are at the top of your game, and it's a privilege to be associated with you and the wider sign artist fraternity. I ...

The film perfectly captures the quiet intensity of passion that pervades when you get lost in creating something special.It also confirms what many of us already knew, that you, Dave, are at the top of your game, and it's a privilege to be associated with you and the wider sign artist fraternity. I ...

This might interest some of you. It is not sign related ,but it seems to me that the same knowledge sharing ethos is alive and well in other traditions.

http://nicolawood.typepad.co.uk/kesurok ... igins.html

Definitely give me a shout when you're down. Give me a call first to make sure I'm around and not out fitting or something. Maybe we'll get a pint in! A

Good to see you the other week. Seems you're just as much a menace to society as Smithy. Hope to see you again soon. A

Really nice work. Oh for a few more customers like that!.Hoping to carve some signs myself soon, so inspiration is always welcome. A

Thanks for that Chris, I'll check it out asap!

It really is nice to see some pictures of work from the second best signwriter in the West Country
( somebody has to keep his feet on the ground. we all think he's a genius, but you cant tell him that. He'll become totally unbearable )

not bad for a boy

I gotta say guys, it's great to have the moral support from people who know what they're talking about. I already do a fair bit of hand-painting, but I want it to be all painted, carved, etched, gilded............you know. I'm going to do it. Watch this space. I'll turn this business around and give...

Has anyone out there successfully completed the quest to abandon Plastic and Vinyl, and return to hand-painting? You see, I have bills to pay, and a business that is doing ok, but I need to get back to "what it's all about" before insanity kicks in ,and I'm rendered a gibbering idiot by bu...

beautiful piece. I'm now starting to experiment with carved letters, and aspire to this level of finish. Could take me a while though!

Don't be embarrassed about the loss of data Doug, It has happened to all of us.....but VISTA??!!
You can be very embarrassed about that!
Love and Kisses.
A

You know way to much about this Pat. I'm officially a little bit freaked out now!

I knew I could rely on you Pat!. Although I'm quite serious about the environment, I'm not quite sure that I'm ready to start opening veins at this stage. The old recipies are intriguing though.Thanks for taking the time to reply.Good to be in touch again. A

When I abandon the pursuit of Excellence In favour of Quick Riches I become neither Rich Nor Excellent Looking forward to learning lots from you guys, and renewing some old friendships. Andrew The story of my life... :cry: how about making new friendships... :wink: New friendships always welcome, e...

I've just looked up steampunk,and my mind is blown. I'm not quite sure what I've seen. Will have to regroup my braincells and try again.
A

Does anyone out there in sign land know of any lettering paint which is environmentally friendly? I'm thinking of adding an eco-friendly branch to my business, to give customers the choice.If not, could some mad inventor (like Pat Mackle) come up with something by,shall we say, Friday?

Quite apart from the technical side, I'm impressed by the composition.Nice job!. A

When I abandon the pursuit of Excellence
In favour of Quick Riches
I become neither Rich
Nor Excellent

Looking forward to learning lots from you guys, and renewing some old friendships.
Andrew