The Unicorn body is definately a white effect ( rather than a lemon gold look about it) I grabbed those shots when i was working across the street- The trouble was I had to stand in the middle of a busy road to get the shots and trying to do it without being run over..or questioned too heavily by th...

Thanks for posting those Dave- (This Glass sign spotting is getting really addictive) I found that window in Farnham. on the borders of Surrey here in the UK.- Just a very un-assuming ladys hair salon- But with the fanlight window carefully preserved.- and all that remains of the clock makers that w...

A very Merry Christmas to one and all.

( Hey Kelly- great Cards!- What stunning glass pieces they would make!

Wow dave - Thats smart!- (done in the kiln i assume?) How long does that take?

Thanks for sharing that Larry-They are Stunning!-Photos do not do justice to such wonderful pieces

10 quid...?......You jammy Git !

Loverly piece thou mate..Look at that 'C-' Stunning ( gotta use that somewhere)-

It would be interesting to see whats inside the frame eh?

whoooooooow, Dave-....Thats just one of those designs that makes ya dribble!

woooooooh, they're so beautiful,- so deep.
Having had a "go" at cuting with you Dave, I can really appreciate the work involved in those small pieces- Stunning!

Dave, thats absolutley stunning mate !

So sad. I met John for the first time last year in Scotland- He had a profound effect on me and my work, and I was proud to of known him, if only for a short while. Its true that a library burns everytime a genius like John passes... What a joy it is that he shared all that knowledge. Sincere condol...

Hiya John, Yes The most exciting thing to happen to me in years You would of loved to do this one- We stuck to Dave's original idea ( which was a copy of an original 130 year old letter on a mirror in london)- This made it much easier to keep up-All using ther same colours at the same time ,but it w...

I've just done a Great 3 day Gold leaf workshop with Dave Smith at his Studios in Torquay England, . A Stunning Victorian letter S Panel worked in reverse, Using these same ancient techniques from 100 years ago A large glass panel with real acid etched outline- Then with Bright Water gilding,and Mul...

Hi Andy- well, well ,well, small world- I'm in Midhurst West Sussex.
Some very smart work on your site- Hope it all works out for you down there.
Good to see another brush swinger! -( You would'nt reconise Halls now)
If your ever this way give us a shout or drop in- you'd be very welcome.

My latest , greatest discovery in the " build a better mahlstick" catagory, A 2 piece hardwood rod *originally for cleaning 12 bore shotgun. with strong screw together brass fittings.-add a rubber walking stick end ( trimmed to more rounded shape) cover in clean cloth(to avoid skidmarks) i...

98% of my work is handlettered, I am lucky enough to live/work in a very special area (all listed ,medievel ,and older buildings) and we have more of a tradition for it over here in the UK, -I buy in some pre -cut vinyl from a friendly local shop and they swap me for any wall or gold leaf work they ...