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I had a goldleaf workshop here a few months back and never had the chance to finish my own panel Every now and again between other work I managed to finish it up today. Once the other class mates are done I will get them to post there panels here.
This piece has some puntie cuts and acid etching throughout the letter which also would have been nice to have had some edge cuts and diamond cuts running up through this letter S. (time against us) went for a bit of a clashing colour scheme but I think it works once framed. The shading was all hand brushed and blended on the shadow of the letter.
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Last edited by DAVE SMITH on Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:45 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Yeah, you're right - it really is missing something. Really needs the edge cuts and diamond cuts running up through the letter. (You've gotta be kidding.)
I'd love to make it to England some day to take a workshop with you. I have a hard enough time getting out of my own backyard, but it doesn't hurt to dream.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Dan
P.S. Great color scheme.
Dan "The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne." Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340 - 1400)
Some nice comments from you guy's thanks very much. Dan your welcome here anytime you know that, hopefully the downturn will get better and costs for traveling will turn around. The size is about 26'' Bob 1/4 plate glass.
Thanks again lads.
Dave
"what I don't understand, is how do you find time to create beautiful glass masterpieces and ride motorcycles, monkey?"
Tony,
Who are you referring to? Does Dave ride motorcycles? I know he rides bikes. That's News to me, I thought that I was the only known "acid sling'n biker" here a'bouts.
Pat
Tony,
That freak'n little monkey is quick on the gas- zip!!
My Harley does attract the women, but if I had a sexy tail like that, I'd have to beat them away with a stick.
I never thought of it till now, but a motorcycle AND a long tail are pretty dang SEXY!!
Pat
Last edited by Patrick Mackle on Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:48 pm, edited 1 time in total.
The bike I have Dave is only a small 50cc Aprillia for getting around the town,a bit like a scooter.
Anything bigger I would probably do my self some harm. But you are right there are some very nice bikes over here.,
Dave
Hey Anthony thanks very much. Take no notice of that Cornish boy stuff ,there a little odd down that way.
You need to be this side of the Devon border .
Dave
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 )
Denver Chapter of the Letterheads