Owl

[Raudt89]

Hello everyone, I haven't posted here for a time but I do come to read regularly. I just wanted to show you the most recent work I finished. I would like to know which of the two sides you think is better.

The lucky animal. In many cultures the owl is appreciated as a symbol of intelligence, wisdom and experience, it is present in many sacred books, they are often associated with magic and they are also seen as a symbol of fidelity in love. There are different interpretations around this beautiful and capable animal.

Thank you for watching.

 

[monk]

both very nice. i like the owl best as it shows much more for my eye

 

[Flatsguide]

I like the, to me, the nightime image with the stylized star burst. It’s sort of like a setting for the owl where they hunt for food at night. The reflection in the eye, is that platinum? Could you share your grind angle on your graver for the fine shade lines please?
Thanks for posting your stunning work! Where can I see more of it ?
Cheers Richard

 

[John B.]

Raudt89
Thank you for sharing some world class engraving with us.
The owl's eyes are absolutely mesmerizing.

 

[oniemarc]

Absolutely stunning!!

 

[Raudt89]

both very nice. i like the owl best as it shows much more for my eye

Thank you very much, I also liked the owl better

 

[Raudt89]

Absolutely stunning!!

Thank You buddy

 

[Raudt89]

Mucj

I like the, to me, the nightime image with the stylized star burst. It’s sort of like a setting for the owl where they hunt for food at night. The reflection in the eye, is that platinum? Could you share your grind angle on your graver for the fine shade lines please?
Thanks for posting your stunning work! Where can I see more of it ?
Cheers Richard

Thank you very much, you've seen it!! On Instagram I have a video of this piece, my account is @rau_engraver, I don't know if it's allowed to put links here. The flash of the eyes is not platinum, it is steel.

 

[Raudt89]

Raudt89
Thank you for sharing some world class engraving with us.
The owl's eyes are absolutely mesmerizing.

Thank you very much John, I really appreciate your comment, I remember the advice you gave me in my first posts in this forum.

 

[Raudt89]

I like the, to me, the nightime image with the stylized star burst. It’s sort of like a setting for the owl where they hunt for food at night. The reflection in the eye, is that platinum? Could you share your grind angle on your graver for the fine shade lines please?
Thanks for posting your stunning work! Where can I see more of it ?
Cheers Richard

In this work use a 115° angle, a very short heel 0.075mm approximately and 0.1mm for shading and for contour lines 0.125 mm approximately. Maybe the difference between one and the other is not much but for me it was. The closest turns with the shortest heel and the rest with 0.1 mm.

 

[EngraverHand]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[Raudt89]

Absolutely stunning!

Thank you my friend

 

[Flatsguide]

Thank you. I also think the ’third eye’ on the owl is a cool touch.
cheers Richard

 

[mdengraver]

Awesome Owl, kudos to your magnificent work!

 

[dimovengraving]

Superb work!!
Just superb!
I can't stop watching it.

 

[Raudt89]

Superb work!!
Just superb!
I can't stop watching it.

Thank you very much

 

[Raudt89]

Awesome Owl, kudos to your magnificent work!

Thank you so much

 

[Flatsguide]

Rau, did you notice how close the reflection in the owls eye resembles the island of Cuba?
Richard

 

[Raudt89]

Rau, did you notice how close the reflection in the owls eye resembles the island of Cuba?
Richard

Yes, it was done with all intention, I'm Cuban.

 

[Dani Girl]

press fit twisted wire inlay. very cool. is it just a square channel or some undercutting or teeth? The owl is amazing but I'm stunned by the intricate beauty of your cutting all round