Here's another thought... try turning you oval upside down so the heaver elements ar on the bottom and not visually squishing the scene. Heavier is always most of the time with some exceptions that cannot be determined by mere mortals usually towards the bottom
Well two things as I see it.
First off move the leaf at the bottom more towards the right. Its crowding the bear where it is and leaving a gap.
Secondly, Is the bear looking away at the moon or did you just not sketch it in yet Looking at the moon will leave a boring back of the neck on the...
looks like we will become neighbors Im moving to west grove by Jennersville this winter Will be a few months until the studio is set up but if I can help you out dont be shy
Marty Rabeno
I played handball in the park across the street from the stadium, sat in the bleechers for 25 cents and hung out on Fordham rd like everyone. else still around but not in the bronx anymore
I have a bad back and what I like about the palm control is I can sit anyway I find comfortable while engraving as I dont have to reach to utilize a foot throttle.
So can you use it standing up? YES while I am usually sitting I have used it while standing at my tall/standing vice with no problem
John is correct I have used the speedball ink for years. Just make sure it is the oil base version NOT water based
i have also rubbed in a lityle was into the ink at times
Heres a rough sketch for a layout on a Smith & Wesson 41 magnum. I think I will be engraving mountain lions on it when i get to it down the line Most likely change a few things by then but this is a start
Well I for one do enjoy looking at recent creations and attempts. I still learn from them. Just looking up old threads does not keep you current with anyone new, new visions and all of us "olde phartes. "
Let the party continue with the ones who want to come and the others...EHHH !
Basically i use a 90,105 and a 70 v type graver 45-50 degree face and 10-15 degree heel mostly push gravers sometimes also use a monarch grs hand piece I will go over these in vegas along with Lee during our seminar which was cancelled last year
when i was teaching i would tell my...