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  1. Doc Mark

    Your PLEDGE MEMBERSHIP is much appreciated

    Sorry Sam. I had mine set up for automatic renewal, but it didn't seem to happen this time. I just set it up again. Happy New Year and will see you in Vegas!
  2. Doc Mark

    Still life with Skull

    Thanks for your interest and input Big-Un. Actually, I softened the shadow of the glass from the photo. As you can see, I moved the position of the candle and I felt that the shadow was too strong, even if it was what the camera recorded. Here is the actual photo that I used for reference.
  3. Doc Mark

    Still life with Skull

    This is my most ambitious digital painting thus far. I took several photos of various exposures with candlelight only and some with fill lights. I then took the best images to combine in my painting, so as to give it a far greater dynamic range. Just as one's eyes truly see objects in dim...
  4. Doc Mark

    New update for the Procreate manual.

    Gordon, Look at some of the YouTube video reviews of the newest iPad Pro and the latest Apple pencil. The new pencil will NOT work with the older IPad and visa versa! I was not impressed with the the new pencil and it's magnetic charging capability since I prefer a silicone sleeve on my...
  5. Doc Mark

    Procreate Brushes for Engraving Designs

    I totally agree with your premise that learning to draw is the best road to becoming a competent engraver. Having worked with pencils and ink my entire life, I feel confident in their usage. However, I must comment on your statement about becoming dependent on computer drawing programs. You...
  6. Doc Mark

    Procreate Brushes for Engraving Designs

    Ausmithe, I've never tried to share brushes. I know that there is a "share" button on the brush slider but I don't know how to get them to you. I would need your email address. If you want to send me a Private Message through the Forum with your email, I will try to send the brushes I use...
  7. Doc Mark

    Cabot 1911

    Well Otto, if that's the BEST you can do, you can stop now and we'll be satisfied! Just kidding my friend. I know you will never stop amazing us with your creativity. Keep up the fine work and I hope to see you in Vegas.
  8. Doc Mark

    Off topic pictures

    Well it once did mean something. I was a General Dentist for 42 years before retirement. But that was 5 years ago and now I would probably have a hard time just doing a simple filling!
  9. Doc Mark

    Off topic pictures

    Great underwater photo work Brant! I got my PADI card in 1974 while being stationed at Subic Bay, Philippines. The diving was good there but not as great as some of the other dive spots I've seen in later years. unfortunately, it's been over 4 years since I've been diving. I do miss it!
  10. Doc Mark

    Hello from Lafayette, LA

    Welcome to the Forum! My suggestions, first REALLY study simple scroll designs, (There are tons on this Forum). Don't be afraid of copying some of these designs. It's how we all first learned. If you plan to begin with hand pushing your gravers, cut softer materials first. Go with copper or...
  11. Doc Mark

    Laser "engraved" Beretta

    Thank for the link Roger. It is a lovely pistol and I too would have taken a second look. I wonder if the "punch dot" work was truly punched or done by the laser, probably the latter. Whatever the case, it would be a great firearm to take to a match and actually use as it was intended.
  12. Doc Mark

    Laser "engraved" Beretta

    I agree with John. The design is pedestrian, at best, as compared to most of you Master Engravers. (In general, I would not be ashamed if I did this design , except for a few areas that bug me) But for a gun that is not going to be a "safe Queen" it's better than any of the other laser...
  13. Doc Mark

    New update for the Procreate manual.

    Just a heads-up for you Procreate 4.2 users. The newest version of The Artists Handbook is available for free download. There are a lot of new toys within the program. Procreate continues to be the best drawing app for the I-Pad Pro and the creators at Savage are continually upgrading their...
  14. Doc Mark

    engravers script lettering chart

    Just curious, what download did you find? I'd be interested in seeing it.
  15. Doc Mark

    Acrocanthosaurus

    That's truly lovely Mike! Now he's ready for his next safari to Jurassic Park.
  16. Doc Mark

    Ron Smith Vise Self Portrait

    Ron's vice is still one of my favorite bits of engraving done by the master.
  17. Doc Mark

    The 2019 Safari International Auction Rile

    Simply stunning! The engraving, the stock carving, the checkering, and the metal finish are all magnificent! I can't imagine what the final auction price will reach.
  18. Doc Mark

    Ken Hurst

    I attended all of Ken's engraver get togethers in N. Carolina. He will be sadly missed! He was always willing to share any and all of his techniques. He was the first to teach me how to set gold inlays. He gave me the piece of ivory that I carved into a Golden Eagle "cameo". I offered it to...
  19. Doc Mark

    Question: For our Benevolent Dictator. Sam

    Thanks Sam!
  20. Doc Mark

    Question: For our Benevolent Dictator. Sam

    Sam, I hesitate to ask this in the main Forum, but I wanted to make sure you saw it. You once mentioned to me the name of the company that you use to print your Giclee prints of your Procreate drawings. I've misplaced the note that I wrote to myself (NOT an uncommon occurrence!). Could you...

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