Jack Davenport
Member
It seems that it worked this time. This plate is a result of Sam's generosity this forum and GRS, Thanks all
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Ken Hurst
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Jack ----- outstanding ! Enough said. Ken
Andrew Biggs
Moderator
Well Jack, that's pretty darn impressive. Looks great.
Cheers
Andrew
Cheers
Andrew
Well done, Jack.
Good job, lets see more in the future.
John B.
Good job, lets see more in the future.
John B.
Marcus Hunt
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Very impressive. Well done.
Abigail
Administrator
That looks great, Jack!
Abigail
Abigail
Don Cowles
Elite Cafe Member
Fine job, Jack!
loyd freeman
Member
That is sooooooo great.Loyd Freeman
Degs
Elite Cafe Member
Now, I do like that, a lot.
Degs
Degs
Jack...I love the way you did that hawk...the flow of the feathers, highlight in the eye, the pose with the beak open, you can almost hear him screeching. Great job, show us some more. Keep up the good work.
JJ Roberts
Manassas VA
JJ Roberts
Manassas VA
Ken Hurst
Elite Cafe Member
Jack, what is the size of the plate you used ? Ken
Jack Davenport
Member
This practice plate is made from bolster material 416/ss one and one eigth by one and one quarter. Thanks.
fegarex
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Jack,
Very well done! Great job.
Very well done! Great job.
Jack,
I add my congratulations to the others on a job well done. I offer the following as another option on the treatment of feathers. When I think of feathers I thnk of light soft edges. To create this effect on birds a couple of simple ways would be to cut the outline of the feather lighter and when shading back into that feather from the next feather which lies underneath continue some of the cuts slightly past the edge or outline of the feather on top. This will create a slightly ragged edge that will soften the outline. It is also possible to create the outline without actually cutting it but by simply stopping the underlying shade cuts where the outline would be if it were cut. This can make a very nice soft outline. It depends on the effect your are trying to create but many times the softer edge will look more realistic and less mechanical. You have shaded the lower portion of the neck creating a nice roundness and form to the body. If you want a more dramatic look you may be able to push that slightly more. This is a matter of taste and quite subjective. In my bulino work I am constantly trying new ways to create new textures or feeling. These are simply a couple of options to add to your repertiore.
I add my congratulations to the others on a job well done. I offer the following as another option on the treatment of feathers. When I think of feathers I thnk of light soft edges. To create this effect on birds a couple of simple ways would be to cut the outline of the feather lighter and when shading back into that feather from the next feather which lies underneath continue some of the cuts slightly past the edge or outline of the feather on top. This will create a slightly ragged edge that will soften the outline. It is also possible to create the outline without actually cutting it but by simply stopping the underlying shade cuts where the outline would be if it were cut. This can make a very nice soft outline. It depends on the effect your are trying to create but many times the softer edge will look more realistic and less mechanical. You have shaded the lower portion of the neck creating a nice roundness and form to the body. If you want a more dramatic look you may be able to push that slightly more. This is a matter of taste and quite subjective. In my bulino work I am constantly trying new ways to create new textures or feeling. These are simply a couple of options to add to your repertiore.
Jack Davenport
Member
Thanks Lee: I would like to see an example of what you are describing, I crave more knowledge of shading and creating illusions on metal, could you post an example? Thanks in advance. Jack D.
Jack, Example 1 shows a common and sometimes excellent way to portray feathers. The edges are hard and well defined. Their appearance is often quite mechanical and stylized. Example 2 shows the edges more ragged and will have a softer more feathery (I'm sorry that was terrible) appearance. Be careful to not overdue something I quickly ddrew. If you squint and look at #2 it will have an x in it. If the whole bird is done this way it will be too even and again mechanical or what I call formula engraving. It was a quick drawing to show the ragged edges I spoke of.
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i'd be afraid to be in the same room with that bird ! looks to me like he'd tear you a new one !
what's the metal ss or crs ? that's really a clean piece !
what's the metal ss or crs ? that's really a clean piece !
Jack Davenport
Member
Thank You Lee: One thing that is becoming clear to me is that I have to be willing to spend more time on a project to make it pass my approval, I am not an expert engraver but I have a vision of what I want mine to look like, your posting willl help me, again thanks
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