It was a huge honor to teach a Grandmasters course at GRS the last 2 weeks. In 21 years of teaching this is the most complex and difficult project I've taught, and my students were up for the challenge.
Flush inlaid 24k gold borders and raised 24k gold overlays, plus relief engraving, sculpting, and a heavy dose of fine shaded ornamental arabesque scroll. No one including me finished the project. Mine lacks a few more hours of shading, and sadly, time wouldn't allow for perfect finishing of the steel plate, so we stuffed as much as we could into the time we had.
The project was designed to give students a taste of what's expected of them should they be called up to produce the highest caliber of work. They are now better prepared to meet that challenge.
Thanks to all who attended. I'm honored that you took 2 weeks from your lives and went to such a great deal of trouble and expense to be there. It is greatly appreciated.
Flush inlaid 24k gold borders and raised 24k gold overlays, plus relief engraving, sculpting, and a heavy dose of fine shaded ornamental arabesque scroll. No one including me finished the project. Mine lacks a few more hours of shading, and sadly, time wouldn't allow for perfect finishing of the steel plate, so we stuffed as much as we could into the time we had.
The project was designed to give students a taste of what's expected of them should they be called up to produce the highest caliber of work. They are now better prepared to meet that challenge.
Thanks to all who attended. I'm honored that you took 2 weeks from your lives and went to such a great deal of trouble and expense to be there. It is greatly appreciated.
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