joseph engraver
Elite Cafe Member
It was done at the request of E.C. (Jack) Prudhomme in 1982. I don’t recall what became of the plate.
It seems to me that several engravers did plates for Mr.Prudhomme and those plates later became part of FEGA’s collection, but I really don’t know. Perhaps one of the FEGA members knows.
This print brought back many memories.
I had just finished my engraving training and was working at my first job as a paid factory engraver for the Winchester custom shop, and I had just gotten married to Franca. I was at the beginning of my career; the flame would burn strongly for many years.
Thanks to the inspiration from Sam's café and Steve's Forum, I have reignited that almost extinguished flame.
A year ago I returned to engraving again, after a seven year break away from my tools. I hope you have seen my work and enjoyed my post on these forums.
This September I went to the States and visited Steve and the Glendo Corp where I saw the new tools for engraving and a superbly equipped school, staffed by some of the worlds finest teacher-engravers. I was amazed by the quality work that new engravers are putting out. Some of it is mind boggling work of the most precise detail and beauty.
Even more amazing are the tools and optics that are now part of a modern engravers workshop.
For many years I wanted to teach the use of a hammer, chisel and burin as I was taught in Italy. However, after my visit to Steve and Glendo Corp in Emporia, I came to the conclusion that it could be a mistake as my tools and methods are now obsolete.
I have been fortunate to have ended up living in one of the most peaceful and beautiful spots on the planet. With its clean air, beach, inexpensive food and temperate climate it is as close to paradise as I will ever come on earth.
There is another dream that has become a reality that both Franca and I wish to share with others while we continue on life’s path.
It is one that has been germinating for over a year now. We are opening our Oceanside cabaña to other creative people for a combined vacation and hand engraving workshop utilizing classical simple tools.
I am at the other end of the candle now and I intend to open my studio and offer instructions to those who would be interested in exploring the many aspects of the continental style of the hammer and chisel.
For more details go to this link www.viviun.com/AD-140557/ or contact me by private message. Thanks for looking, and have a great day a very Merry Christmas.
It seems to me that several engravers did plates for Mr.Prudhomme and those plates later became part of FEGA’s collection, but I really don’t know. Perhaps one of the FEGA members knows.
This print brought back many memories.
I had just finished my engraving training and was working at my first job as a paid factory engraver for the Winchester custom shop, and I had just gotten married to Franca. I was at the beginning of my career; the flame would burn strongly for many years.
Thanks to the inspiration from Sam's café and Steve's Forum, I have reignited that almost extinguished flame.
A year ago I returned to engraving again, after a seven year break away from my tools. I hope you have seen my work and enjoyed my post on these forums.
This September I went to the States and visited Steve and the Glendo Corp where I saw the new tools for engraving and a superbly equipped school, staffed by some of the worlds finest teacher-engravers. I was amazed by the quality work that new engravers are putting out. Some of it is mind boggling work of the most precise detail and beauty.
Even more amazing are the tools and optics that are now part of a modern engravers workshop.
For many years I wanted to teach the use of a hammer, chisel and burin as I was taught in Italy. However, after my visit to Steve and Glendo Corp in Emporia, I came to the conclusion that it could be a mistake as my tools and methods are now obsolete.
I have been fortunate to have ended up living in one of the most peaceful and beautiful spots on the planet. With its clean air, beach, inexpensive food and temperate climate it is as close to paradise as I will ever come on earth.
There is another dream that has become a reality that both Franca and I wish to share with others while we continue on life’s path.
It is one that has been germinating for over a year now. We are opening our Oceanside cabaña to other creative people for a combined vacation and hand engraving workshop utilizing classical simple tools.
I am at the other end of the candle now and I intend to open my studio and offer instructions to those who would be interested in exploring the many aspects of the continental style of the hammer and chisel.
For more details go to this link www.viviun.com/AD-140557/ or contact me by private message. Thanks for looking, and have a great day a very Merry Christmas.