Critique Request My last 5 Hobo Nickel Carvings

[DeChristo]

I have been cutting hobos for a while, but don't always have a lot of time to carve. I have done only 10 nickels...which is my only experience with engraving of any kind. Some pictures of my last 5 coins. The Greek owl theme is my tenth carving. Thanks, Chris

 

[Brian Marshall]

Wow! If this is your only engraving/carving experience (10 nickels total), you are gonna be clear off the top of the scale!

What other "experience" do you have that enabled you to do this? Related job, trade, art skills...?

Or were you just born with it?


Brian

 

[LVVP]

Nice done, thanks

 

[DeChristo]

Brian...you've done some coins if I remember correctly. I am musically and artistically inclined...jack of all, master of none. I have had a good basic intro from my friend Steve Cox...have some good tools and a scope...but mostly have patience. These coins take me a long time to make. They are decent offerings as hobo nickels go, but the critique request was more in line with how my work is viewed by professional engravers...thanks for the reply.

 

[pilkguns]

These coins are good, very good..... And that's said from professional engraver with over 30 years in the business. Top notch design and execution

 

[J.B.]

Absolutely amazing!

 

[Dani Girl]

My 2 bob

If you want my opinion they're up there with the best I've seen. The care and attention to detail is remarkable. Nice designs... great work. :clapping:

 

[DeChristo]

Thanks for the encouraging responses...if anyone is interested in seeing a large number of these type of carvings, I have posted a huge carving reference on Pinterest.

http://www.pinterest.com/dechristo/