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[Rick50]

It's a real pleasure to join the Engraver's Cafe. I'm new in the field of engraving, but have been an artist in several mediums over the past 40+ years. This site is teriffic, with a wealth of info for the newbie.
The past year I have been carving on wood, etching glass, etc. I'm looking forward to learning from the forum.
I've already spoken to Monk and am impressed with the level of professionalism. Hats off to you...Monk!

 

[Tira]

Welcome Rick50! Glad you found us.

 

[BrianPowley]

Welcome Rick50.
My dad did wood carving "in the round"---mostly birds.
Did you ever work in oil painting?

 

[Rick50]

Hi Brian,
Yes, as a matter of fact I had 2 years of professional training in oils from a former instructor of the School of Art by Robert Wood. I've dabbled with it off and on for several years.

 

[Christiaan]

Welcome Rick50. I'm also not and engraver but sure like the folks here. Got to check in everyday to see the fantastic work everybody does. Time and again I get the feeling I got to make a few scratches (thats what it probably will be) as well.

 

[monk]

professionalism ??? my goodness, that must have been my wife you were talking to, not me !

 

[Abigail]

Hello Rick,
Nice to have you!
Abigail

 

[BrianPowley]

Rick, I've often considered dabbling in oil painting. Even thought about taking some lessons from my professional artist neighbor.

His name is Dave Barnhouse....ever hear of him?

 

[mikekoller]

Brian,
Take the classes with the neighbor!!!!!!!

I have had a few oportunities that I never took advantage of and all I can do now is say I wish I had.

 

[Rick50]

Rick, I've often considered dabbling in oil painting. Even thought about taking some lessons from my professional artist neighbor.

His name is Dave Barnhouse....ever hear of him?

Brian,
No can't say that I have. If he offers any instruction...take it. I'm sure it will be worth it