A bit of razzal dazzal...

[bronzeo]

This is my first posting with anything besides a question. I have finally come up with enough stuff to produce something tangible. This is just a practice piece with a few different techniques used on it. A few that I learned here, a few that I just made up, and some that just happened. Most of it is original with exception of the D monogram, which I found in an old advertising book, and worked around. The varied background is something that I intend on elaborating on in the future, to maybe give my work its signature. This is about my 6th practice piece. Thanks for viewing, bronzeo

[robertmm]

you are on the way,good luck.

[Daniel Houwer]

I love it!
The D for Daniel
But seriously, i like it very much.
Did you engrave all the cracks of the crackelee background?
Nice effect.

[bronzeo]

The gravelly look is from loosening up the pattern of the air graver in areas. It started looking like a jigsaw puzzle, and then by tightening up a bit "beach gravel". Unfortunately I was quite far along with the piece before I started noticing the effects. Doing a symetric look is time consuming and boring for me. I was happy to find this effect early in my engraving career. I feel I can couple it with some acid etching for some cule effects. I certainly see some areas that I can improve, and getting a better feel of the equipment should fix a bit of that.

[Cassie]

Very handsome piece. I like the back round (texture) effect.
cassie