Author Topic: The American Rifleman (finished) (Read 12806 times)

seesbirds · « **on:** March 29, 2016, 10:43:41 PM »

Here's a rendition of a painting by David Wright, entitled "The American Rifleman", that he graciously allowed me to use. I finished this side of the horn last night and will begin the inside curve today. The photos were taken with my phone since my camera was not handy at the moment.

I finished the inside curve last night.

All that's left to do is install the staple and send it of to the new owner. On to the next one....

In the meantime, Thanks for looking.

Regards,

Mark

RoaringBull · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:01:14 PM »

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:58:34 PM »

I believe you have once again raised the bar for yourself. You are a one of a kind, Outstanding is just the beginning. Your skill never ceases to amaze me. Top shelf work Bud.

Tim C.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2016, 12:03:20 AM »

Wow is right! Really nice work, thanks for posting the photos.

Ed

Robby · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2016, 12:27:11 AM »

Nice!!!
Robby

C Wallingford · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2016, 01:09:45 AM »

Very nice!

OldJoe · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2016, 02:03:06 AM »

WOW again... That's some serious scratchin'.

Bull Shannon · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2016, 02:27:05 AM »

Outstanding! The detail is amazing and anyone would be proud to carry that horn.

G. Elsenbeck · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2016, 02:49:09 AM »

Great job Mark!!

skillman · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2016, 05:26:27 AM »

I have always been in awe of Marks work. It just seems to keep getting better.

Steve

Tony Clark · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2016, 05:53:39 AM »

What sort of tools do you use exactly to achieve such detail? The art on the horn do you just free hand draw it on there? That horn is really something...

Don Steele · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2016, 12:52:21 PM »

At the risk of seeming to be redundant and lacking creativity...

WOW is all I can muster.
That Sir, is gorgeous work.

James Rogers · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2016, 01:32:42 PM »

A most beautiful contemporary horn! what talent!

Bob Roller · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2016, 01:57:12 PM »

Quote from: James Rogers on March 30, 2016, 01:32:42 PM

A most beautiful contemporary horn! what talent!

OUTSTANDING! It stands out like a goose egg in a coal bucket.
Bob Roller

thimble rig · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2016, 03:09:24 PM »

That is one beautiful horn.Anyone would be proud to own that.

Marcruger · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2016, 03:56:08 PM »

As Larry the Cable Guy would say, " I don't care who you are. That right there is beautiful. "
Sort of like listening to Chet Atkins guitar solos, I am not sure if that brilliant talent is motivating or demoralizing! ;-) Well done sir. Well done indeed. I'd hate to ask the number of man-hours in that one. God bless, Marc

Bob Roller · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2016, 04:49:27 PM »

Quote from: Marcruger on March 30, 2016, 03:56:08 PM

As Larry the Cable Guy would say, " I don't care who you are. That right there is beautiful. "
Sort of like listening to Chet Atkins guitar solos, I am not sure if that brilliant talent is motivating or demoralizing! ;-) Well done sir. Well done indeed. I'd hate to ask the number of man-hours in that one. God bless, Marc

In my jaded opinion,when I see fine work that is in my area of expertise
then it is an inspiration to do better if possible.I have no known skill at
scrimshaw or engraving but I do admire those who do. Having reached
the peak of my own ability and in the twilight of a long machine shop and automobile career
I can now look closely at what others who are more capable are doing.

Bob Roller

seesbirds · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2016, 06:30:03 PM »

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

It's truly a labor of love for me. It's one of the few things in my life that I can't wait to do again.

This kind of work requires intense concentration and care in execution. When as few as 3 misplaced dots can change the expression of a face, you can't afford to daydream. I can go for a max of 3 hours at a time before I have to take a little break and give my hand, my eyes and my brain a rest. Having said that, sometimes I become a little impatient and that's when errors happen. So when I feel myself getting antsy, or trying to hurry, I get up and leave the studio.

Marc, you asked...I have about 26 hours in this image and another 4 hours in the borderwork. I started on the inside curve and I have 2.5 hours in it already and I just got started. I anticipate another 10 hours to complete the inside curve. I'll let you know how that goes...

bones92 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2016, 07:08:54 PM »

Wonderful! I love to see evidence that such skills are alive and well, despite the ever-increasing reliance on computer automation that we see in the world today.

Horner75 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2016, 07:18:08 PM »

Quote from: Tony Clark on March 30, 2016, 05:53:39 AM

What sort of tools do you use exactly to achieve such detail? The art on the horn do you just free hand draw it on there? That horn is really something...

Nice contemporary horn pecking work!
What brand of stippling/engraving machine are you using these days, Mark?

seesbirds · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2016, 08:22:02 PM »

Jeez, Rick give it a rest.

What's up with you and the constant snarky comments?

I get it that you don't like or respect what I do.

FYI and for everybody else who is wondering...

As usual 99% of this horn was done one dot at a time by a hand held point. But to reiterate for what the 40th? time...I do have a stippling machine which I use in very specific circumstances, such as when something has to be very black. It's not set it and forget it. You still have to guide it with your hand, but it saves an immense amount of time for doing large black areas. Frankly I don't think my patrons would be happy if I charged them an extra 4 or 5 hours just so I can say that I did every dot by hand. It's a LABOR SAVING DEVICE get it?

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2016, 09:55:36 PM »

This thread that Mark did back in'09 may give you some idea on how this work is done. It is rather long but worth the time.

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=6915.msg65158#msg65158

Tim C.

G. Elsenbeck · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2016, 11:25:14 PM »

Quote from: Mark Preston on March 30, 2016, 08:22:02 PM

Jeez, Rick give it a rest.

What's up with you and the constant snarky comments?

I get it that you don't like or respect what I do.

FYI and for everybody else who is wondering...

As usual 99% of this horn was done one dot at a time by a hand held point. But to reiterate for what the 40th? time...I do have a stippling machine which I use in very specific circumstances, such as when something has to be very black. It's not set it and forget it. You still have to guide it with your hand, but it saves an immense amount of time for doing large black areas. Frankly I don't think my patrons would be happy if I charged them an extra 4 or 5 hours just so I can say that I did every dot by hand. It's a LABOR SAVING DEVICE get it?

Wow, "snarkey", I'll have to use that myself Mark. Don't let the SNARKER get you down, your work is so much more superior and maybe he feels threatened, whether real or perceived. Snarkey comments, love it! Keep up the great work Mark, love seeing your inspirations.

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2016, 01:14:33 AM »

How ever way you did this horn. Does not matter to me. It is one extremely well done piece of work! Thank you for sharing!

J I · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2016, 01:45:34 AM »

That is really amazing. It shows that you take pride in you work.

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Author Topic: The American Rifleman (finished) (Read 12806 times)

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