Sunday 20 January 2019
Drawing Practice
For the last few weeks I've been engaged in some of the most mysterious studies in lettercarving. Drawing in this craft is a mixture of draftsmanship and free art. The shapes and curves must have a unity and purpose, but drawing freehand also encourages the letters to move for the viewer, giving our script life.
Thursday 3 January 2019
Small Portland Monument
Been working on this unusual piece in Portland limestone straight after the wretchedly hard Moleanos stuff previously. It took a concerted effort to soften my strikes! s
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War Memorial Cross
I really enjoy these more impressive projects. Once the finish is complete it'll be ready for installation atop the small stepped plinth...
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Small rustic house plaque in a hard red sandstone. My chisels were constantly blunted by this terrific stuff, even turning to a completely r... -
Note: The designs of all work shown here are the property of their creator. I'm doing the lettercutting to his specifications. As soon... -
My current lettering assignment, combining fine italics and proprietary sans serif.