Another scene on the fly

[Phil Coggan]

Just a few guide lines but made up as it progresses.

Phil

 

[J.Hayes]

Your work is amazing, so enjoyable to watch the progress and how just a few well placed lines can give so much depth and life. Thank you very much for taking the time to share.

Jeremy

 

[Phil Coggan]

The beauty about scenes is that you can create whatever is in your head, the possibilities are endless.

Phil

 

[Sam]

It's great watching the progress of these masterworks. When you have the command of the art that you do, making up the scene as you go is obviously no problem!

 

[Riflesmith]

What Sam said! With the progression pics one can see a scene com to life. Awesome Mr. Coggan!

 

[monk]

it's time the gunmakers take an accounting of the exceptional skills you have. they need to start creating guns without all those pesky holes. i don't know how you do this, but you always seem to get better each time you begin work on a gun.

 

[Indy Joneds]

so clean and crisp and detailed . your amazing

 

[Andrew Biggs]

I just love watching over your shoulder, Phil.

Always a real pleasure

Cheers
Andrew

 

[SamW]

I'm sure no pun intended but you sure do have those birds "on the fly"!!

 

[McAhron]

Another great in progress picture thread. Thanks Phil!

 

[Phil Coggan]

 

[Idaho Flint]

Wow Phil, I love watching your work as it comes to life. You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you so much for sharing.

mike

 

[Phil Coggan]

it's time the gunmakers take an accounting of the exceptional skills you have. they need to start creating guns without all those pesky holes. i don't know how you do this, but you always seem to get better each time you begin work on a gun.

The guns are made by the traditional method, with holes. When there's a customer order for game scenes, the new gun can be made with pinless locks (picture locks) which look better and scenes/goldwork can be added to create whatever pattern one comes up with, however, if it's decided that a standard stock gun needs a scene then that's when a gun comes with holes.

Phil

 

[Southern Custom]

Simply stunning work. And thanks so much for taking the time to post the progressions here. It's a rare chance for many of us to peek over the shoulder of a talented artist (as Andrew put it) Most may never have that opportunity in real life and that makes this a gift to the community!
Layne

 

[SalihKara]

Mr. Phil, have you ever thought to make a DVD or book to show your technique ?

I believe it will be the biggest heritage that you can give to us.

Best Regards

 

[Phil Coggan]

No time for a DVD or book I'm afraid as time is a problem with work and my other hobbies!

 

[Phil Coggan]

Here's the finished scene.



And here's some info on it:-

The main feature are the birds, it is of utmost importance that these stand out, so, ones eyes should focus on these first, then the rest of the scene is walked into as a kind of journey (RED).

Distand and perspective is also very important, you will notice the difference between picture 5 and 6, the (BLUE) areas instantly create distance.

The golden mean (YELLOW).

Phil

 

[JJ Roberts]

Phil,I wish the gun makers would give you the pinless locks to engrave your beautiful game scenes. J.J.

 

[Phil Coggan]

I do get them JJ but usually on special guns or on guns where I am commissioned to do the engraving by a customer.

Phil

 

[JMiller]

Phil, when you say the yellow is the golden mean your referring to the structure and design?.... "Golden Ratio"?