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[Alain Lovenberg]

Here are some pics of the work in progress on my bench which I took yesterday to send to my customer.
Not yet finished but I can see the end! I'll post new pictures later.

 

[Roger Bleile]

Another masterpiece of the engraver's art!!! Thank you for posting this Alain. Little details like running the vine through the 0 and 8 in the serial number are the master touches of design that I love to see.

RB

 

[mbroder]

One word- WOW!!!!

 

[Peter E]

One word- WOW!!!!

That is about all I can say too!

Thanks for posting it,
Peter

 

[Ron Smith]

Now that is an eye knocker, Alain! Fantastic!
Ron S

 

[SamW]

I continue to be amazed at how you and a few other greats of the art keep pushing the envelope. Just outstanding!! Now let's see the manufacturers do THAT with laser/mass production methods. They will never catch up. S

 

[Roger Bleile]

Sam,

I too love looking at the works of "the greats", Sam Welch included!

Roger

 

[monk]

this reminds me of finely sculpted wrought iron set against a bed of patinated bronze.difficult for me to believe the actual size of what i see here.

 

[PAUL LANTUCH]

Superb! Increadible!

 

[Mike Cirelli]

Beautiful work Alain
I would love to see a picture of the background prepped before the gold. Maybe one of these days if you have a closeup you could post.
I with Sam on the laser comment.

 

[Tira]

Very Beautiful! Thanks for posting so we can see your great work!

 

[Dulltool]

I think you are starting to get the hang of it. ....
Very,very cool, I like the Cactus and valley quail.

 

[KCSteve]

Gorgeous! Just incredible work. Not only a stunning design but flawless execution.

 

[BrianPowley]

Alain, Absolutely fantastic!
It sure is an inspiration to see these things happen before our eyes.
Thank you for sharing.

 

[Christiaan]

Pure artistic Excellence. I always say Excellence honours God and inspires people
Thanks for sharing, Alain.

 

[gail.m]

A unique and very eye-appealing treatment. I love it!
gailm

 

[Joe Mason]

Looks Great..... Thanks for sharing....

Joe

 

[joe seeley]

I think my brain is on overlode now. that is so awsome
thanks for posting

joe

 

[Andrew Biggs]

HI Alain

Just beautiful. With all that gold it looks magnificant. I'll look forward to seeing the completed job.

I do have one or two questions for you

Was this the drawings you showed me at Reno last year?

You must spend a lot of time making the background even so the gold lies flat. Do you have any special technique for that? or is it just a matter of experience and a good eye?

Did you use sheet gold?

What thickness gold do you use for something like this?

Have you slightly textured the gold?

How many months does it take to do a job like this?

Cheers
Andrew

 

[Dmitry Martinov]

Gorgeous! Just incredible work. Not only a stunning design but flawless execution.

I'm with Steve. Could you tell how the background colour was made?