Hello Roger, execelent tutorial, I was wondering is is possible to progress this style of what apears to be sculptured scroll into a deep relief sculptured scroll similar to Phil cogans deep relief scroll? Or is this style best left as a less time consuming decrotive scroll on a flat surface? And if it can be deep relieved, should the relief be done after the pattern is complete or before?
Thanks Ed
I am sorry, but I don't like it over traditional engraving. It is probably just me but I do not see enough "life" in this style. Wood carvers could easily reproduce this style, and I still would not like it. Maybe if it had more detail added. I don't know, but to me it is just a dead. There is something lacking that I cannot put a finger on. It is very 3 dimensional, but just not exciting to the eye. Or, at least my eye.
Obviously I don't agree with your assessment of this style or I would not bother to do it much less create this tutorial. That said, when it comes to artistic taste one informed person's taste is as good as another's. That is why expierienced engravers work in a number of styles. I would not design or engrave a flintlock rifle in the same way as a Mauser or do an 1873 Winchester like a Westley Richards shotgun. People who are occupationaal engravers need many tricks in their bag to please a wide range of tastes and patrons and this style is just one of them.
RB