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M Warner's avatar

This is even more relevant in the age of A.I. - literally couldn't be more opposite than ai generated slop. It's a brilliant masterpiece of time and effort and detail and human craftmanship, skill and learning that I don't think will ever be able to replicated. Bravo man!

Kevin Lee's avatar

Just an internet stranger here but congratulations. What an accomplishment to achieve! It’s been a pleasure watching this develop and come together so beautifully. Thanks for sharing not just the technical aspect of the process but also the mental challenges of chasing the dragon of perfection. In a manufactured plastic world watching this has been invigorating. Cheers.

Chris Plester's avatar

Outstanding looks amazing

Marcus Davies's avatar

Great monochrome cardie

Kathy R's avatar

What a thing of beauty! 😍 And such an achievement to have essentially both designed and completed your own PhD-worthy advanced training program in engraving. FWIW I’ll be referring to you as Dr Phlegm from here on out. Bravo!

1221195's avatar

Congrats and keep that plate safe, can’t wait to see the impressions that come out of this!

michael faith's avatar

Oh man, what a huge accomplishment! I'm so stoked for you. I remember when you first mentioned your dream of doing this piece years ago. Amazing work man, it looks incredible 👏

Aldo Bishalini's avatar

Absolutely fascinating read, especially how close you felt to Durer and his work as you meticulously navigated this marathon of a project. Also, thank you for creating this Substack channel, the insight into your work means a lot to your fans. Go lay in that forest and get some well deserved R&R. We’ll be ready when you are.

borki's avatar

Congrats on finally finishing this. Long way buy looks amazing!

Jameszee78's avatar

Happy "processing its absence" day mate. What an incredible achievement. I really hope you get plenty into print to up fans chances of securing. Though totally get why you would stop when the quality subsides. Bring on those miniatures too please sir, though all in good time 👍

Louise Allen's avatar

Whilst I'm still looking forward to the miniatures book, I'll settle for a print off this in the meantime 😍

Sharon Fudge's avatar

Wow. Congratulations 🙌🏻 a labour of love and it’s been so interesting to follow the journey 😊 a true masterpiece…..can’t wait for the prints

Matt Mayer's avatar

Stunning work. Echoing what others have said: what a wonderful achievement. Thank you for sharing everything along the way. And enjoy everything spring brings. And another whiskey.

Mattieg25's avatar

Congratulations! This is an epic piece. Your commitment is unmatched and I cannot wait to see it printed when the time is right.

Vanessa braekeveld's avatar

What a journey! This is epic. Thanks for taking us along master engraver!

Jp McMenamin's avatar

Massive congratulations on not only the final result which looks absolutely unreal, but also for completing a huge milestone. Its a rare experience to have a huge weight lifted off your shoulders, so I hope you enjoy the rewards it brings.