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A blend of sign / marketing design and sign crafting lends itself well to slightly a different medium. A replacement entrance we designed and contracted out, the carvings we supplied. Both door and carvings were painted pine. The arched lines on the door were inspired by the old apple orchards surrounding the home. The two toned blue glass represents the blue sky that peers through the mass of maple trees. The house wrens are good luck.
"...there are no limits when you aim for perfection..." Jonathan Livingston Seagull Posts: 7014 | From: Highgrove via Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
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Thanks for posting that. If possible, could you show us a few more pics of the carving process, especially prior to the first one you posted? Are these layered or one chunk of wood? All chiseled or do you use a Dremel as well? Do you have a profile view?
(guess I should've taken your workshop class..........)
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Thanks, thought it would illustrate a different perspective on sign making. A bit of diversity in these challenging times.
Sonny I've included some more photos of the process. I stack laminate to achieve the depth I need, use dremels and foredoms to rough out and undercut, a rotozip to make stop cuts then shape and finish with chisels, gouges and chip knife.
Neil, the process to becoming a cop has been a slow one. I have to re- write part of the test in May before I can apply to the OPP. Meantime I'm studying and working on changing my thought process from lateral to linear. I'm continuing to run and workout. As well as lining up letters of recommendation including one from the detective investigating an armed robbery here in town. I followed the gunman to a waiting getaway car and gave police a desription of car, licence plate direction of travel which led to a quick apprehension. That recommendation I hope will will help the interview process. Meantime I'm taking it day at a time finishing up projects in the studio, Including this door we installed last week.
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Shane- That is incredible work, very inspiring!! I just have to ask, why are you changing professions with that kind of skill level? I understand, because I have also considered a few changes myself! Excellent work! -Shon
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Thanks for the comments, thanks Neil I appreciate the support. Why a Cop? I'm at the point in my life where I took another look around and asked the question what else would I like to do - being a cop would allow me to go out serve the community and make a difference. I've been shut away in my own world living in my head for years, it was time for a change. I would use the same skills - listening, problem solving and critical thinking. I love what I have been doing for the past 29 years in spite of burning out a few times. I'll continue to craft signs and design in my down time. I think it will afford more creativity and a more relaxed approach to signcrafting.
I would really like to have one more workshop. This time focusing on design and it's application across many mediums like sign design, image development, brand identity, print design and architectural design. How to pull them together to offer a seamless diversified marketing design service. I believe it would be a tremendous help to those desiring to stand out from the competition.
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What a treat to see such beautiful work, you have a special gift, make the most of it. Bill
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Brilliant work my friend. A year?! Wow. Lots of water under this bridge. I too have been watching (stalking)you for years and get inspired everytime I see your work. Shane, you will be the best at whatever you choose to do, I have no doubt of that as I have no doubt our paths will cross again...hopefully not at high speed along the 401. Looking forward to sharing a bit of Creemore brew and how about a fiddle & bagpipe duet?
I am so glad to read that you are not quitting the signmaking part of your life, Shane. That is truly amazing work! Yes, & it makes me wonder what the rest of the house looks like!
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