Sheridan Checkbook cover design by Jim Linnell

[2MadJacks]

I have to say that I really do like the matted background. I understand that sheidan is typically bargrounded but nice job breaking the rules even if it was just out of habit. James

[Bree]

Rules are made to be broken!! Great job!

[gtwister09]

Ed,

I like the result even though it doesn't fit the traditional or purist standpoint for Sheridan style carving. The cover is sharp and clean. It has produced a beautiful cover.

Regards,

Ben

[bruce johnson]

I respect a lot of tradition. That said, if rules had always been followed, there would be no Sheridan style to begin with, the variations there are of it, or many other styles now.

[gtwister09]

Ditto to what Bruce said.....

Without people attempting other styles and such we would not have what we have today. Today's traditions will not be the same in 20-30 years.

Styles, methods and materials will progress and we have to keep up with that...Just look at the issues with finishes in the last 20 years as one such example.

With that said...There is also a lot of wisdom in some of the older traditions and methods. We have to make informed decisions/choices when we move forward.

Regards,

Ben

Edited April 12, 2009 by gtwister09

[KsCajun]

Bearman

Beautiful work and fantastic relief. I know bargrounders are the norm in Sheridan work, but like some others, change is good. A lot depends on the piece and / or customer preference.

[carr52]

I have to say that I really do like the matted background. I understand that sheidan is typically bargrounded but nice job breaking the rules even if it was just out of habit. James

I have to agree with James. I too like the matted background. But I have never used the bargrounder. So what do I know. Well back to on my photo album.

Tom

[carr52]

I have to agree with James. I too like the matted background. But I have never used the bargrounder. So what do I know. Well back to on my photo album.

Tom

Well I cant seem to get the tool into smaller places. Could I see some examples please.

Tom

[Go2Tex]

Bar grounders can look great and also really bad. It's hard to get it right sometimes, for me anyhow. So, the overall affect is the important thing. The background is just that. It adds depth, to any style and can also add some of it's own unique character and flow within the pattern. If the backgound area is really large, it begins to take on a dominate role and that much bargrounder work can be overwhelming and detracts from the overall appearance.

Just my 2 cents worth.... I like the carving. Shows tremendous knife control. Better than I can muster on my best day.

[2MadJacks]

Well I cant seem to get the tool into smaller places. Could I see some examples please.

Tom

Not to hijack the thread,

Carl are you saying that your using some now? If so what sizes 3,5,7 ? i like to use a 3 and a 7, the 3 to help get into the tight places of course. While I am not very good at getting it all even here is a pic, Feel free to pick out my mistakes everyone. James