Enhance the atmosphere in your bulino scenes through the expression of light and shadow. In this course, Lee Griffiths will guide you in utilizing bulino engraving, inlay, and reductive techniques in cold-bluing to create detailed and believable night scenes. You will combine traditional engraving skills with innovative color techniques to evoke the warmth of a cozy campfire and the ethereal glow of moonlight. Lee will share transitional colored inlay techniques that create the illusion of blending, build layers of darkness, and burnish highlights to make the design come to life. You won't want to miss this course, which will challenge your artistic skills and give you powerful techniques for creating evocative scenes. Guarantee your spot- reserve a seat today!
Course Info
Objectives
- Theories and application of proper bulino engraving techniques to create photorealistic images on metal
- Study of light and shadow
- Using shading techniques to establish layers and depth
- Transitional colored inlays
- Reduction method in cold-blued surface to create highlights and gradients
- Creating and properly using bulino engraving tools
- Line and dot bulino engraving techniques
Class Project(s)
Cold-rolled steel disk with night scene design
Prerequisites
Completion of a GRS Basic Course or instructor approval is required, as well as an understanding of proper tool sharpening and basic engraving techniques. Students should have some experience with inlaying various types of metal and bulino.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy
We reserve your seat upon receipt of course deposit. To transfer or cancel your reservation, notify GRS at least 30 days before the class start date to transfer deposit or receive a refund, less $50. Deposits are not transferrable or refundable less than 30 days before the course start date. If you have any questions about this information, please do not hesitate to call us! We would be glad to help you. Call 800-835-3519, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
Please note: Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.
