My interest in engraving started as a junior high school report project. The topic of the report dealt with statistics and features of guns in use at the time. As part of that report, I included a section on engraved firearms. Although the report has long since vanished, my interest in the engraving arts persisted over the years but lay dormant due to occupational commitments working in the oil and gas industry. My interest was revived when my wife and I started shooting sporting clays where we were exposed to some beautifully engraved shotguns.

I have studied with three internationally known engravers at GRS, a renowned school of engraving in Emporia, KS. This included an introductory class with Rex Pederson, jewelry engraving with Sam Alfano and advanced scroll design with Ron Smith. In addition, I studied under internationally known Ray Cover, a highly sought after knife engraver. With Ray, I took two classes focusing on inlay and bulino techniques.

I do custom engraving projects and have a Federal Firearms License which allows me to engrave firearms. I enjoy engraving animals, birds, fish and wildlife scenes. Hand engraved items such as money clips, knives, bolo ties and buckles are available at the Gadget Company on 15^th and Boston and the Gallery on 6^th Street at 2207 E. 6^th Street, both in Tulsa, OK. I also accept cooperative engraving projects such as knife engraving with Trails End Knife Company, Owasso, OK.