February 24, 201214 yr It's a great honor to be recognized by the classical architecture community for craftsmanship. I really goofed up my speech though, not much of a public speaker :wacko:http://www.classicis...utzeawards.html
February 24, 201214 yr An honor well deserved. The work speaks for itself, too bad it can't stand at the podium, the speech would have rivaled the Gettysburg Address.
February 24, 201214 yr It is it times like this that make me wonder why the blazes do I bother fiddling with steel when there are people like you out there who can do it so much better. Congratulations, thanks for putting up these pictures and showing hacks like me how it should be done.
February 24, 201214 yr Great looking work! A definite win to be recognised for it too.. Although admit it you just knew it was good........P.S.You are probably struggeling to contain your Grin. :unsure: Keep up the good work, Ian
February 24, 201214 yr Well done Michael, recognition from both sides of the trade, and rightly so. I salute you sir.
February 24, 201214 yr really well done, i cant imagine how wonderful it must feel to be making the quality of work you do, total and utter respect, and well deserved award! fantastic :) very pleased you got this recognition.
February 24, 201214 yr You may have goofed up on your speech, but your work speaks louder than a brimstone preacher at revival. Awesome examples of the craft.
February 24, 201214 yr We always knew you were a winner. Our Mom`s won`t let us hang out with just anybody, only the best will do. Congrats Mike. Enjoy the recognition, you`ve worked hard for it and it`s well deserved.
February 24, 201214 yr Congrats. Give me something to aspire to. At least the quality of workmanship, even if I never do anything on that scale.
February 24, 201214 yr Author Thanks all, I hope to inspire all to do their best work and help bring to light our craft as best I can.
February 24, 201214 yr Beautiful work. I love the contrast in materials. If I had the money I would buy a house with a grand staircase just so I could get you to do the railing. :D
February 25, 201214 yr Congratulations! Absolutely beautiful work! Well deserved. Thanks for posting.Mitch
February 25, 201214 yr You are no doubt a “WINNER”You would not have to make a speech or say anything at all;“Your work says it all”.What I see in the photos looks outstanding to me.You are a credit to the Metal Arts Craft.You have no doubt invested your valuable time, study, money, sweat, stress, and paid the price of attempting to keep your priorities balanced properly in life to develop your skills.I say the above based on my experience only!In my younger days, I may have physically left my shop at night, but my mind stayed in the shop to some degree 24/7.You obviously know the route to take to get to where you are at this point with your skills.The icing on the cake would be for you to provide direction for someone else who has a like mind as yours was when you first got started.That way your knowledge and skills will continue beyond your days.I wish you the very best in all that you do.Ted Throckmorton
February 26, 201214 yr Just Beautiful no need for speeches with work that speaks for itself like this.
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