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Old 01-08-2011, 01:37 AM
Phil Coggan Phil Coggan is offline
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Thanks, Peter, Paul and Ray.

Fred,

I've done lots of things over the years. In the early days and with a young family I would do just about anything to make some money. I painted a lot, landscapes and portraits. I also did a lot of artwork on slates by scraping, today we would call it scrimshaw!

As for music, I once made a copy of a Gibson Flying V and even wound the pickups. I played slide on it and usually Jonny Winter numbers.

Today i've gone back to when I was a teenager, i'm re-creating The Shadows recordings from the early 60's by doing my own backing tracks and playing lead guitar, it's a nostalgia thing

Here's a couple just finished.

Phil

http://www.4shared.com/audio/pWjTs5i...__Mono__1.html
http://www.4shared.com/audio/GARnd-j...ernative_.html
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Old 01-08-2011, 01:53 AM
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Phil,
Sorry to butt in.....

That is very nice.I liked the second track.

http://www.4shared.com/audio/GARnd-j...ernative_.html

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Old 01-08-2011, 05:57 AM
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Phil, Thank you for the great downloads. They do bring back the sixties. The sounds and memories that go with them. They kind of have the Ventures sound to them. I appreciate the flashback. Wipe Out kind of thing.

Have you ever used music as an engraving theme. Ive seen a couple of shotguns done with cars and naked women or birds or dogs in a fantasy theme out of Italy. Horses and First Americans even feathers but I can't recall anything done around music. I know you have done portraits of many Royals just wondering if you or anybody you know of has created engravings of the Royals of Rock and Roll.

Thanks again Fred
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Old 01-08-2011, 06:58 AM
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This is as good as it gets!

Thanks for posting it Phil.

Seems you must have gotten into music around the time I did. Johnny Winter was a favorite of mine, along with Led Zep, Eric Clapton, Stones and many others. Later on Dire Straits became one of my favorites, as well as Stevie Ray Vaughan. I still listen mostly to what I grew up with! YouTube is GREAT for watching just about anything you can desire.

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Old 01-09-2011, 02:09 AM
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OMG! Stunning!
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Old 01-09-2011, 03:00 AM
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Thanks Simon,

Fred,

I've done a quite a few "Theme" guns but I don't think i've done any based on music etc.

Simon did six guns for Eric Clapton a few years ago but they were large scroll and with a single red gold rose and nothing to do with music.

Peter,

It's very rare for me to buy any of todays recordings, I like you play the old stuff, usually from iTunes!

Phil
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Old 01-09-2011, 05:06 AM
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Phil,

How about Edgar Winters - Frankenstein? Steve Vai?

With so many talents, what do you enjoy doing the most? I'd love to see any of your portraits and what medium you most enjoy.

Tnx!
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Old 01-09-2011, 10:47 AM
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Can not think of words good enough to describe this work. Its in a world of its own. Talk about a "WOW" factor, and this is it. Super work.
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Old 01-09-2011, 01:42 PM
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Hi Phil....

Every time I see one of your "works or art", I sit here in awe!! Fantastic work!

Your buddy....

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Old 01-10-2011, 07:10 AM
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I'd love to see any of your portraits and what medium you most enjoy.

Tnx!
Here's a copy of a Vermeer called "Girl with a pearl earing" I did this in 1979.

Phil

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Awesome work Phil. Is there anything in life you have tried that you have been unsuccessful at. It looks to me like everything you do is done to the highest skill level. Having been a keen wildfowler, It made the work even more appealing to me.
Expect a knock at your door when the Lottery win eventually catches up with me. Knives, Shotguns and Rifles, to name but a few items for you to decorate.

You keep raising the bar for what can be achieved in the art of Engraving.
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Old 01-12-2011, 07:30 AM
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I've penciled in a few slots for you

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Old 01-12-2011, 11:23 AM
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Cheers Phil, will be in touch soon. Crossed fingers, legs and eyes.
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Old 06-08-2011, 08:57 AM
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hi Phil
this is really unbelievable art and you make best, congratulations many times, i dont know how explain my feeling, maybe everyday i look your designs 10 times, i m your big fun, you are my idol
thanks for sharing your desins, thanks sharing your experience
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Old 06-08-2011, 02:46 PM
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Phil
there are three levels of artistic talent.
1 those that drink from the fountain of talent.
2 those that sip from that fountain.
3 and those that only gargle.

BUT NOW WE HAVE A FOURTH THE LIKES OF YOURSELF AND A FEW OTHERS THAT EXHIBIT YOUR WORK ON THIS FORUM HAVE BEEN ON A REAL BENDER AT THE FOUNTAIN
I like many others hope one day to party in the same way !!
keep on drinking.
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Old 07-30-2011, 05:42 AM
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Fantastic! Super nice work. I love it.

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Old 09-05-2011, 09:21 AM
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Wau!!!
No hay palabras para describir tan bello trabajo!!!
Impresionante e imponente!!!
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Old 09-08-2011, 05:54 AM
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It's difficult to come up with appropriate superlatives to describe work of this caliber. I've always believed that anything done by hand is, by definition, a craft. The individual craftsman is responsible for using his or her talent, ability and creativity to elevate their work beyond the craft. Phil Coggan's art is clearly in a class by it's self.
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Old 01-03-2012, 01:53 PM
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Are there any links to viewing Phil Coggan's "a Little Bit More Carving" as it is no longer available on the website ?

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Old 09-03-2013, 11:45 AM
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wow, I cant imagine how much time and patience it took to do such beautiful work. congratulations "phil" very nicely done. have a nice day, and thank you for sharing your work with us
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Old 02-27-2014, 11:19 AM
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Yes, breathtaking but only for the bourgeoisie and for us the lowie lot we only hope and dream to produce this level of exquisite beauty!
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Old 02-28-2014, 03:38 AM
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I am actually working on a Purdey S/S with a similar design, this time, Pointers raising quail on both sides and a pair of Springer Spaniels heads underneath.

It will probably be finished by the end of the year.

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Old 02-28-2014, 03:44 AM
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I am actually working on a Purdey S/S with a similar design, this time, Pointers raising quail on both sides and a pair of Springer Spaniels heads underneath.

It will probably be finished by the end of the year.

Phil
HI Phil,
Looking forward to seeing the pictures.It is always a joy to see your work and Simons work.
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Old 02-28-2014, 09:34 AM
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I was just doing some math, and 7 months of work, 5days a week and 8 hours a day makes roughly 224 hours of time invested. I'm sure that is a lowball figure but it shows how much time is needed to produce great quality pieces. Thanks for posting these exquisite pieces and for keeping my creative juices flowing! I study every one of them far longer than I need to, but I CANT HELP MYSELF!!!!
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Old 02-28-2014, 03:40 PM
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Just speechless! Your work is GREAT!

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Old 02-28-2014, 04:08 PM
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Big-Un you might want to check you calculations unless you dropped a 1 in front of the 224.
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Old 02-28-2014, 04:24 PM
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Big-Un you might want to check you calculations unless you dropped a 1 in front of the 224.
You're right....1120 hours! Hit the wrong button on the calculator, that's why the wife does our taxes!

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Old 03-01-2014, 12:57 PM
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224 hours....if only
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Old 03-01-2014, 04:18 PM
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never get tired of looking at those awesome engravings (since i was a lurker then)

i think this is how you make a "photoshop" using Traditional Hand Engraving, not the other way around

thank you for inspiring us, the newbie engravers!
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Old 03-03-2014, 12:02 PM
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That is Metropolitan Museum of Art quality.

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Old 03-04-2014, 12:07 PM
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Phil< there isn't a word that describes the quaility and creativity of your work your talent is so far above any description. I personally have found that in order to keep my head from bursting, I work several projects at the same time. Do you do the same?_JR
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Old 03-04-2014, 02:08 PM
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I like to work on one project at a time but sometimes, because of situations I have to work on a few.

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Old 03-04-2014, 04:48 PM
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Phil,

I am still agape. If I am half as proficient before I die, i'll consider myself a fortunate man. Thank you for sharing such wonderful work. Many of us might never have the opportunity to see such a piece this close.
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