You provide the photographs, completed order form, and 1/2 payment. Photos can be emailed.
Valco Flagstone is selected for it's quality to accept the inks without bleeding. The stone is shaped 'naturally', honoring it's innate strengths, beauty, and natural faults.
Preliminary sketches are done using your photographs. Of paramount importance is the 'joining' of the subject matter to the stone. They must be one and visually meant to be together.
Your stone is prepared to accept the ink, scrubbed, rough and fine sanded, and finally polished.
I mix archival quality and permanent inks using an India ink base. The ink is layered on the stone using architectural drafting pens and stainless steel nibs in a cross-hatch technique. The building-up of layers of ink creates
depth and contrast. Your stone is left to breath and accept the inks between layers.
If specified, your personal message is inked on the back of the stone in illuminated calligraphy. The piece is signed and dated.
A fixative is applied, and once dried, a triple glaze is used to seal and protect your piece. It is recommended a UV protectant be applied if your stone will be exposed to natures elements.
The War Dog Memorial
A recent commission for the International War Dog Memorial to be in Griffith, IN honoring the dogs and handlers who gave their lives for our freedom.
If you have
any questions about the memorial, please contact:
Jim Marsh Great Lakes K9 123 North Wood Street Griffith, IN 46319 219.924.1606
