knivesandroses In reply to spiritedmanga [2011-08-03 02:47:23 +0000 UTC]

I can't get the roses out of my mind. From time to time I tackle another one. Very happy you like them. Write any time, John

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knivesandroses In reply to LabyrinthCreations [2010-05-26 22:34:54 +0000 UTC]

Good to be in such company....Smitty

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LabyrinthCreations In reply to knivesandroses [2010-05-27 02:52:57 +0000 UTC]

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knivesandroses In reply to missionverdana [2010-04-08 12:44:28 +0000 UTC]

Good Morning,
Thanks for the comment. I have been recently described as self-trained. I had not thought of myself in that way. But, not having studied art in college may have given a turn to the way the work comes out. Thanks again. STay in touch, Smitty

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knivesandroses In reply to Jeffstrustysidekick [2010-02-12 00:04:06 +0000 UTC]

Trustysidekick... Thanks! Hope there is more that you like. Smitty

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knivesandroses In reply to lakotawolf116 [2010-01-13 13:59:48 +0000 UTC]

Whew!! The holidays are always a lot of effort to get through all the commitments. Lots of fun too. but, I am relieved to reacquire the relative calm of winter.

Hey, thanks for the Premium....! What a surprise!

I have taught and also written articles over the years. Let us keep in touch about doing something along those lines. Let me know if there is any info I can offer in addition. Smitty

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knivesandroses In reply to goddessXofXlust [2009-11-05 13:33:35 +0000 UTC]

Yes. Since I grew up as a country boy, I have seen thousands of moons, from sliver to full, and a few eclipses. Like the roses, the moon has always captured my eye. As a whim, I built a large enameled moon. My Drawing class instructor at the college here asked me if I would be interested in doing a show this winter with the Man-In-the-Moon as a theme. So, I have built 11 so far and need to make about 10 more. So, all are different, though a few are similar. I have had to stop and make a hunting knife for a fellow's son as a birthday gift. But, that is nearing completion today...Yippeee! Now I can get back to playing with the moons. I recycle materials and repurpose others, as with the ones made from bicycle parts. So, lots of fun! Smitty

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goddessXofXlust In reply to knivesandroses [2009-11-05 19:58:48 +0000 UTC]

thats awesome!!^^ i really love them. i greatly adore the moon. and love anything that has to do with it. your pieces there...are incredible. good luck with your project^^

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knivesandroses In reply to Kitten-of-Woe [2009-10-15 12:47:17 +0000 UTC]

O.k., Old dogs and new tricks....
It seemed simple enough after all. Just went to the article location and clicked the heart which grayed out and voila! If that is it, then mission accomplished. If not, then I have more to do. I certainly want to support DA. Thanks so much. I received so many responses to the inclusion of the rose that I am still completely overwhelmed with the task of replying, which I would like to accomplish also out of respect for those who have taken the time to drop me a note. Thanks again, Smitty

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Kitten-of-Woe In reply to knivesandroses [2009-10-15 22:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Now you know how to fave any news article that you wish. You're also able to undo a fave if you change your mind or accidentally faved it. You're welcome to send me a note if you ever have any other questions or concerns, but also if you have DD suggestions for any artist.

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knivesandroses In reply to Kitten-of-Woe [2009-09-03 11:42:30 +0000 UTC]

Dear Kitten,
I hate to seem no smarter than a zombie... but, how in the heck do I Fave the Artisan Crafts DDs for August 2009? What you have suggested is a good thing. I am not at all sure what the procedure is. If you have the time can you give me a little guidance? Smitty

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Kitten-of-Woe In reply to knivesandroses [2009-09-03 12:01:42 +0000 UTC]

Yeh, that can be confusing if you're new to dA. To fave a news article, just look to the left and just below the title and you'll see a number counter and underneath that is a little box with a heart in it. Just click on the heart and the box will go grey and the number counter will go up by one. If you ever want to unfave an article and need help, let me know. If you need help with anything or have any questions about the Artisan Crafts gallery or dA in general, just send me a note. Welcome to dA and it was a pleasure to have featured you on August 26th!

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knivesandroses In reply to Kitten-of-Woe [2009-10-15 02:21:14 +0000 UTC]

Dear Woe...
Woe is me. I seem to be suffering from Old Guy Disorder. Will you walk me through how to find the title so that I can click on the heart...etc. I have looked and looked but have not seen what I need to Fave the DD I received. Hate to be so dense!! Smitty

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Kitten-of-Woe In reply to knivesandroses [2009-10-15 11:04:12 +0000 UTC]

By the title, I meant the title of the article and this one is titled Artisan Crafts DDs for August 2009 . To its left is my avatar and underneath that is a box with a number in it ('66' as of today). Underneath that box is a green rectangle with a heart inside it. It's all in a vertical row at the upper left corner of the article. If you click on the green heart box, the number counter will go up one number. You can't fave your own deviation, but you can fave a news article and this news article is a collection of all the DDs for that month.

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knivesandroses In reply to aleeshii-chic [2009-09-03 11:43:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you aleeshi-chic. No frost will get that bloom. Smitty

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knivesandroses In reply to Lylla4 [2009-09-03 22:13:17 +0000 UTC]

Dear Lylla,
I started one kind of metalwork or another about 30 years ago. And I have always sought to sell whatever it is that I make. I have a website that you might want to go to in order to see more work. I think I have priced the work there. knivesandroses.com The joy in the work though is really in the finished piece. Stay in touch as you might like, buy or no. I surely enjoy the conversation. Smitty

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knivesandroses In reply to Munimunjay [2009-09-12 13:49:48 +0000 UTC]

You bet! Even though the rose is metal, it appears to be so delicate. Just what I was hoping for. I will take a look at your work too. looking forward to hearing more from you. Smitty

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Munimunjay In reply to knivesandroses [2009-09-13 04:34:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much. my honored.. i hope that you love my works. i still learn and need work harder to get great artwork. But, i will do my best. really i hope you enjoy it. again, thank you very much for your kindness.

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knivesandroses In reply to 54viruses [2009-09-12 13:57:47 +0000 UTC]

Dear Viruses...
I started out butchering metal in huge sections in a shipyard back in the 1970's. The work we did was anything but delicate. But, it seemed to me that metal was able to manipulated even in those huge sections. Much has evolved in my work since then. The conflict between the obvious metal and the apparent delicate look is what creates the interest, I think. Stay in touch as you like. Always good to hear from a fellow metal-head. Smitty

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54viruses In reply to knivesandroses [2009-09-12 17:08:02 +0000 UTC]

Knivesandroses,
Thank you for the informative remark. Unfortunately the only metal I work with is pre-shaped into scalpels and needles and such. However; I have wandered in and spoken with the welding students and teachers, sometimes they do seem to have latched onto something interesting.

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knivesandroses In reply to IHeartGrahamCrackers [2009-09-12 14:57:39 +0000 UTC]

Blessed is the right word. I am so glad that I have the opportunity to bring about some of what has caught my eye along life's path. Stay in touch from time to time, Smitty

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