Before I got into clockmaking, I was an illustrator. I soon decided that commercial art wasn't for me, but I still like to draw and paint from time to time. With that in mind, I decided to start creating tighter versions of my concept drawings. This means I have to take longer before I can dive in with the jewelers saw, but it also means that I have a more precise idea of how everything will look in the end. This is kind of important when your facing hundreds of hours of work. Read More...