The Dove and Rings

The Dove and the Rings, copper engraving, 2003

I have been rephotographing some of my work as I update the pages here at The School of the Transfer of Energy. I always forget about this engraving that I did back in 2003 for the wedding announcement of my greatest friend. There is nothing in my experience to compare with the quality of line that comes from engraving copper. My poor example here is nothing compared to the great masters of this art, both living and dead. All the same I breath a deep breath of satisfaction at seeing the beautiful lines brought about by such force and intensity as the cutting of the copper and the pressure of the press.

Internet Honor

Glynn Young highlighted this blog in his on Saturday. Thank you, Glynn, for the honor and the encouragement.

A Portrait of the Workshop in April

The provision for me in my shop this past week: cutting dovetails in black walnut for a chest, some goat-milk and lime paint for the butcher block legs, and finishing up the milling of the mighty locust.

The Archway

The Archway, ink on paper, 2002-2003, J Baumgartner

A Little Bit of Land

Alfalfa

Amy making mozzarella cheese from our goat’s milk

Peach Blossom

Allis parked by the barn

BaumWerk

We opened up an Etsy store a recently called BaumWerk. As you can see, it is a convenient place to purchase prints and woodwork from me. We even have some of my wife’s goat’s milk soap as well, made with the help of our small flock of nubians. We welcome you to stop in.