For a guy who only has 28 years under your belt, you sure do some fine metalwork! I found that there seems to be a natural "curve" to metalworking. In the beginning, you have lots of energy and are invincible and indestructable. Gradually your attitude changes from invincibility toward vulnerability. You also come to discover how easily you can be injured by sound, chemistry and material contact. Hopefully your process will not be too traumatic and your growth curve will be hyperbolic. If you have children, I hope they will acknowledge what you accomplish rather than being so full of themselves that there is little room for you in their minds. Perhaps one will "catch fire" and want to work with you though that is not always necessary to success. I feel enriched by my children and what they have done and are doing with their lives. I enjoy comparing notes as we become friends rather than parents and children. It will be a great life if you persevere in your art. Nic
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For a guy who only has 28 years under your belt, you sure do some fine metalwork! I found that there seems to be a natural "curve" to metalworking. In the beginning, you have lots of energy and are invincible and indestructable. Gradually your attitude changes from invincibility toward vulnerability. You also come to discover how easily you can be injured by sound, chemistry and material contact. Hopefully your process will not be too traumatic and your growth curve will be hyperbolic. If you have children, I hope they will acknowledge what you accomplish rather than being so full of themselves that there is little room for you in their minds. Perhaps one will "catch fire" and want to work with you though that is not always necessary to success. I feel enriched by my children and what they have done and are doing with their lives. I enjoy comparing notes as we become friends rather than parents and children. It will be a great life if you persevere in your art. Nic