Lee Griffiths

Biography

Lee’s Idaho farm background allowed him to study a variety of animal and plant life for most of his life.

Encouraged by his father many years ago, he first developed his art skills at home and then with formal education under renowned wildlife artist Leon Parson.

His art is a passion as simple as pen and ink and as challenging as life-like scenes engraved on firearms.

He has taught art for years. He enjoys helping others enhance their art skills no matter how artistic they are.

Since abilities vary widely in art, he specializes in helping each person learn the art they need at their own pace.

He began engraving with the traditional “hammer and chisel” and hand-push method. He has used GRS equipment for years which he credits with rapidly accelerating his own progress and those of his students.

The Firearms Engravers Guild of America has awarded Lee the title of Professional Engraver, in 2006 the “Award of Merit” winner, and in 2007 awarded “Engraver’s Choice” and “Best Engraved Shotgun” at their convention held in Reno, NV.