Lee Griffiths
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Biography
Lee's Idaho farm background allowed him to study a variety of animals and plants 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 that of his students. The Firearms Engravers Guild of America has awarded Lee with the title of Professional Engraver in 2006; the “Award of Merit” in 2001, 2004-2006, 2008 and 2009; “Engraver’s Choice Award” in 2007; “Artistic Uniqueness Award sponsored by GRS” in 2008; and “Connecticut Best Engraved Shotgun Award” in 2007 and 2008.
Lee's Idaho farm background allowed him to study a variety of animals and plants 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 that of his students. The Firearms Engravers Guild of America has awarded Lee with the title of Professional Engraver in 2006; the “Award of Merit” in 2001, 2004-2006, 2008 and 2009; “Engraver’s Choice Award” in 2007; “Artistic Uniqueness Award sponsored by GRS” in 2008; and “Connecticut Best Engraved Shotgun Award” in 2007 and 2008.
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