handmade | Graham Short

Nov 7, 20241 min read

Rosa Parks Engraving

Here’s my engraving of Rosa Parks, the American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery...

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Nov 7, 20241 min read

The John Ruskin Prize.

This is my entry for The John Ruskin Prize, called "Seeing the Unseen, Hearing the Unspoken" – the UK’s largest art that regularly...

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Nov 7, 20241 min read

The Hillsborough 97

I have always wanted to create something "in remembrance" of those who died in the April 1989 tragedy. I began working on this solid...

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Nov 6, 20241 min read

The Bard of Avon

The Bard of Avon, is based on the iconic portrait of Shakespeare by Martin Droeshout in 1623.

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Jul 31, 20191 min read

Sometimes it isn't easy!

A joint project with the Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage

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Jul 31, 20191 min read

Neil Armstrong Commemorative Medal Engraving

I'm not claiming it's Neil Armstrong's Commemorative Medal the President gave him. I reckon he had a box of these copies and he gave them aw

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May 13, 20191 min read

The First Football League 1888 Engraving

Engraving a football stud with The First Football League 1888 Team Names, Birmingham City

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May 4, 20191 min read

Lord's Prayer on a Gold Pin - French Style

I've engraved The Lord's Prayer on the head of a gold pin, using this exact style. The piece took five months to complete.

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May 4, 20191 min read

Churchill's "We shall fight them on the beaches" speech

Completing this was a relief! I began at the end of February with the goal of finishing it by June 6th, which marked the 75th Anniversary...

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