Governors Home Town Award - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	ArtRageous (JTOMUSIAK)	5 Sep 2005
To:	ALL	1 of 8

1894.1

I was recently asked by a customer to reproduce an Illinois Governors Home Town Award. The original supplier of that award was relunctant to duplicate it at first so I asked where I could obtain the artwork. They told me they would get me a copy. After several weeks they elected to reproduce the award as per my original request rather than supply me with the artwork. My customer is happy but my curiosity has been raised. Does anyone have any information if and where this artwork can be obtained?

Thanks

John Tomusiak
ArtRageous Custom Laser Engraving

From:	UncleSteve	5 Sep 2005
To:	ArtRageous (JTOMUSIAK)	2 of 8

1894.2 In reply to 1894.1
The artwork just MAY be copyrighted...... why did the original provider not want to do it? They probably have the original art but know something that you don't.......... "Genius ain't anything more than elegant common sense." Josh Billings

From:	ArtRageous (JTOMUSIAK)	6 Sep 2005
To:	UncleSteve	3 of 8

1894.3 In reply to 1894.2

I don't think so because he told me that there are other shops that produce these awards. I'm not that familiar with the program but I believe that there are a substantial number of awards given every year for different catagories and regions. My customer had called him originally to reproduce it and they refused saying that it was too old and they only kept the artwork for two years. After some prodding they "found" the artwork for me and gave me wholesale pricing so I can't complain, however it sparked my curiosity. They use a photographic process to make these awards, we only offer laser engraving right now so I couldn't bid on the contract if there was one.

Thanks again,

John Tomusiak
ArtRageous Custom Laser Engraving

From:	UncleSteve	6 Sep 2005
To:	ArtRageous (JTOMUSIAK)	4 of 8

1894.4 In reply to 1894.3
Now that you have the artwork to work with, perhaps you can start playing with it a bit and come up with a "new" award for next year that your equipment can handle.... and excel at.... They may be getting tired of the same old, same old and could be open to new twist. "Genius ain't anything more than elegant common sense." Josh Billings

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	6 Sep 2005
To:	ArtRageous (JTOMUSIAK)	5 of 8

1894.5 In reply to 1894.3
John, If the original supplier of the award is reluctant to continue the program, it may be time for a changing of the guard. Just because you don't perform a process in-house, shouldn't be reason enough to count yourself out of the bidding. Do you have a sample of the award? You mention a photographic process. There are very few mysteries in this industry. We should be able to help you nail this one down. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	6 Sep 2005
To:	UncleSteve	6 of 8

1894.6 In reply to 1894.4
Steve, The meaning I took from John's post, says the original supplier of the award didn't furnish him with the artwork. They found the old/lost artwork, created the award and gave John a wholesale price for the award. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	7 Sep 2005
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	7 of 8

1894.7 In reply to 1894.5

David,

This award has changed over the years, so as you say, why not now? It used to be a large silver revere bowl on a wood base.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	7 Sep 2005
To:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	8 of 8

1894.8 In reply to 1894.7
David, I think it was Uncle Steve who suggested a change in design. Probably not a bad idea. A Revere bowl on a wooden base is a classic combination, but as old school as you can get. I was suggesting a change in the maker of the award, from one who apparently can't dredge up enthusiasm for the project, to an eager beaver. A new maker, with new design concepts, may be the winning combination. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA