Jake Newell, a 21-year-old Emporia State University student, engraved this bulino likeness in memory of his very special hunting dog Dakota. Jake was actually working on his Education major when he became intrigued by ESU's new Engraving Arts program.

To date, he has only had two semester engraving courses, one in Fall 2006 and another in Spring 2007. He followed these university courses with some independent study under instructor Chris DeCamillis. Jake began this engraving with only 6 months engraving experience, finishing during the course of the spring semester.

Engraving work like this is unusual. To accomplish this level of proficiency in the time Jake did is almost unbelievable. Dedication, talent, excellent instruction, and a love of the art were combined to make this happen.

For more information on learning to engrave, call the GRS Training Center at 1-800-835-3519 or visit the GRS Training Center website. Chris DeCamillis is an experienced professional who teaches several bulino classes throughout the year. These classes fill up quickly and seats are limited, so call today to enroll.

If you are interested in Emporia State University's new Engraving Arts Program, visit: http://www.emporia.edu/art/engravingarts.htm