David... I truly appreciate your feedback. I will review Bryan Gauthier website now. And yes, I agree that Nathan carving style is superb. I am keen to learn and develop the required skills. However, I've got to start managing my time better.  I am tight on time and spending time to learn about vertical overlays is a bit risky. However, every time I visit Nathans website and look at his work, I feel inspired and I honestly can’t resist the beauty in his work. A beauty that makes you comeback every time … despite your time limitations. I really feel passionate about it. Thank you for all the encouragement and support.

Thanks-Osiris, I know very few Egyptians, actually you're the first! Post a few pics. I started in '81 and was a guinea pig for much experimentation. The techniques I use were pioneered by a small group of us and you could count the number of rock companies on one hand. Today there is nothing much new under Ra, we are mostly looking for faster ways rather than better ways, because the competition is now all about low bidding rather than greater achieving. I still try to keep up the quality!