Mark Thomas - Craftsman to the Past - CLA Artist Book Series Vol. 1

About Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas is a self-taught artisan of diverse accomplishments featuring hand engraving of the various items he creates. Mark is a proficient hand engraver, wood carver and silversmith of objects relating to the time period of Colonial America to the mid 19th century. Flintlock rifles, powder horns, knives, tomahawks and various other objects of the time are examples of his talent. His jewelry and other silver objects are unique, one-of-a-kind, heirloom quality pieces of art made one at a time and engraved one line at a time. Mark works in various materials from silver, steel, copper and brass to ebony, ivory, various other woods and cow horn to name a few.

Mark Thomas' artistic career began with the assembly of a flintlock rifle in 1978. In 1993 he moved to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia; by 1993 he was a full-time as artisan of fine folk art. He is a nationally recognized charter member of the Contemporary Longrifle Association, and is also member of the NMLRA, NRA, and FEGA.

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18th & 19th Century American Historical Reenactments

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Davis Mountains Brigade Rendezvous Camp Photo Gallery

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