Through sketches, concept comps, art boards, even hand paintings, our talented and highly-trained designers
ensure the artistic accuracy of your engravings.
Oversees all design development for the various engraving methods
At Baron since 1989
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from Western CT State Univ
Extensive background in various metal finishing techniques. Developed the Baron Art Studio, 25 years ago, as a complete in-house design entity.
To continue to create new ideas, with the team, that push engraving techniques to new levels.
Hand engraving firearms and cutlery; painting gun stocks; laser engraving; masking for gold plating
At Baron since 2015
2016-2018: Bob Boroski School of Art (art instructor)
2010-2013: University of Dartmouth: BFA
2008-2010: Housatonic Community College: Graphic design/photoshop
For me, engraving is a skill that improves with every project I work on. It is such a unique process, and every project is exciting to design, with the result being a one-of-a-kind piece that is a beauty to behold. Looking forward to seeing what the future of engraving holds.
Concepts, pencil layouts/drawings, Inking final illustration
At Baron since 1988
1976 grad Paier Art School- Illustration
1976-1999 – Graphic Designer/Art Director w/ various advertising agencies/ producing print ads, annual reports, etc. for Fortune 500 and local companies
Owner/instructor of Bob Boroski School of Art, Shelton, CT, since 1996
Get the most out of every day.
Design, layout, final art
At Baron since 2003
Paier College of Art / BFA, magna cum laude, Illustration, 2000
Before joining Baron’s art department, I was a graphic designer for three years, as well as an art instructor, since 1997 to present. Initially a watercolor artist, I adapted to pen and ink for my work at Baron. Working on firearms’ unique shapes really keeps an artist on their toes, and after 15 years, there are still interesting and fun challenges.
Designing and hand engraving single firearms for individuals and master plates for production
Creating hand engraved production projects for engraving staff
Helping apprentices with designing and engraving questions
At Baron since 2007
Beginning in high school and encouraged when winning the Gold Key Scholastic Award for a copper and enamel neck piece.
Apprenticed for a jewelry manufacturer in CT and has 35-plus years as a goldsmith.
Owned business: Heidi Roos, Goldsmith, which sold a hand fabricated line of gold and silver jewelry to the public and wholesale clients, as well as showing work at many invitational exhibits throughout the northeast.
Won the prestigious Pearl Exporters Choice Award at the International Pearl Design Competition held in Japan.
Worked throughout career with several high-end jewelers to design and make hand-fabricated jewelry in Fairfield County, as well as for an International Gemstone Dealer and a Master Jeweler/Engraver Paul Lantuch.
In 2003, trained as an engraver at Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., with skills taught to me by Paul Lantuch, using the hammer and chisel technique.
For the past 10 years at Baron, I have been able to expand and develop my own skills, while working with a diverse clientele on many different products, including new and restored firearms, pistols, knives, old car parts, a ships bell and even a hand-built guitar for a luthier. My study of the late 19th century American masters and has afforded me the chance to expand on their sense of design layout and scrollwork mastery. I enjoy using my knowledge to teach the newer arrivals in the Engraving Dept. and encourage them to develop their own set of skills in the design and technique in the art of engraving.
Graphic reconstruction, logo development, final design organization, data modification, inking, paint composition, production liaison, archivist, inventory
At Baron since 2000
Paier College of Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Illustration)
At Baron since 2007
University of Vermont, class of '76, B.A. Studio Art
I started out in the jewelry industry as a goldsmith, specializing in mechanical pieces such as clasps and hinges; also did a lot of sterling and antique repair and restoration. Developed an interest in engraving and did a fair amount before going off on my own. Took a brief 20-year break from that and started a company, Connecticut Coppersmiths, that made “hammered copper wall decor for home and garden.”
After 20 years and 10,000 pieces of copper sold at wholesale all over the world, I was burned out and was looking for something else to do, when I received a call from Paul Lantuch, who I knew through my wife, for whom we did jewelry work. He offered me a job as an engraver at Sturm, Ruger Inc., as he was charged with starting its “Studio of Art & Decoration,” after the passing of Bill Ruger, Sr. I worked there for almost five years, until the Ruger Studio was absorbed by Baron.
Hand engraving; stock painting; laser engraving; roll engraving
At Baron since late 2012
Freelance Artist
2005-2008: Paier College of Art, BFA in Illustration
2002-2005: Naugatuck Valley Community College AFA general art degree
When I started at Baron, being an illustrator helped me to catch on quickly to the skills I would require to paint stocks, insert gold inlay and, eventually, engrave firearms. My goal is to improve my engraving skills to one day become a master engraver.
Firearm Engraver/Chaser
Responsibilities include Hand Engraving, Stock Painting, Laser Engraving
Been at Baron since 2016
University of Connecticut BFA 2015
Arts, sculpture, general
Source for teachers substitute
Face painter/owner
My personal approach to work is to complete it to my best ability and beyond.
I love working for Baron specifically because it allows me to do that, work to my fullest potential and grow in experience.
Firearm Engraver
Responsibilities include Hand Engraving, Project Design Layout, Masking layouts for Electroplating.
Been at Baron since 2013
Western Connecticut State University
BFA-Illustration 2008
Intaglio Techniques, Illustration and Graphic Design, and Animation.
Dean's list student, with WCSU Art Excellence awards for Print Making, Intaglio Techniques and Design.
I strive to ensure excellence in any project I work on, both through individual effort and team collaboration. Working at Baron Engraving has been the most fulfilling career choice I have ever made. It is rare to find a company where true mentoring is a natural part of its fabric, but that is what I have found here. I think we are about as close to family as one can get in a work environment, and I think it's wonderful.
