Owens began to draw when he was very young. He is not a “master” but has no memory of ever having to struggle to learn how to draw. In a word, he is “fluent”. Owens puts this advantage to use when engaged to produce concept drawings. The creative part of the mind races onward and the hand follows without strain.

Shop drawings are another matter. They require the full attention of the analytical mind. You’re paving the way for people on the shop floor to do their thing - quickly. Shop drawings must fit the means of production that are in place at the client’s shop. They must be accurate. Clear. So that people on the floor carve and cut with confidence.