Richard Maier

„To sharpen a graver and engrave a line is as if you learn the alphabet. My engravings however are poems, they tell stories.„ says Ritchi Maier about his work.

Ritchi Maier is considered a pioneer and pathfinder of traditional scrimshaw engraving in Europe. Over the years he has created his own unique style of engraving. The training at the school for engravers in Ferlach, Austria formed a solid foundation for his professional career.

Ritchi Maier's engravings enjoy world renown and can be found in international collections.