Thank you for these hints Steve. A year ago when I picked up an engraver for the first time this is the very tutorial I followed. Starting with the very simplest line and filling a prac plate with them then onto the gentle curves and another 100 or so swoops. It helped tremendously. Little steps that lead to more complex forms. I think from viewing many beginners attempts, that they give in to the temptation to do a complex pattern or design and become discouraged when the result is messy.