One of my First laser projects sits on my desk... Always.

The Smile of Peter Lenz

Five years ago, I was just getting my laser set up and testing out how it worked. I had originally purchased it to make scale model parts. I was trying out different materials and image files.

I made this etching with a photo I had manipulated into a pure black and white image of my friend Peter Lenz.

I met Peter in 2008 when we were racing motorcycles in the WERA road race series. He and his father joined us for our Taco Tuesdays when they were in town a few times. 

Today marks five years since he was taken from us by the sport we both love.