Here are a couple my art pieces I've recently finished. My design is original
- just like my life (all of ours no doubt)
These plates are finished and usually available in whatever configuration might be called for.
But 'finished' is the operative word. Everything is actually a work in progress. I'm always working on a number of things at the same time. This is a sampling of what you will see when you find me at a show or call to place an order. Switch plates are familiar to anyone who's been following my work over the last few years. Especially the copper plates.
- just like my life (all of ours no doubt)
These plates are finished and usually available in whatever configuration might be called for.
But 'finished' is the operative word. Everything is actually a work in progress. I'm always working on a number of things at the same time. This is a sampling of what you will see when you find me at a show or call to place an order. Switch plates are familiar to anyone who's been following my work over the last few years. Especially the copper plates.
Virtually all of what I do I do in either copper, brass with interesting patina or stainless steel. Usually I incorporate delicate wire work and various other embellishments reflecting the natural surroundings in rural Ohio.
The brass plate shown here (the yellow metal) is a one-of-a-kind piece. It hasn't been graduated to the production stage - meaning this is the only one. And will probably stay that way. Unless I can get a lot quicker getting similar one's finished. If you're interested please call or, you'll know when you see it on etsy or at a show.
This particular plate as well as the copper Gingko plates have to a certain degree an asian influence.
The Gingko leaf has always been a favorite of mine - and many others - for it's undeniable loveliness - it's grace and strength.
It's not uncommon to see Gingko leaves in ancient art work like that originating in Japan or other asian cultures. Not only has the Gingko been long recognized for it's aesthetic qualitiy but, interestingly it is the only tree species that is gendered. There are male and female Gingko's trees.
The Gingko's longevity is, at least as much as it's aesthetic qualities, cause for reverence. I It has been told to me that the Gingko has existed unchanged on earth since the beginning of life as we know it.
It has a certain continuity not found among any other species botanical or biological. Despite whatever has come or gone the Gingko stays the same. I like that idea- consistency.
The most current rendition of my work depicting the Gingko leaf - the one shown here- has an actual leaf embedded beneath the copper. Each one is as original as the leaf itself.
Once the plates are on the wall they're surprisingly noticeable considering the fairly small footprint they occupy. Maybe they get noticed because they're unexpected.
The brass plate shown here (the yellow metal) is a one-of-a-kind piece. It hasn't been graduated to the production stage - meaning this is the only one. And will probably stay that way. Unless I can get a lot quicker getting similar one's finished. If you're interested please call or, you'll know when you see it on etsy or at a show.
This particular plate as well as the copper Gingko plates have to a certain degree an asian influence.
The Gingko leaf has always been a favorite of mine - and many others - for it's undeniable loveliness - it's grace and strength.
It's not uncommon to see Gingko leaves in ancient art work like that originating in Japan or other asian cultures. Not only has the Gingko been long recognized for it's aesthetic qualitiy but, interestingly it is the only tree species that is gendered. There are male and female Gingko's trees.
The Gingko's longevity is, at least as much as it's aesthetic qualities, cause for reverence. I It has been told to me that the Gingko has existed unchanged on earth since the beginning of life as we know it.
It has a certain continuity not found among any other species botanical or biological. Despite whatever has come or gone the Gingko stays the same. I like that idea- consistency.
The most current rendition of my work depicting the Gingko leaf - the one shown here- has an actual leaf embedded beneath the copper. Each one is as original as the leaf itself.
Once the plates are on the wall they're surprisingly noticeable considering the fairly small footprint they occupy. Maybe they get noticed because they're unexpected.
They're original, understated, sophisticated, tasteful, hand-crafted and very much worth the money. And they're fairly priced.
Pieces like this are a great finish to a room remodel or a great place to start when looking for inspiration for a redo or just because, like most of us, you've got the flat, plastic conventional variety all over and you're ready to start paying attention to details.
After all, it seems to me the best part of life is in the details - in the little things.
Right now, my (hopefully) 'work in progress' is not so much the actual end product but a critical element of the process - so I can offer more work without being hold up in the studio 24/7. I'm getting ready to study the method of mold making called 'Cold Casting'. It's has exciting possibilities. I'm looking forward to getting started with it.
But until that's actually up and running every single piece I show is entirely hand-crafted - and original. (Except I let the machine work be done by the metal stamping plant. That way they're certain to fit your configuration.) I specialize in design and finishing. The original part won't change but my hands won't be required to work so long on every single piece. In most ways that's a good thing - in others maybe not - for everyone. But it means my time can be spent creating new stuff not just producing the same stuff.
And it'll give me time to pay attention to my health and just enjoy what the world has to offer in my neck of the woods. Me and Woof (my dog - he's in the picture up top) love walking in the park every day - but there are too many days when we're in show season that I can't get out of the studio to take care of what I need to. A story I'm sure is familiar to many, many studio artists.
Off to work! Off to walk and off to vote!
Tomorrow? I have more ideas in the works - another couple fairly sizable projects. Stop back - I'll tell you about them. Until then - have a great day!
If you're interested to see more plates or the rest of my stuff a fair amount of it is posted at: http://www.4impressions.etsy.com
After all, it seems to me the best part of life is in the details - in the little things.
Right now, my (hopefully) 'work in progress' is not so much the actual end product but a critical element of the process - so I can offer more work without being hold up in the studio 24/7. I'm getting ready to study the method of mold making called 'Cold Casting'. It's has exciting possibilities. I'm looking forward to getting started with it.
But until that's actually up and running every single piece I show is entirely hand-crafted - and original. (Except I let the machine work be done by the metal stamping plant. That way they're certain to fit your configuration.) I specialize in design and finishing. The original part won't change but my hands won't be required to work so long on every single piece. In most ways that's a good thing - in others maybe not - for everyone. But it means my time can be spent creating new stuff not just producing the same stuff.
And it'll give me time to pay attention to my health and just enjoy what the world has to offer in my neck of the woods. Me and Woof (my dog - he's in the picture up top) love walking in the park every day - but there are too many days when we're in show season that I can't get out of the studio to take care of what I need to. A story I'm sure is familiar to many, many studio artists.
Off to work! Off to walk and off to vote!
Tomorrow? I have more ideas in the works - another couple fairly sizable projects. Stop back - I'll tell you about them. Until then - have a great day!
If you're interested to see more plates or the rest of my stuff a fair amount of it is posted at: http://www.4impressions.etsy.com
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