Explorations.
It all begins with a thought: What if …? I am in love with materials, metal in particular. These are some of my explorations and experiments with materials, form, color, and texture. It’s a work in progress and also a catalog of the progression in my work
Tiny Dancer.
One of a three piece collection that’s an homage to one of my metalsmithing mentors Greg Wilbur. This piece was an exploration of what could be made out of scrap, off cuts, with minimal modification. The pieces also explore the use of Japanese Hido style patination.
Lilly Pads
A mixed media exploration in copper, bronze, and water color. The color on the lilly pads is a direct heat patina on copper..
Trapezoids
Three pieces that explore different aspects of synclastic forms, and drawing copper oxides into clear enamel.