Welding torches blaze to life,
as metal pieces are carefully cut, joined, and transformed into the desired form. Precision and patience guide the artist's hand as they skillfully fuse together each fragment, ensuring that every curve and angle align seamlessly with their creative vision.
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It starts with a drawing, other times a written meaning, for commissions a discussion with the client.
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Occasionally a small version for larger or more complicated pieces.
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Casts are made with a master of select parts such as an arm or face. They are packed in sand and vented by hand.
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Heating up the metal and pouring it carefully into sand molds.
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Putting the parts together to form the composition. The featured image shows the welding and hammering process.
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Smoothing out the welded areas and any imperfections in the metal.
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Preparing the surface for the patina process, the pores allow the chemicals/dyes to stick to the metal.
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Layering chemicals or dyes onto the surface of the material at high heat.
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Adding a protective clear coat or wax to prevent the patina from changing over time when exposed to oils and acids.
A mold for the back of a figure.
Wax figure.
Modified wax figure.
Adjusted metal pours.
Review of welded parts then marked for possible reconstruction.
Casting after grinding process and before sandblasting.
Casting after grinding process and before sandblasting.
After welding and grinding, before sandblasting.
After sandblast, before patina process.
After sandblast, before patina process.
After sandblast, before patina process.