Hot metal is 'coolest thing ever'
In addition to creating large public pieces, local blacksmith makes delicate art work.. …
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Innovator Designer
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Blacksmith artist
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Master Teacher
When you have a hammer, everything is a nail. When you have a blacksmith, everything is anything you want it to be. Blacksmithing Proverb
I am a professional artist who uses blacksmithing as my primary medium to create artwork. For the past two decades I have been creating custom iron and steel artwork for homes, individuals, and public art commissions in Tucson, Arizona. My passions in life are creating art and teaching. I am now sharing my enthusiasm for blacksmithing by instructing others.
I have been blacksmithing professionally for the past 25 years. Drawn to the placid nature of hot metal, forging has become my passion.
In 1983 I received a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. In 1987 I received a masters in Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of Arizona.
“Strike while the iron is hot.” When metal is heated to approximately 2000 degrees it becomes almost claylike. After some basic techniques have been learned, the students imagination is the only limitation. The student will be encouraged to design a piece suitable to their individual style and skill level. At the same time, the instructor will continue to push the envelope as to possibilities and potential outcome of the work.
Having worked primarily on commissioned pieces, I miss the rewards of teaching. Being in the visual arts, it is my intention to share my knowledge with others.
In addition to creating large public pieces, local blacksmith makes delicate art work.. …
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Using a metal rasp to start with, such as the one on the right, local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn ends up with a snake after heating and pounding it into submission. …
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A "Forever Flower," which is made out of metal, rests among the tools of its creation. …
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