Enter 2024

Since 2018 I’ve been training my hands to tie these flies in metal, although quite roughly at first, they have evolved into what some view as large scale jewelry in a sense. While showing my work at art festivals I’ve had several conversations with jewelers who recognize the metal working techniques I employ, including my copper patina work that I’m constantly experimenting with. This is a huge compliment, as I recognize this style sets me apart from most other metal artists. Some choose the high end route and strictly stick to bronze sculpting, while others follow the scrap metal art path. While I rarely find a need to cast bronze, I see the majority of scrap metal designs as clunky and full of wrenches, horseshoes, and rusty railroad spikes. I aim to create artwork that causes you to question the limitations of metal, “Wow, I didn’t know you can get all those colors from copper” or “How can you weld your wood sculptures onto your metal sculptures?” and “Who even cuts stones anymore?” All these tricks of the trade are safely resting up my sleeve, right where I want them.

So here’s to another year of experimenting, evolving and expanding. May your arc strike hot and your hammer bounce true.