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Heirloom Sunflower Single

Copper, Steel<br>Size: 8" x 20"<br>Like its larger counterpart, this single sunflower is in full bloom. I have created steel sunflowers in the past but wanted to add more color. I decided to use copper and a chemical process to bring more reds into the petals. This gave it a summer like quality that will brighten your home. Each petal hammer and welded into place to mimic the individuality of each petal. A marbled rusted background complements the earthy tones while allowing the sunflower to shine. Edges may be sharp, use caution when hanging.

Heirloom Sunflower

Copper, Steel<br>Size: 13.75" x 20.5"<br>This copper sunflower trio has two sunflowers in full bloom with a budding ready to pop. I have created steel sunflowers in the past but wanted to add more color. I decided to use copper and a chemical process to bring more reds into the petals. This gave it a summer like quality that will brighten your home. Each petal hammer and welded into place to mimic the individuality of each petal. A marbled rusted background complements the earthy tones while allowing the sunflower to shine. Edges may be sharp, use caution when hanging.

December 11

Copper, Steel<br>size 12" x 15"<br>The medium size of the December series with the same drama as its larger counterpart. When creating the medium version of December is was important to me to maintain the contrast of the orange dusk sky against the dark orchard. It gives a moodiness to winter that I didn't want lost in the smaller size. As the light changes in your house so will this piece. The copper background will almost glow against the dark mountains giving it the illusion the sun has just set. The trees resting against a marbled rusted background, dormant waiting for spring.

December 12

Copper, Steel<br>size 15" x 12"<br>The medium size of the December series with the same drama as its larger counterpart. When creating the medium version of December is was important to me to maintain the contrast of the orange dusk sky against the dark orchard. It gives a moodiness to winter that I didn't want lost in the smaller size. As the light changes in your house so will this piece. The copper background will almost glow against the dark mountains giving it the illusion the sun has just set. The trees resting against a marbled rusted background, dormant waiting for spring.

June 7

Copper, Steel<br>Size: 12" x 15"<br>The medium size of the June series. With the two medium pieces in the series I wanted to draw in all the different elements of the field. I wanted to capture what the field felt like from a bees perspective. Colorful, full of life, a bit of chaos. I knew texture and color would play a large part in the series, so I challenged myself to see how many colors I could develop through different chemical methods. The reds of the poppies, browns of the earth and dying grasses, even the deep blues from that spring sky. All play a part in telling the story of the day spent in that field. I created the June series in hopes you too could bring home a piece of that inviting field.

June 8

Copper, Steel<br>Size: 15" x 12"<br>The medium size of the June series. With the two medium pieces in the series I wanted to draw in all the different elements of the field. I wanted to capture what the field felt like from a bees perspective. Colorful, full of life, a bit of chaos. I knew texture and color would play a large part in the series, so I challenged myself to see how many colors I could develop through different chemical methods. The reds of the poppies, browns of the earth and dying grasses, even the deep blues from that spring sky. All play a part in telling the story of the day spent in that field. I created the June series in hopes you too could bring home a piece of that warm day. <br>

Copper Trillium

Copper, Steel<br>Size 13.75" x 7"<br>The trillium is a native flower of Southern Oregon. Known for it bright white petal and large leaves. When I came upon my first one I was intrigued by the contrast of the snow white against deep green. Because I don't use paint I wanted to capture the feel of the dramatic color in another way. I decided to create a completely copper trillium. Treated with heat and shocked in water I was able to create intense color that would reflect the same drama. Please keep out of the reach of children.

Williams Highway

Steel, Copper, Silicon Bronze<br>Size 12" x 12"<br>I drive Williams Highway everyday on my way to my shop. It a winding road through the country, passing old barns, rivers and the occasional dear. Blackberries twist and cover old farm fencing while black trees reach from the fog. It is my favorite because as you come around the bend just after Pennington Farms, if you're lucky, you will get to see the clouds entangled in the dark mountains. The clouds peeking out between the mountains as if to be waking for the day. Every time I come around that bend it brings a calm over me. Knowing I heading right where I want to be, the mountain forests. This piece pays homage to that morning commute.

Lily Frame Budding

Steel<br>Size 13" x 9"<br>The largest of the Lily collection this frame holds a steel lily and a single bud. This lily has been a work in progress over the past 5 years. Every time I begin a new flower, I first do a study and challenge how I built it the time before. It helps me keep a fresh perspective. Each petal is individually cut, sculpted, and welded into place. The pistils are each bent into shape and welded into place. The stem is forged creating a natural shape and texture. Please keep out of the reach of children.