I feel blessed to be able to work with my hands doing something that I enjoy and that fits my personality. My craft focuses on shaping the inherent beauty of copper and brass into functional sculpture. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding Black Mountains and the fine arts community of western North Carolina, I personally design, cut, hammer, and hand-finish every piece.
The unique shading and coloration in my work is created using only the natural properties of the metal. The deep pinks, red, and oranges result from the metal’s interaction with the torch’s flame. The greens (verdigris), blues, blacks, and browns come from chemical oxidation of the copper. I welcome commissioned work and enjoy creating custom designs.
The Copper Smith