INDIO METAL ARTS

artful objects for inside and out

COMMISSIONS

COMMISSIONS: From design to build, I listen closely to what my clients are looking for to make sure the final piece fulfills their needs.

: Wetland Theme Gate with two kingfishers, a minnow, cattails and a heron. Materials include: steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminum, blue glass marble and river rocks. 6.5’H x 50″H

: Wetland Theme Gate. Brass and copper kingfisher with copper minnow, copper cattails, steel and aluminum heron with glass eye. 6.5’H x 50″H

: Wetland Theme Gate. River rocks provided by the client, stainless steel cable. 6.5’H x 50″H

: Wetland Theme Gate. Hand hammered great blue heron built from aluminum and steel with aluminum rivets. Heron has a blue marble for an eye. 6.5’H x 50″H

: Wetland Theme Gate. Brass and copper kingfisher flying in front of the clouds with stainless steel linings. The bird flys above copper cattails. 6.5’H x 50″H

: Wetland Theme Gate. Handle is shaped like a cattail reed from steel. 6.5’H x 50″H

: Heron Gate Original Sketch

: Antler, brass and steel, 74″L x 40″H x 12″D

: Antler, brass and steel, 74″L x 40″H x 12″D

: Antler, brass and steel, 74″L x 40″H x 12″D

: Antler, brass and steel, 74″L x 40″H x 12″D

: Copper Whirling Orb, 29″Wx45″H

: Scrappy Moongate, front, 6.5’Hx36″W, brass and reclaimed steel, 4 stakes for the soil.

: Scrappy Moongate, back, 6.5’Hx36″W, brass and reclaimed steel, 4 stakes for the soil.

: Detail: Scrappy Moongate, 6.5’Hx36″W, brass and reclaimed steel.

: Detail: Scrappy Moongate, 6.5’Hx36″W, brass and reclaimed steel.

: Skep and Bee Swarm before installation. Skep 37″Hx19″Wx19″D, Swarm 8’Hx30″W.

: Bee Skep, 37″Hx19″Wx19″D.

: Bee detail from Swarm sculpture. Rebar and perforated steel. Swarm 8’Hx30″W.

: Sketches and source image for the Skep and Bee Swarm project. Skep 37″Hx19″W, Swarm 8’Hx30″W

: Final approved sketch of window shutters.

: Window Shutters, 12″Wx 54″Hx3″D. Each panel includes a hand cut native bird with seven 7 flowers and a collection of vines.

: A set for each window, 12″Wx 54″Hx3″D. Custom fit tabs to mount onto the siding.

: Full view of both sets of shutters, 12″Wx 54″Hx3″D.

: Sketch of the Petit Mondrian with examples of free hanging vases provided by client.

: Petit Mondrian, 51″H x 12″W. Removable base for alternate floral frames. Photo by Ikebana artist Amy Stahl.

: Field Of Dahlias Sketch

: Hand plasma cut flowers 2″W – 8″W.

: frame, Field of Dahlias

: Field of Dahlias Trellis, 5’H x 5’W.

: Deco Shoe Bench – I designed this custom Deco Shoe Bench to match the architecture and style of my client’s period home. It will sit in the entryway at the top of the stairs. 60″L x 20″W x 20″D. http://www.tinyurl.com/y7qrswah

: The sandal shelves are on the left, shoes go in the drawer and boots to the right. The boot box has a removable water tight tray. A top cushion will soon be upolstered. 60″L x 20″W x 20″D. http://www.tinyurl.com/y7qrswah

: The boot box has a removable water tight tray. A top cushion will soon be upolstered. 60″L x 20″W x 20″D. http://www.tinyurl.com/y7qrswah

: First Nations Figure, Kwakiutl, Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada, 6′ Hx18″W

: First Nations Figure, Kwakiutl, Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada, 6′ Hx18″W

: First Nations Figure, Kwakiutl, Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada, 6′ Hx18″W

: 1894 Source image for the Kwakuitl figure, Fort Ruport, Vancouver Island, B.C.

: Deco Holiday Tree Process- 7’H x 2’W

: Deco Holiday Tree Process- 7’H x 2’W

: Deco Holiday Tree Process- 7’H x 2’W

: Providence Festival of the Trees 2016 – 7’H x 2’W

: Its home in Hood River

: Shield. plasma cut steel reclaimed from underground oil tank, gear train. 42″L x 10″W

: Shield. plasma cut steel reclaimed from underground oil tank, gear train. 42″L x 10″W

: Bamboo Forest – laser cut design set in recess of pocket door- 95″H x 32″W

: Bamboo Forest – laser cut design detail

: Sign for a home business, Camas, WA. 8″x8″x1″ Blenko glass slabs are mounted in the four corners. The mounting bracket on the right is for installation. 3 brackets with 5 bolt holes.

: Sign for a home business, Camas, WA. Center is her laser cut powder coated initial. Box tube corner is filled with a variety of textures; perforated steel, expanded mesh and woven mesh.

: Elida’s sign. Laser cut powder coated initial.

: Reed Trellis- Steel rod of various diameter. 6.5’W x 6’H

: Reed Trellis. Custom designed, built and installed. 6’H x 6.5’H

: Spiral Gate- 36″Wx42″H.

: Spiral Gate- 36″Wx42″H.

: Custom trellis set based on the roofline of the house- 5’W

: Custom trellis set, wrap around. By matching the roofline these feel part of the house. 9’L.

: Custom Bubble Screen Wall Hanging- 6’Hx21″W

: Red Slim Window Mini Monolith – This was designed to hang in the window and artfully provide privacy.

: Multi Textural Grid Condenser Cover – This sculptural piece was built for an outdoor area visible from the entrance. Steel, 30″ H x 33″ W

: Eiffal Tower for newlyweds- 8’H x 42″W

: Eiffal Tower detail.

: Climbing Roses Trellis based on the golden mean- 10′ W x 6.5′ H

: Trellis creates a private nook in the front yard – SW Portland 10′ W x 6.5′ H x 32″ D

: Base of the trellis matches the curve of the stone bench- 10′ W x 6.5′ H

: Raised Beds, 12″x12″

: Bubble Screen, staked for outdoor use- 6’H x 3’W

: Custom Bubble Screen installed.

: Willow Wreath with Steel Flowers. Custom extra large wreath for exterior house wall at entry. 29″W X 4″D

: Client sketch of predatory garden dinosaur. Request for shovels, rakes, chain and lots of big teeth.

: Dinosaur Predator front: three shovels, ball bearings, rake for upper jaw, pitch fork tendrils, rebar, wrought iron scrap elements.

: Dinosaur Predator back: pitch fork, rake for upper jaw, large bike chain, rebar hands, and three shovels.

: Garden Predator dinosaur side: foot plate has three holes to hammer spikes through for stabilization.

: Raspberry Trellis detail – 9′ W x 5′ H

: Raspberry Trellis- 9’W x 5’H

: Raspberry Trellis brackets- 9’W x 5’H

: Table built from camper jack stand, stainless details – 30″H x 2′ W

: Camper jack stand, detail. 30″ H x 2′ W – detail: made in Grants Pass, Or

: Misty Ornament Tree-designed to display client’s glass orb collection- 2’Wx 7′ H

: custom misty ornament tree detail of multiple built in hooks for glass orb collection – 2′ Wx 7′ H

: Eternal Om – powder coated red with bell – 48″H

: Eternal Om – initial sketch.

: Memorial sculpture for a father and artist. These are his initials from a sample of his calligraphy.

: Memorial sculpture detail of the fin with windows.

: Hoop Chime, designed to fit the space with view from seating area -SE Portland 6′ H

: Hoop chime detail.

: Daisy Heads, memorial piece for siblings- 2’W

: Working on the daisy heads.

: daisy inspiration for memorial piece

: display stand for fabric a local artist.

: Abstract monolith – 66″H x 23″W

: Abstract red monolith – 66″H

: wedding willow, 3’W x 2’H. I created this custom tree for my client’s wedding. Each guest was invited to write a message for the couple on a leaf and tie it onto a branch. The piece now is a focal point in their landscape.

: Wedding Willow detail -copper accents, the leaves are messages from guests 3′ W/ 2’H

: Base of wedding willow- railroad scrap base- 15″ W

: Vase, reclaimed steel, 18″H. Photos by Amy Stahl, Ikebana artist.

: Vase, reclaimed steel, 18″H. Photos by Amy Stahl, Ikebana artist.

: Triple vase set. Photos by Amy Stahl, Ikebana artist.

: Custom bracket with set screw, 1 34″H x 3 5/8″W x 3″D

: Custom bracket with set screw, 1 34″H x 3 5/8″W x 3″D

: welding planter, 36″H x 24″W x 24″D

: Bamboo Planter, 36″H x 24″W x 24″D

: Bamboo Planter, 36″H x 24″W x 24″D

: Bamboo Planter, 36″H x 24″W x 24″D

: Tame bushy perennials into an upright position along paths and walkways with these full surround steel hoops. Plant Stakes, 20″Wx28″H

: Custom Willow Wreath with Wild Iris. 22″W x 3″D

: Mondrian with 4 stakes for the soil, 7’Wx4’H