Ivan Smith

Metal Patinas and Finishes and Metal Art

A work of metal art is not complete when the fabrication is done. Finishing the art work is essential not only to complete the effect and enhance its appeal, but also to protect the metal form discoloration, rust and corrosion. Modern technology has provi... Read >

Architectural Ironwork and Metal Art

Architectural iron work came into being when the first nail was used to join two pieces of wood together to form some kind of primitive protection from the elements. From there to the angle iron that could join angled pieces of wood to hinges, latches, bo... Read >

Sculpture Metal Art Galleries and Sculpture Galleries

Sculpture Galleries may either display sculpture in general or they may function in specific areas and display only certain type of sculptures such as bronze, stone, metal or wood. Sculpture galleries may also limit themselves to certain art styles such a... Read >

Metal Art Galleries and Metal Art Galleries

How many types of art galleries are there? As many as there are different types of art! And one type of art that is often found in galleries specific to it is metal art. But besides displaying just metal art, many galleries fine tune their focus into vari... Read >

Metal Art Tools and Metal Art Tools Overview

Most people associate a sculptor with a hammer and chisel. Yes, these are the basic tools of an artist working with stone or wood. When working with these materials the sculptor starts out with a large piece of lumber or stones and using these tools chips... Read >

Goldsmith Metal Art and Goldsmith Metal Art Overview

Gold is, of course, valuable. But so are other metals like platinum and titanium. So what makes gold so special? What is it about gold that inspires such passion in the souls of men that wars have been fought over it, that is has claimed millions of lives... Read >

Blacksmith Metal Art and Blacksmith Metal Art Overview

The blacksmith is one of the oldest professions known to man. When ancient man discovered how the shape and use metals, the nature of civilization was changed forever. And the person at the center of this change was the blacksmith. In America, the blacksm... Read >

Metal Art and Steel Sculpture Overview

While marble and bronze have a historically been the preferred medium for sculptors, new techniques in the use and shaping of steel have made it one of the best mediums for the modern sculptor to use. Steel is, it goes without saying, strong. It is also e... Read >

Metal Art and Coppersmith Metal Art Overview

A Coppersmith is an artisan who works with cooper and because of the color of the metal, is also often known as a "redsmith." The basic technique of copper sculpting has not changed for hundreds of year. The shaping of the metal is done by hammering it... Read >

Metal Art and Copper Sculpture Overview

Copper sculpture is a very old art form and in the Americas it can be traced back to Purepecha Indians of Central Mexico. The first shaping of copper was done to create farming and domestic implements and weapons by hammering copper ingots into shape. ... Read >

Metal Candle Holders and the Basics of Metal Art Candle Holders

Candles have been around for a long time, which means that candle holder have too. And artistic metal stands, what we today would call metal art candle holders' have been found at many ancient archaeological digs. Oil lamps were the first form of artifici... Read >

Metal Art Prototypes and the Basics of Metal Art Prototypes

What is a prototype? Wikipedia defines it as "an original type, form, or instance of something serving as a typical example, basis, or standard for other things of the same category." So that means a metal art prototype is something that is something new,... Read >

Metal Art Lamps and the Basics of Metal Art Lamps

As much as the furniture and the decorative items, the way a home is lit defines its character and the personality of the owner. Lamps and light fittings are available in all kinds of materials and metal lamps, chandeliers, sconces and other light fixture... Read >

Metal Art Mirrors and the Basics of Metal Art Mirrors

A mirror is not just something you look into to comb your hair or repair your make up. It is an important part of the décor of any home. Unlike other decorative items, it is not static. The image is displays will keep changing depending on the angle of t... Read >

Metal Art Clocks and the Basics of Metal Art Clocks

The famous English poet, Andrew Marvell once wrote - "At my back I always hear; Time's winged chariot hurrying near." The image is clear - time is movement and motion. Nothing can be truer than the old adage that time does not stand still. And clocks are ... Read >