The Looking Glass of 2011

I have been reviewing my work of 2011 and have found new work to have been slow.  My full-time job as a Fabricator has taken up most of my time because of new work demands  and schedules.  My art work was displayed in the River Edge Gallery in Wyandotte Michigan, the Exo Hair Saloon and Gallery in Allen Park Michigan, and "the Creative Process project" at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.

I am striving to let go of painting the Stainless Steel art because it makes it look to realistic but many people still insist on seeing it done in my original format, wet-on-wet acrylics.
By looking forward into the New Year I intend to open a new line of work that is Thermal Coated with bronze in the line-of-sight application.  This is to avoid covering the metal work and secondly to add a new dimension to fine craft by applying Patina Solutions for the hues instead of Acrylics.

History of Artist Techniques

As we all know history will exchange paths at one time or another on the things we do. The artist conducted a search for quite sometime to find the exchange of his "Artistic Balance".

The art of Mr. Christoph Beck of Basel, Switzerland, 1682 is very close in technique and style. Mr. Beck made the "Crown of the Silver Guild" and presented it to the Royal House of Switzerland. The primary difference is the mediums, he used the malleable alloy Silver and I use Stainless Steel.

I have challenged myself to create sculptures of refined detail with the style of ancient world metal work that holds a modern twist. With a painterly style, layering of translucent acrylics brings out the details of the "Single Blow and Repousse' techniques". A subject line that is taken from the essence of nature for a full body art by making a balanced composition. High expectations for quality, an art style for those that demand better things in their life style.

Deeper Art designed by the Collector

A lot of times an Artist gets trapped in their own work and has a hard time breaking their pattern of thought. Currently, I am breaking that thought pattern by working with Collectors to create "Consumer Centric" compositions within their liking. My creativity will be centered and focused on the Collectors decor and style of living.

"Wandering Fantasy" is a wall art composition for a Collector that measures 33" wide and is 48" high. The main topic is the Pink Clematis which spans the entire height of the art. The introduction of the Wandering Jew at the top center is flowing into the main stream of the art.

Rosa Boarder

The sculpture design "Rosa Boarder" was made as a ceiling art piece that is suitable for our home as an illustration of the design. The composition is made of Stainless Steel and is Acrylic painted that measures 8 inches high x 5 feet long. The artist is currently working in Stainless Steel for a "Green" material as to help our recycling efforts. This material comes from a local sheet metal company "J&J SheetMetal Company in Clinton Twsp, MI.

The Sun Series

Work in 2008 was difficult because of that old full-time job but the starving artist must carry on with life and still survive. Dave expanded his line of art this year by making a new series of art by making the "Sun Series". A lot of artist that make the "Sun", hope to catch a few rays and make someone smile. Dave put the sun series together piece by piece with hand made segments and then acrylic painted the Stainless Steel. The art can readily be hung on the wall or put on a custom stand if requested for table or mantle display. The Series are 12 inches in diameter and can be made custom if requested.

Composing sculpture of Floral Design for people is an extension of my feelings and appreciation for life. I have worked with may groups of people throughout my life expressing the importance of Quality and the way we control it. In our busy every day communication we sometimes loose touch with that control and the expectations of our customer. As an artist of floral design I have made a commitment to entire Art Community and Market to exceed client expectations by putting a composition together with pride and merit. This composition is named "Individuality" which is 8 inch by 5 feet long.

Artist Statement

I choose to use quality industrial metal drops of Stainless Steel to make my art because it is a green material, a material that will be transformed into subjects of nature, the essence of nature itself. By using old world techniques, sculptures of accent art are created. With a painterly style, progressive layers of translucent acrylics emit luminance of the detail, a natural display in two or three dimension art. My creativity and passion flows with Customer Centric Art, a subject that is centered and then composed to form the sculptures, a blend for the Collectors' interior designing.

Metal Sculptures by David Bushell

Hosting Hospitality with Sculptures

This is "Steel Magnolia which was made in 2004. The medium is stainless steel that has been painted with acrylic. Measurements of the art are 12"W by 14"H which make it easy to place in different locations of the home or office.

The sculpure offers elegance for any room that occupies other art pieces or just by itself. By setting the piece by itself the viewer is drawn to its magnetic personality, which gives hospitality.

For whom do I create the art form? I create my art for people that want to buy it.

Expressing thought with details

Expression to me as an Artist is a challenge because it is an extension of the art itself.  The character of each detail expresses our inter feelings and thoughts as we create a painting, sculpture,  photo, or a song.  I have studied different styles of art forms to learn what made the Artist successful.  I chose my medium "stainless steel" for it's difficulty to shape, inner character, and ability to show expression of my thoughts.  This is "African Sunset" from the exotic floral group, Pincushions.

Clematis Wall Design

The Clematis Wallscape is an elegant design originated for entry ways and foyers. The art measures 46" wide by 38" high which was made in 2006. The art is an original made of Stainless Steel and is a true conversation piece in any home or office conference room.

Creative Wallscapes

Being creative in wallscapes is open for flow and a desire for change by decor style.  I am creating different art designs that express  natural flow and texture.  Even though the medium is stainless steel it expresses style because of the natural hues when the metal is heat treated.  In this piece of art the Lilacs are distorted in shape and the Ivy balances the elegance of the Roses.  This design is 40" Tall by 32"Wide which was created in 2007.  The project was labor intense but well worth the time.

I would like to get feed-back on the art to see if the public agrees with my efforts.  I am starting this Blog to get different opinions from collectors and artists alike.

 

Artist Statement

Metal Sculptures of floral design are being created with passion to display emotion and character in metal forming and finishing.  The detailing of each creation is not to be confused with the intricate design of Mother Nature of a given species but instead the essence of natures beauty is being extracted.

The art sculptures have evolved into fresh dimensions with metal and other mixed media.  

The Art is made of at least 80% green material to help with our ecology in cleaning up our earth.  I try to utilize materials that are scrap from industrial drops and used furniture. 

My passion for metal work has been a life style, whether is has been artistic, bobby, business, or trade.  As in all forms of metalworking I have taken a sense of pride in my work to create and exceed my clients expectations.  The essence of timing to present a unique project is critical, planning essential, and having a reason to commit with projection.  I believe that within every Fabricator is an Artist at heart but drawing the passion out of a person to create with meaning, makes him or her successful. 

Artist of Metal Sculptures

Artist Profile

He is a self-taught artist that has been developing his own style of sculpture arrangement. By starting the art development in 2001 working on single roses, then progressing to table arrangements and wall art, which reflect complete compositions.

He attended Macomb Community College in Michigan to advance in Welding Technology. Through continued self-studies and seminars with the American Welding Society and the American Society for Quality he obtained merit to work in manufacturing and quality teams. With a hobby in jewelry repair and lapidary be sought education with the Gemology Institution of America to major in colored stones and diamonds.

As a member of the Micro Welding Association of America he obtained theory and knowledge for the tooling and advancements in minute welding of small components with refined detail. His demand for quality and detail blend with the technology because of the precision requirements.

Since 2001 creating Sculpture with metal alloys has become a passion because of his desire to succeed in a life style of change.

He is currently on staff at Roush Industries in Allen Park, MI.

Artist of Metal Sculptures

Who am I

I am a self-taught artist working in metal sculptures of floral & nature related design. I have been developing my style and technique for 8 year.  The art is intended to be for interior decorating right now and is being expanded to exterior design.  The medium is currently of Stainless Steel that has been heat-treated to obtain the desired hues and/or painted with acrylics.  

The artist is not trying to copy mother nature but instead drawing out the essence of mother nature to capture the subject in sculpture.

Currently, sculptures have been made as table arrangements, wallscapes, and pedistal arrangements.

I am open to suggestions and feed-back to the art and progression for future works.