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.

Process of Creativity @ DDF

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CREATIVE PROCESS PROJECT

Find out more about the genius minds behind design. Discover the creative processes of Detroit/Michigan based designers/artists, including:

> Andy Kem, furniture
> Piper Carter, fashion photography
> Fotoula Lambros, fashion
> Jason Cummins, automotive
> Kelly Ritson, graphic
> David Bushell, metal sculpture
> Anna Lisa Schneider, illustration
> Nina Barlow, masks
> Fai Foen, landscape
> Sara Bielski, graphic designer

Meet with the artists to learn how they think. Be inspired to use your own creative process with some hands-on activities.

Meet the Designers: 4pm – 6pm Gallery Open until 9am – 6pm

Valade Family Gallery, First Floor of A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Educ

Testimony of Client Centric Sculpture

Work of consignment art has been very promising for me because it is what the client wants from heart.

Art lovers review my work and they observe the texture, flow of grain, and the blend of hues that make the work come to life.

One of my clients “Colleen and Don” liked the natural look of my Ivy and the Yellow Rose art form.   She wanted to have it made in a self-standing art form with no vase.

Colleen corresponded back to me when it was completed and I asked if her statement could become a “Testimony” in my Blog writing.

The Art Piece is called “Promises”  which measures 10” x 14” 

Hi Dave,

Just a quick note to let you know how lovely my rose is from your "Promises" series.  It sits in my living room curio cabinet where I can always see it and feel it's peacefulness ..... knowing it was "created" for me by you (and Don too because he's the one that introduced me to your work).  You are very talented and I feel honored that your first piece from "Promises" is mine - thank you. 

I hope all is well with you and that your work/talent continues to "flourish and grow."

Colleen Ben….. of Allen Part, Michigan

Review of completed work

I have put together a short video covering some of my completed work for my viewers.  The work is completed in a Stainless Steel medium and has been either acrylic painted or given hues by heat tinting the alloy.   All craftsmanship is hand made and follows old world techniques with a modern twist.

If you want to follow and see my updates let me know.  I respect everyones privacy and safeguard their address.

I want to thank you for taking the time to review the Art Style.

To start the video Hit the lower left tab to play.

Single Red Rose

The single red rose was made with simple layout but still elegant with deep memory.  People tell me that the simple rose is a favorite of theirs because it serves as a lasting memory to their loved ones.  The subject line of the Rose is also favored because there are also so many variations of rose types and color variations.

Making of "Sun of Rock" a new sculpture

The Metal Sculpture "Sun of Rock" was created with a subjective line of work.  A musical art group named the http://www.morrowsmemory.com Morrow's Memory wanted to display a single black rose to promote my line of art by the Bass Guitarist which is Scott Sarnia.  He wanted to display small roses that have detail but are of  lower cost.  I thought of the promotion and agreed if I can proceed with another piece of art first to display my creative side that is outside of my comfort box.  Scott was not sure what I was up to but he agreed with my gesture and this is the results of the project.

The mediuim is again Stainless Steel that has been heat tinted for the hues.

The work is hand done and is detailed using the "Single Blow" and "Repousse" forming.


This sculpture measures 18 inches wide by 12 inches in height.




The Sculpture will be on display at the "Rivers Edge Gallery" in Wyandotte, Michigan http://artattheedge.com that represents Dave's work.

New Dimension of Clematis

Working with others on the "Clematis" has proven to be worthy in my development work.  The sculpture was expanded with a new backing in Stainless Steel that added depth to the original master.  

The Rivers Edge in Wyandotte, Mi displays the Sculpture and the has been getting positive review of the art.  This wall mounted Sculpture measures 33 inches wide by 44 inches high.