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Copper sheet metal is cut into various shapes, colored with patina via oxidation, and displayed in hand crafted wood frames. This work explores how humans visually and conceptually reconcile the dichotomy of discrete and continuous data as it relates to nature and time.

I’ll try and post some explanations of the pieces soon. See ya’ll soon.

JSuar

↓ 365 Days – Etsy Listing

↓ Blue Alchemy – Sold

↓ 12 Month – Etsy listing

↓ Animal Line Work – All sold

JS

My cell phone buzzed in my pocket around 11:30, and I hesitated to answer as I looked at the unfamiliar number. After another buzz or two I opened the phone and said hello. It was not a phone call to be missed.

Lesley, a woman who stopped by our tent at the Town Center Art & Wine Festival, was on the other end. I remembered her from the festival; she was interested in one of our larger pieces, but unsure whether or not it was too big to fill an open wall in her entryway. She looked over the piece a few times, took some notes on the measurements, grabbed one of my business cards, and told us she would be in touch. Any artist that has worked a show or two has probably had this exact experience a dozen or more times—and this one time—you really hope they call, you hope they send an email. More often than not, they ride off into the sunset, never to be heard from again. This time, she called.

Lucky for us, the piece was a perfect fit. Lesley had her eye on one of our first large etchings, a piece we dubbed, The Palms. The Palms is 36″ X 48″ and has a beautiful antique patina. She is placing it in an entryway above a carved wooden chest, and I imagine the two compliment each other quite well. This was an early Copper Art Designs creation, and we were all attached to it after seeing it in the gallery day-in and day-out. The best fate of any piece or artwork is to find a place where it will be displayed and admired, and so we were happy to sell one of our larger works, knowing that it was headed to a new, loving home. Thank you Lesley for supporting the arts and local artists.

J. Patch

Key hooks have been one of our best selling products. We’re hoping to get some new key hooks designs created in the next month.

Thanks for stopping by the blog.

- JSuar

We’ve been included in an Etsy treasury list entitled Treasurysaurus Rex: A few of my favorites. Check it out: www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=60414 Treasuries only last for a few days. Check out our Etsy Store instead.

Check out Jody’s work as well at thelittleprints.etsy.com. She is the author of the treasury list.

- JSuar

This piece allowed us to not only look through pages of stunning photos of the light show on display in the northern sky for research; it also gave us a chance to explore new and stylized techniques with our copper. Capturing the glow of light was a bit tricky but after some experimentation we found a result that gave us a soft feathered glow evoking the idea of the northern lights.

We hope that when the piece makes its way to where it will rest in North Carolina that it will be a reminder of the evening illumination that has kept anyone who has caught a glimpse in awe.

Size: 10.5” x 18.75”

Etched copper that has been aged with brown, green and blue patina.

- Douglas

Each element is aged with patina giving the squares their distinct character. The elements are placed on poplar risers and the entire piece is also backed with stained poplar giving it a clean finish. All pieces are handcrafted and assembled which results in slight variants in texture, tone, and color concentration.

Perfect for home decoration in small areas and a great way to incorporate artwork into your office desk or waiting room.

Size: 3”W x 10”H x 2”D

Hanging: Comes with two D-rings and sticky pad for stability (can be cut up into smaller pieces)

- Douglas

Portability with character. The compact design of the pocket journal allows for it to fit in your pocket or purse with out taking up much room. The accordion page folds allow you the option of starting from the front or back and also have pages that shift from portrait to landscape depending on how it is opened. The pages are aged and texture to compliment the front cover. (Includes 30 pages)

These small books can be used as a sketch pad, diary, journal, daily planner or for note taking. The book, with an aged and patinaed copper front cover, is fitted with a leather strap for secure closing. Eucaboard backing adds support which is approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Size: 2.25″ x 3″

- Douglas

We’re getting a little better about updating our Etsy store more frequently. Here are some recent additions.

Our Etsy Store

Hang and organize your keys (or anything you wish!) with a handcrafted copper patina key hook. Backed with durable (decay-resistant) scented cedar wood, deterioration will not be a problem. One of a kind patina artwork and the key hooks make this a beautiful functional wall hanging. Small, sturdy and simple to install, this rustic decorative key hook is ideal for organizing keys in the apartment, home, garage, or keeping frequently used keys handy in the workplace. Size: 6.5″W x 5.375″H x .5″D Hanging: A keyhole drilled on the back of the key hook will allow it to be hung over a screw head. Small double sided mounting squares will help with stability.

A beautiful range of shells from oceans near and far… Bringing the beach to your kitchen without the sand, these magnets are hand crafted and backed with thick and sturdy magnet. Four magnets are included in this set. Size: 2″ x 2″

Thanks for checking up on us.

- JSuar