Copper Design

Where we live, now for the past thirty years, there is no mail delivery, no phone or electrical utilities. To support ourselves in this unusual situation we’ve been forced to learn to make all kinds of things, from the down-home practical utilitarian to forays into the realm of purely aesthetic.

We make our sconces from flat copper sheet formed by hand. The original pierced designs are hand cut with a jewelry saw. Mica goes in the background and a hand forged decorative hanger completes the piece. A secret patina process can be added to the surface to reveal an always one of kind color pattern.

Education- San Diego State University BA Degree in Art 1971 University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara Mexico, Study Abroad Program 1969 Community

Affiliations- Mattole Union School District Board Member, 1990-2000 Board President 1996

Publications- Featured Artist in “State of the Arts” Living With Arts in the Country, 1980 Countryside Magazine, 1975 Drawing

Published Grants and Awards- 1978-81 Artist in Residence Grant from the California Arts Council to teach art in rural schools