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Since I decided to be a full time artist, I looked for a media that was plentiful and easy to work. Over twenty years ago, I discovered that welding was my choice. Steel is plentiful, it has properties that lends itself to beauty and can be manipulated rather easily. Polished steel has a look that no other metal possesses. And it seems few metal artists are willing to take the trouble to go through the process of sandblasting and polishing with rotary wire brushes. To me, it is the defining moment when you see something that came out of the scrap heap heading for the living room. In my opinion, to leave it as is, is too easy! When steel is polished and detailed with melted brass, and lacquered, there is no richer look!

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During the week of April 9, 2007, we played host to a production crew from Home & Garden HD Network and they video taped a segment for a future program that shows me creating some flowers. Pamela and I are putting together some photos taken during the day's events and we will post them soon - right here on our About page. So, please drop back soon and take a peek at Hollywood in action. We'll let you know when the show will play so you can watch it and giggle along with us. I have been creating my art for nearly 25-years. I originally found a niche' in resurrecting old industrial equipment and finding a new home for discarded metals of all types. I began building the unusual sand writers and my art grew from that experience. Since then, I have broadned my interests to include flowers and birds and even the most bizarre figures. My garden art can be found in luxurous garden estates and even hotel grand rooms. Many of my creations are just as at home on a Hill Country ranch or in a modest suburban backyard.

Since I decided to be a full time artist, I looked for a media that was plentiful and easy to work. Over twenty years ago, I discovered that welding was my choice. Steel is plentiful, it has properties that lends itself to beauty and can be manipulated rather easily. Polished steel has a look that no other metal possesses. And it seems few metal artists are willing to take the trouble to go through the process of sandblasting and polishing with rotary wire brushes. To me, it is the defining moment when you see something that came out of the scrap heap heading for the living room. In my opinion, to leave it as is, is too easy! When steel is polished and detailed with melted brass, and lacquered, there is no richer look! Please drop me a note anytime.




Here are a few of Andre's Shop & Studio Pictures