These calla lilies are hand forged from mild steel ,and the glass insert blossoms ,are made of hand blown glass. The sculptures may be used inside or outside -(with the glass removed in the winter)
the next nine photos are
of a nine foot calla lily for landscape or indoor use
The drawing below is a calla lily being produced for donation to the city of Lewisburg for placement in the academic park. The blossoms will be made of copper and treated with a chemical to produce a green patina.
The following architectural elements were made at my business (Laurel Creek Forge) for West Virginia University
Oak branches, grape vine and scrolls and flowers (bed) are common themes in my work
This bed was produced on a 14 foot home-made lathe and adorned with iron scrolls, vines, and split baskets.
Extreme organic railing where all surfaces of the stock are hand forged.