Metal Relief Sculpture by Darcy Meeker

In aluminum and copper, shape and texture may dominate, but in many, it is the content that dominates and these are more painterly. I’m always pushing the paint in ways that highlight and enhance the shimmering texture of the metal and heat patina of the copper. My metal work is my fast-feedback art form. Running the stylus over its silky surface, changing the pools of light to sinuous rivers – what a pleasure! Plus, once a line goes in, it’s in, so I use a little designing/planning, then it’s party time; I just make it up as I go along, and the creative universe gives me a new texture, virtually every time.