Illuminators of the renaissance used gold and silver to enhance illustrated bibles and religious texts, an art style called illumination. Today I use metal, primarily brass, as a “canvas” using the metal to accent scenes painted in oil and acrylic. The metal surface gives my work an animating effect. I call this technique illuminated brass in homage to the master artists of the past...
High quality reproductions are available for many painting styles using print technology. Some, like giclées, are printed on canvas and can even capture texture like an original painting. These techniques are unable to accurately reproduce the animating effect of illuminated brass originals due to the metal surface. For this reason I am unable to offer reproductions of existing artwork...
