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...
ArtPrize 2024 Public Vote Grand Prize winner John T. Katerberg returns to exhibit his latest oil and acrylic on brass painting and encourage fellow artists. The new piece depicts the lumber schooner Ella Ellenwood.
