kyle johnston

When doing pieces like this I start at first by constructing the panel and frame that I will do the work on. Usually I will undercoat and paint and stain the entire surface before adding any of the other work. the wood gets added next and then the metal work .

What I think of as "found material" work. The process is mostly just adding items that fit together and balance out. The piece has to "work" and it's important that everything looks balanced and as interesting as possible. Depending on what type of materials I use, alot of this type of work can be displayed out of doors as well.