Tuesday, May 17, 2011

WIRE ARTWORK

What do you think of when you hear "wire artwork"?

If you think of wire wrapped jewelry, you are not alone. That's what most people are familiar with. However, wire art is an old artform and one that I find most interesting. Several years ago I became interested in this medium.  I bought all the books and instruction manuals so I could create these wonderful works of art. Oh yes, I had such magnificent pictures dancing in my head....and as it turned out, they only existed in my head, and are still dancing around in there.

This is an artform and medium that takes hours and hours of practice and the patience of a saint, not to mention the finger dexterity of a magician. At least, that's my opinion after failing miserably in my efforts. Needless to say I have a true appreciation of the artists who have all these talents and have mastered this artform and medium.

Here are a few examples that you can purchase on Etsy, Artfire, and Zibbet. I personally think they are all underpriced. LOL


CUSTOM - Gemstone Tree Ornament and Hook

Silver  and Black Ming Tree

Wire Black Bird Sculpture with Amethyst Eyes UK SELLER

Wire horse sculpture -Sentirse Vivo-

Golden Yellow and Mahogany Wire Wrapped Giraffe Sculpture

Large Crimson and White Wire  Rooster Sculpture

FREE SHIPPING - Diamond Blazed Windswept Wire Tree Sculpture

treasury item: birds' nest hanging candle cradle

whimsical copper wire glass faery hanging sculpture

Hand Wire Wrapped Quartz Window Charm Suncatcher

Thank you for looking at my collection.
Have a wonderful day.

Pepper, Pep, Helmet Head

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Thanks so much for featuring my angel in your thoughtful blog about wire art works. I am very honored to be among such beautiful and talented works of art. birdy

maenad said...

I'm just tickled to be included in your collection; thanks for your kind words, it is true there's not many of us who work on a larger scale; I'm always looking :) Mine's the birdsnest. Natasha

jj said...

wow, are these just amazing!
So fun to see all the different things people create!

jj said...

was supposed to say "aren't these just amazing"
*sigh*

Antonia said...

Thank you for featuring all these wonderful wire artists!! It is very true about all the hard work that goes into it!! I gave myself tendinitis working the wire. However it is a huge labor of love that I hope never have to give it up!!! Thank you so much for featuring my rooster and giraffe.

VintageEmbellishment said...

This is amazing art work...what a great selection of talent you found!

mexel said...

Thanks for including my quartz suncatcher! Awesome collection you have found

goodgosh said...

Wow! LOVE the wire work!