Austin, TX

I create 3-D works in steel including garden flora of all shapes and sizes. Recreating delicate flowers in such an impenetrable medium fascinates me and informs my art. My flowers range in variety from large agaves and other succulents to delicate bouquets. Patinas applied over fabric stencils have been a new area of exploration.

My Work

  • "Past as Present"- steel, aluminum, 10" X 10", 2023

    "Past as Present"- steel, aluminum, 10" X 10", 2023

  • Cabbage- steel, clear top coat, 2024

    Cabbage- steel, clear top coat, 2024

  • Two Flowers- steel on etched aluminum, spray paint, clear enamel top coat- 2024

    Two Flowers- steel on etched aluminum, spray paint, clear enamel top coat- 2024

  • Steel boxes, patina, lace fabric stencil, rivets4" X 4" X 4", 2023

    Steel boxes, patina, lace fabric stencil, rivets

    4" X 4" X 4", 2023

  • New mini bouquets, steel, 2023

    New mini bouquets, steel, 2023

  • Kicka's Agave- steel, 2023

    Kicka's Agave- steel, 2023

  • Giant Grapto- 2022, steel, powder coat finish
    Giant Grapto- 2022, steel, powder coat finish
  • Sprezzatura- 2022, steel on patina-ed steel, wood
    Sprezzatura- 2022, steel on patina-ed steel, wood
  • Large grapto, silver powder coat, 22 gauge steel, 2022

    Large grapto, silver powder coat, 22 gauge steel, 2022

  • Steel Garden 2021
    Steel Garden 2021
  • Large Grapto, 2021
    Large Grapto, 2021
  • Large Grapto, 2020, Steel, powder coat, 32" wide X 14" tall
    Large Grapto, 2020,
    Steel, powder coat, 32" wide X 14" tall
  • Steel bouquet, 2018
    Steel bouquet, 2018
  • Le Petit Bouquet- October, 2019Photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
    Le Petit Bouquet- October, 2019
    Photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
  • Travis's agave- 2020Steel, powder coatAustin Studio Tour
    Travis's agave- 2020
    Steel, powder coat
    Austin Studio Tour
  • Dichotomy- February, 202012" X 12"
    Dichotomy- February, 2020
    12" X 12"
  • Vertical Garden- November, 201912" X 12"
    Vertical Garden- November, 2019
    12" X 12"
  • Giant Kalanchoe, 2017Photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
    Giant Kalanchoe, 2017
    Photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
  • Giant Kalanchoe, 2017Photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
    Giant Kalanchoe, 2017
    Photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
  • Giant Kalanchoe, 2017M.Y. Metal workshop
    Giant Kalanchoe, 2017
    M.Y. Metal workshop
  • Giant Kalanchoe in planter, 2017
    Giant Kalanchoe in planter, 2017
  • Pink Bouquet, 2020steel, powder coat
    Pink Bouquet, 2020
    steel, powder coat
  • Floating- March 2020Photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
    Floating- March 2020
    Photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
  • Floating- March 2020
    Floating- March 2020
  • "Floating" at it's poolside home.photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
    "Floating" at it's poolside home.
    photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
  • Mini succulents: Kalanchoe, Golden Barrel, Sansevieria, Graphto.
    Mini succulents: Kalanchoe, Golden Barrel, Sansevieria, Graphto.
  • Two new agaves loaded up for delivery.
    Two new agaves loaded up for delivery.
  • Sherie's planter- July, 2020
    Sherie's planter- July, 2020
  • mini succulents in mini planters, 2017
    mini succulents in mini planters, 2017
  • Vertical garden, 12" X 12"
    Vertical garden, 12" X 12"

  • Travis's Agave- January, 2020
    Travis's Agave- January, 2020
  • Susy's Agave, 2017, steel
    Susy's Agave, 2017, steel
  • Agave in Lockhart, Texas
    Agave in Lockhart, Texas

  • Patrick's agave, 2017, steel
    Patrick's agave, 2017, steel
  • Patrick's Agave 2017in progress M.Y. Metal
    Patrick's Agave 2017
    in progress M.Y. Metal
  • Graptopetalum aka Ghost Plants 2016
    Graptopetalum aka Ghost Plants 2016
  • Agave, 2016
    Agave, 2016
  • Susy's Agave-1/15/15
    Susy's Agave-1/15/15
  • Baby Agave in wok planter- 2014
    Baby Agave in wok planter- 2014
  • Agave on culvert pipe stand, 48" width x 31" tall, 49 lbs, stand: 15" x 2 ft. tall, photo by Ralph Yznaga
    Agave on culvert pipe stand, 48" width x 31" tall, 49 lbs, stand: 15" x 2 ft. tall,
    photo by Ralph Yznaga
  • Golden Barrel cactus, steel, copper wire, height 2 ft., 16 lbs
    Golden Barrel cactus, steel, copper wire, height 2 ft., 16 lbs
  • Baby Golden Barrel -201512" X 12"
    Baby Golden Barrel -2015
    12" X 12"
  • Heart Milagro, 12" X 12", Aluminum 2014
    Heart Milagro, 12" X 12", Aluminum 2014
  • Heart Milagro, 12" X 12", aluminium, 2014
    Heart Milagro, 12" X 12", aluminium, 2014
  • Heart Milagro, 12" X 14", Aluminum 2014
    Heart Milagro, 12" X 14", Aluminum 2014
  • Vines and leaves, 2016
    Vines and leaves, 2016

  • Le Petite Chou- steel, 2012
    Le Petite Chou- steel, 2012
  • "Déjeuner" light shade, Stainless steel, 2014
    "Déjeuner" light shade, Stainless steel, 2014
  • Déjeuner light shade, steel, aluminum, glass, 2014
    Déjeuner light shade, steel, aluminum, glass, 2014
  • DNA table lampshade-steel, 11.5"x 7"
    DNA table lampshade-steel, 11.5"x 7"
  • Glasses Light shade-2007
    Glasses Light shade-2007
  • The Lips-May 2019
    The Lips-May 2019

  • Pipe Light-length: 49", diameter: 9", weight: 11.6 lbs.
    Pipe Light-length: 49", diameter: 9", weight: 11.6 lbs.
  • Bora Bora- 2019photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
    Bora Bora- 2019
    photo by Patty Yznaga Robertson
  • Sherie's mailbox- June, 2020
    Sherie's mailbox- June, 2020
  • "Mailbox", Steel and Copper, 2011 for Stoney's Wine Lounge, Dallas, Texas
    "Mailbox", Steel and Copper, 2011
    for Stoney's Wine Lounge, Dallas, Texas
  • Eileen's French Circus mailbox, September 2020
    Eileen's French Circus mailbox, September 2020
  • mailbox, steel with corten sides, 2015
    mailbox, steel with corten sides, 2015
  • My mailbox with flowers.
    My mailbox with flowers.
  • Becca's mailbox, steel and copper, 2014
    Becca's mailbox, steel and copper, 2014
  • Becca's mailbox, steel, copper, 2014
    Becca's mailbox, steel, copper, 2014
  • Fork and Spoon-Kinetic,2011, height: 57", width:70", 2010
    Fork and Spoon-Kinetic,2011, height: 57", width:70", 2010
  • Fork and Spoon-kinetic,2011, height:57", width:70", 2010
    Fork and Spoon-kinetic,2011, height:57", width:70", 2010
  • "Handrail", Steel 2010
    "Handrail", Steel 2010
  • "Leaf Pins", Copper 2010 photo by Brenda Ladd
    "Leaf Pins", Copper 2010
    photo by Brenda Ladd
  • Mini Golden Barrel cactus- 2015WEST AUSTIN Studio Tour group exhibition
    Mini Golden Barrel cactus- 2015
    WEST AUSTIN Studio Tour group exhibition

My workshop

  • photo by Susan Downey
    photo by Susan Downey

  • Graptopetalums
    Graptopetalums
  • Cutting leaves for Annie's bouquet.
    Cutting leaves for Annie's bouquet.
  • leaves- three steps
    leaves- three steps
  • Leaves for Vines
    Leaves for Vines

  • Rose stem leaves
    Rose stem leaves

  • Agave
    Agave
  • at work on Golden Barrel
    at work on Golden Barrel
  • milagro in progress
    milagro in progress
  • mini succulents in planter
    mini succulents in planter
  • planter
    planter
  • Vines, early version
    Vines, early version
  • new sign in stainless
    new sign in stainless