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Ron Stinson Biography | Portfolio
strives to capture a sense of motion by filling the three dimensional space with bold structure, vibrant color and texture. Ron typically begins a sculpture using hand shears or a plasma torch to cut the raw stock metal down to a more manageable size. Forming or sculpting the metal is usually performed by hand, using hammers and wooded forms to bend and shape the components. Welding or brazing these shapes together is achieved by using an oxy/acetylene torch or MIG welder. Many of the designs will have both welded and brazed features present, due to the color and strength desired in the finished sculpture. Once the sculpture is assembled, hours of painstaking hand cleaning and sandblasting are necessary to bring out the luster and color of all the different metals that are used. Chemical patinas and paint are also applied to add some colors not available from the metal or welding process directly. This creates surfaces with endless shades of green, blues, burgundies, gold and silver, lending an organic quality to each individual piece. The final step is to apply an oven fired, weather proof, powder coating. The baked on coating protects the sculpture from tarnishing or discoloring for many years. Ron’s work has been shown in numerous galleries, juried exhibitions and solo shows. He has completed many private commissions ranging from large windswept trees, outdoor water fountains to abstract glass and steel tables. Included in his body of work are floral designs of trees, vines and flowers. As well as abstract steel, bronze and glass wall hangings. Ron also has created aquatic designs depicting many species of fresh and salt water fish. Recently, he has been experimented with stained glass combined with steel floor and table lamps. He is currently exhibiting work at numerous art festivals and various art galleries throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. |
