Category Archives: Metal art

Corrales Art Studio Tour, May 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by P. Kirby

Looking for something fun to do in Albuquerque? Drive just a smidgen north to historic and charming Corrales, New Mexico for the annual Art Studio Tour, the first weekend in May. This year, me and the hubs will be participating! … Continue reading →

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Fun with Fire

Posted on May 18, 2012 by P. Kirby

And I didn’t set myself on fire once. Not even my shoelaces. Not-so-spontaneous combustion being an occupational hazard of being an artist who works in metal. Welder, plasma torch, grinders, all spiting sparks and fiery bits of metal. Combine that … Continue reading →

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Corrales Holiday Art Fest

Posted on November 18, 2011 by P. Kirby

One upon a time a guy decided to turn his hobby into a little business. The guy made artistic things out of metal. Well, his wife, being a dutiful and obedient woman (Yeah, right), would accompany him to shows at … Continue reading →

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Beware of the Guinea Hen

Posted on April 15, 2011 by P. Kirby

Because I never posted the finished version of this, here. The guinea hen crossing sign. For anyone bored enough to wonder, the basic process to create it is as follows: Again, sketch a design.  Transfer the design to plate steel … Continue reading →

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Like a Dinosaur, But Stupider

Posted on November 30, 2010 by admin

When I grow up, I want to be a paleoartist.  The “when” in that equation being rather nebulous.  My mom and my husband have both been waiting years for any hint of maturity. But, if I were a betting person, … Continue reading →

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What’s That Smell?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by admin

Ah, Fall in New Mexico. When the air is filled with the tantalizing smell of roasting chile. *Sniffs* Oh, wait. That’s not chile. Crap. I set myself on fire again. Occupational hazard of working with welders and plasma torches. Coming … Continue reading →

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