Blacksmith David Flynn
In addition to creating large public pieces, local blacksmith makes delicate art work.
Blacksmith David Flynn
Local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn works in his shop making what he calls a small "forever rose" which is made of metal. In addition to creating large public pieces in Tucson Flynn has made smaller, more delicate pieces of art that includes everything from snakes to flowers, furniture and kitchen items which he sells at the Oro Valley Farmers Market.
Blacksmith David Flynn
Metal artist David Flynn crimps the edges of what he calls a "Forever Flower," which is made out of metal that he made in his shop. He has even made his own tools to create the intricate, ornate pieces while working in his 1,200 square foot workshop.
Blacksmith David Flynn
Local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn holds some of his flowers which are made of metal with barbed wire stems.
Blacksmith David Flynn
A "Forever Flower," which is made out of metal, rests among the tools of its creation.
Blacksmith David Flynn
A chop saw slices through a piece of metal as local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn works in his shop.
Blacksmith David Flynn
Metal legs hang on the wall at the shop of local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn. He uses them to show to clients so they can see the type of work he is capable of creating.
Blacksmith David Flynn
These are bottom dies, below, that local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn uses to create patterns in metal like the samples above.
Blacksmith David Flynn
A blue flame flares up as local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn heats up a metal rasp as he makes a snake. Farriers generally use a rasp when shoeing horses.
Blacksmith David Flynn
Sparks fly as local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn hammers on a metal rasp to create a snake.
Blacksmith David Flynn
Hot metal is twisted and turned as local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn makes a snake out of a metal rasp.
Blacksmith David Flynn
Using a metal rasp to start with, such as the one on the right, local blacksmith and metal artist David Flynn ends up with a snake after heating and pounding it into submission.
David Flynn lives a life of fire and metal.