DOUG HAYS

Wildlife sculpture for public art, residential, municipalities, healthcare environments, and legacy projects. Doug specializes in site-specific commissions... I have always been intrigued by anything transformed by fire; fire is what drew me to working metal. The excitement of a burning forge and hammering hot iron drew my attention and hooked me immediately. Being rooted in the venerable blacksmithing tradition, I still use my hammer and anvil daily, but I also use modern power tools and computer controlled machinery... I taught myself how to sculpt metal through reading books and experimentation. Along the way, I learned how to combine ancient and modern techniques.

Primary location: Ft. Lauderdale United States