Copper Doodle VIII - Bridget by Jim Ehlinger

This copper sculpture on wood is handmade by Jim Ehlinger of Dubuque, Iowa.

This piece includes hardware on the back that allow it to be hung on the wall, or stand.

Size: 8.5" x 14.25" x 2"

Jim Ehlinger has been a life-long artist. After his 37-year career as a maintenance welder at John Deere, he studied art at Clarke and Loras College, where he received a BA in art in 1996. His experience with metal led him naturally to sculpture.

Crafted from thin sheets of steel and copper, he hand-bends the metal, heating it with an acetylene torch to bring out hidden colors. He finishes the shapes with urethane varnish or clear powder coating. Some of his sculptures are designed to be displayed outside, such as in a garden, anchored in stone bases.

Find more of Jim's work here.