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I Turn Scrap Metal Into Animals
I Turn Scrap Metal Into Animals
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I Turn Scrap Metal Into Animals

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My name is JK Brown. I live in rural West Wales. This peaceful part of the country is known for being a precious habitat for its native wildlife, which is of constant inspiration to me.

For as long as I can remember I have loved to watch animals (especially in the wild) and for as long as I can remember I have been drawing, making and creating as a way of celebrating the beauty of nature. Often when I’m out walking I pick up fragments of metal that have been thrown away. Sometimes fly-tipped or washed up on beaches, I patiently reassemble these pieces into monuments to the natural world around me: a habitat that is becoming increasingly fragmented.

I find that my own process of reversing this fragmentation is, for me, a calming antidote to the madness of endless consumption.

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    Green Hand Sculpture is the online shop for artist JK Brown.

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    HeidiMihalow
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incredible work, you could sell your sculptures on Etsy!!! Not that you want to neccessarily.... But they are ALL marvelous

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you Heidi - I do in fact sell quite a bit through Etsy!

    Load More Replies...
    Olga wassupbrothers
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing work! Your birds and butterflies always make me happy ! and Mantis is my all time favorite :)

    PatriciaJackson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much do you charge for the Kingfisher please. I love it

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Kingfisher is sold but I do make them to order. It would cost you £1500 plus postage

    Load More Replies...
    StewartMcculloch
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some really great metal art animals love all of your work. Stewart1342@blueyonder.Co.uk

    HemantSharma
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    incredible, all are beautiful n so realistic...I wish to have those...

    Arjan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really love the kingfisher, but that one isn't for sale on etsy :(

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you would like to commission one then please get in touch with us.

    Load More Replies...
    oNuKuBo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, looks so real, especially the adder! Great work!

    MariNino
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely amazing work of arts! I believe you should adress galleries.

    DanaRodic
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing ! The amount of detail , the anatomy , the precision! Amazing !

    ArielaHornstein
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    beautiful. you are indeed very talented:)

    RichardBourcier
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning artistry! You have a wonderful knowledge of the anatomy of the creatures you model.

    LillyRichards
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you thought about teaching?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a matter of fact JK Brown has been asked to do a talk in his local comprehensive school for the art students!

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    LiseTessier
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my jaw dropped. that is what i call creativity. add love of nature, and this is the essence of humane nature. thank you for sharing

    karenza
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is remarkable aret. treasure from trash. thank you for making these jk brown, and for sharing these with us. best wishes, and happy making.

    PiretVäljataga
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome work! Very creative, love it! :)

    TashaHarris
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning artwork.. Thanks for sharing

    KarinMorris
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW these are GORGEOUS!! I would buy some of these, I love them. How large are they?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Follow the Etsy link to listings with prices, shipping details and sizes.

    Load More Replies...
    Marri
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so good! You are so talented! They are beautiful!

    IngridMueller
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderfully, clever artist you are. They are fabulous.

    IngridMueller
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fabulous! What a clever artist you are.

    Lazarus
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice work! No cats though :P

    --
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very realistic, thanks for sharing

    Kacka Kupcova
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great! Look for KOVOZOO in CZECH republic, they actually had similar idea, and they have this ZOO where you can find animals made of old metal :) Very nice ! Here is a pic with me and elephant ,and there is more of course ! kovo-5807a...39293a.jpg kovo-5807a8e39293a.jpg

    CassidyHoward
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so realistic and beautiful! If I could I would buy them all! Thank you for sharing these with us

    EdwindeRegt
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it, unfortunately this art is too expensive for me to buy. Again, love it!

    LuisStein
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just so wonderfully wonderful!

    PatriciaJackson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much do you charge for the Kingfisher. please

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Kingfisher has been sold. To commission JK Brown to make another please contact him through his Facebook page www.facebook.com/greenhandsculpture

    Load More Replies...
    PaulaLuedkePennington
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you sell these items?????? Wow!! Actually, DOUBLE WOW!!!!!!!!!

    PaulaLuedkePennington
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you sell these??????? I LOVE them!!!!!!!!!!

    HeidiMihalow
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incredible work, you could sell your sculptures on Etsy!!! Not that you want to neccessarily.... But they are ALL marvelous

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you Heidi - I do in fact sell quite a bit through Etsy!

    Load More Replies...
    Olga wassupbrothers
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing work! Your birds and butterflies always make me happy ! and Mantis is my all time favorite :)

    PatriciaJackson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much do you charge for the Kingfisher please. I love it

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Kingfisher is sold but I do make them to order. It would cost you £1500 plus postage

    Load More Replies...
    StewartMcculloch
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some really great metal art animals love all of your work. Stewart1342@blueyonder.Co.uk

    HemantSharma
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    incredible, all are beautiful n so realistic...I wish to have those...

    Arjan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really love the kingfisher, but that one isn't for sale on etsy :(

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you would like to commission one then please get in touch with us.

    Load More Replies...
    oNuKuBo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, looks so real, especially the adder! Great work!

    MariNino
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely amazing work of arts! I believe you should adress galleries.

    DanaRodic
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing ! The amount of detail , the anatomy , the precision! Amazing !

    ArielaHornstein
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    beautiful. you are indeed very talented:)

    RichardBourcier
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning artistry! You have a wonderful knowledge of the anatomy of the creatures you model.

    LillyRichards
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you thought about teaching?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a matter of fact JK Brown has been asked to do a talk in his local comprehensive school for the art students!

    Load More Replies...
    LiseTessier
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my jaw dropped. that is what i call creativity. add love of nature, and this is the essence of humane nature. thank you for sharing

    karenza
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is remarkable aret. treasure from trash. thank you for making these jk brown, and for sharing these with us. best wishes, and happy making.

    PiretVäljataga
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome work! Very creative, love it! :)

    TashaHarris
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning artwork.. Thanks for sharing

    KarinMorris
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW these are GORGEOUS!! I would buy some of these, I love them. How large are they?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Follow the Etsy link to listings with prices, shipping details and sizes.

    Load More Replies...
    Marri
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so good! You are so talented! They are beautiful!

    IngridMueller
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderfully, clever artist you are. They are fabulous.

    IngridMueller
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fabulous! What a clever artist you are.

    Lazarus
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice work! No cats though :P

    --
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very realistic, thanks for sharing

    Kacka Kupcova
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great! Look for KOVOZOO in CZECH republic, they actually had similar idea, and they have this ZOO where you can find animals made of old metal :) Very nice ! Here is a pic with me and elephant ,and there is more of course ! kovo-5807a...39293a.jpg kovo-5807a8e39293a.jpg

    CassidyHoward
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so realistic and beautiful! If I could I would buy them all! Thank you for sharing these with us

    EdwindeRegt
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it, unfortunately this art is too expensive for me to buy. Again, love it!

    LuisStein
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just so wonderfully wonderful!

    PatriciaJackson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much do you charge for the Kingfisher. please

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Kingfisher has been sold. To commission JK Brown to make another please contact him through his Facebook page www.facebook.com/greenhandsculpture

    Load More Replies...
    PaulaLuedkePennington
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you sell these items?????? Wow!! Actually, DOUBLE WOW!!!!!!!!!

    PaulaLuedkePennington
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you sell these??????? I LOVE them!!!!!!!!!!

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