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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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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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?

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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!

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much do you charge for the Kingfisher. please

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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?

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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!

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much do you charge for the Kingfisher. please

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    8 years ago DotsCreated 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

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