April Bower has always been fascinated by all the varied processes
involved in metalworking. After receiving a Bachelors of Fine Arts
Degree, she spent 18+ years doing bench work in fine jewelry stores
in Arizona. Her focus has spanned from fine jewelry to copper
fountain sculptures. Using those same chemicals used to color the
fountain parts, she developed “Patina Painting” on thin copper
sheets, originally salvaged from industry leftovers, supported by
wood backings. “Copper is an interesting metal, offering a huge
range in colorations”. April, who is also a watercolorist, thinks
painting with chemicals on copper is a lot like watercolor; “you
never know exactly how it will turn out. It’s the results, and what
you do with it that makes it interesting. It’s a balance between you
controlling it…and it controlling you”
Jewelry
Original designs, hand fabricated of sterling silver, copper & gold,
bi- metals and mokume’gane, featuring primarily metal with textures,
but incorporates gem stones; diamonds & semi precious, pearls &
cabochons. Specializing in earrings, cuff bracelets, & pendants, in
extremely wearable jewelry, with contemporary styling.
Patina Paintings
Usually arranged in multiples, these “Boxes”
vary in size from 8x8” to 36x48” prices range from $100 to $2000.
Customers often select
individual pieces to make their own arrangement.
