Ron Stinson is a metal sculptor. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, he has been designing and creating metal sculptures for over forty years. He developes many designs from his study of nature and the use of repeating patterns. Ron strives to capture a sense of motion by filling the three dimensional space with bold structure, vibrant color and texture.Ron typically begins a sculpture using a plasma torch to cut the raw stock metal down to a more manageable size. Forming or sculpting the metal is usually performed by hand, using hammers, clamps and a vice to bend and shape the components. MIG welding is usually the first step to bring the initial parts together. TIG welding the edges fuses the metal and the long process of grinding and sanding begins. Coloring the metal is achieved by using an oxy/acetylene torch to produce a spectrum of colors from amber to deep purple.Once the sculpture is assembled, hours of painstaking hand-cleaning and sandblasting are necessary to bring out the luster and color of all the different metals that are used. Chemical patinas are also applied to add some colors not directly available from the metal or welding process. This creates surfaces with endless shades of green, blues, burgundies, gold and silver, lending an organic quality to each individual piece. The final step is to apply an oven-fired, weather-proof, powder coating. The baked-on coating protects the sculpture from tarnishing or discoloring for many years.Ron's work has been shown in numerous galleries, juried exhibitions and solo shows. He has completed many private and corporate commissions. Care and Maintnence: Patina- Patina is the green-blue coloring on your sculpture. We use chemical patinas to create different colors on your sculpture. This process is applied to copper, brass, or silicon bronze. Once the patina process is complete, the sculpture is sprayed with a clear finish coat to protect the patina and sculpture. The patina can change over time, this is normal and is expected to happen. If you plan on placing your sculpture in UV lighting or direct sunlight, the patina will change at a faster pace and fade the color pigments on your sculpture. If your sculpture is to remain inside, use a non-ultraviolet, or electrical lighting to minimize the color pigments and patina process. ​Cor-ten- Corten does not require a lot of care and maintenance. The best way to remove anything stuck is by using a rag after a rainstorm or a scotch-brite pad. While taking care of your sculpture, if some of the finish comes off do not worry, it will fix itself over time. If located in coastal areas, please take a little extra care of your sculpture with a yearly application of Penetrol. This will help to protect your artwork in these areas. ​Marine grade Stainless Steel- To care for your Stainless Steel, use WD-40 at least once a year or whenever you want it to have a new shine. When you use WD-40, make sure to cover the whole sculpture to avoid having unfinished looking spots.If your sculpture requires any additional cleaning such as removal of stains or yellowing on the Stainless Steel, I recommend Bar Keepers Friend.1. Using a hose, spray down entire stainless steel section with water.2. Squeeze Bar Keepers Helper onto the area you want to clean (do one section at a time).3. Leave on for 30-60 seconds.4. Wipe it all off with a cloth.5. Using a hose, spray down area again and dry with a cloth.6. Once you are finished cleaning, immediately apply WD-40 to the entire Stainless Steel portion to keep the finish uniform and stabilize it.