Taking Flight
Damascus Dagger. Photo By J.Anderson
Artist Statement
My dream of becoming a Blacksmith began at the age of 8. It took almost 20 years before the dream became reality. My first 6 years of self directed study was in the development of moving metal with heat and hammer. In 2005 I traveled for 16 months in Europe studying with master blacksmiths to hone skills, learn new techniques and have direct exposure to art and techniques dating to before roman times. Out of those 16 months I studies for 13 of them with Prof. Alfred Habermann until his death in April 2008.
While on my journey I built the Masters designs and am greatly influenced by the ideas, techniques and knowledge of the European blacksmith community, but to become new and fresh, I must have my own ideas come into reality. With all I have learned I intend to show Canada and Hopefully all of North America that there is more to Blacksmithing than just horse shoes.
www.dancingscotforge.com
Shacles
Ghost Buffalo. Photo by James Hudymann
Old Spider. Photo by J.Anderson
War Hammer for Savage Blade. Photo by J.Anderson
Bronze Wall Sculpture. Photo by J.Anderson
Buffalo Hunt. 2009
