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Copper Patina & Bronze Verdi Gris
Marine Life Art
& Decorative Copper Panels For Commercial Businesses or Home Interiors & Exteriors

Thank you for taking a few moments to enjoy my copper patina work and craftsmanship.

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The inspiration for my pieces come from the ocean, not only in its beautiful blues and greens but also in the sea creatures that live within its expanse and depth. From the deep blue ocean to the Gulfstream and even into the sounds and bays, it is easy to be drawn into the beauty of the abundant sea life. From sea turtles to nautilus, they capture my fascination and imagination.

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The natural patina process of copper and bronze frequently remind me of the colors we find in the ocean and its sea life. So one day, the artist and scientist inside of myself got together, to bring the patina process into art with sea life being the focal point of interest. It is impossible to replicate any two pieces of copper patina art just as it is impossible to replicate the design patterns and colors of each living sea creature.

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For the backing, I use a marine-grade 11 pky Mahagony plywood, the very same that they use in building high-end custom sportfish yachts. This adds stability and weatherability in case a client wants to display the art on a porch or other outdoor wall. Then the sea life is created using a repousée effect and the patina process is initiated with many layers of authentic copper and bronzes that naturally patina over time. In many cases this takes up to 4-6 months on my larger pieces. Once it has achieved the desired color and finish, it is sealed with a premium custom sealer for durability and UV-Resistance. Finally, the frame is hand-framed, bent and hammered with copper and copper nails, and I adorn the art with my copper medallion anchor signature (*please note this is my artist signature and is not to be copied). Each piece of art comes with an artisan packet including a signed Certificate of Authenticity for art collectors.

 

This Are One-Of-A-Kind Collectible Art Pieces. I Absolutely Love The Ocean And All Of Its Creatures Big and Small...And, Am In Hopes That My Copper Patina Marine Life Will Inspire Current and Future Generations To Treasure Our Oceans and Its Life Within.

Giant Octopus Copper Patina & Hand-Hammered Copper Frame 48"Wx36"H $4950
SOLD

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Copper Patina
Mermaid With Starfish
Hand-Hammered Copper Frame 36"x9"
$650
SOLD

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Copper Patina Mahi Mahi
Hand-Hammered Copper Frame 24"x12"
$550
SOLD

Copper Patina Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Hand-hammered Copper Frame 24"x12"
$650
SOLD

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© 1997-2025 Jan Peterson

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jan@outonthewater.com

252.725.4445

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