About The Artists

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

J.P. was born into a military family and traveled extensively throughout his lifetime. For him, exploration and discovery is the best education; it exposed him to a rich diversity of culture and art. Formal education is no stranger to him either, he holds graduate degrees in counseling, however he is a self-taught artist.

On the other hand, his wife Christine has been an artist all her life and was formally trained at the Denver Art Institute. Christine distinguished herself as a figurative painter and expert in wood burning arts long before she emerged as an abstract painter. Chris’s first interest in metalwork began when she and J.P. began making jewelry and copper work together in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Their work grew increasingly larger and moved from precious metals to steel. The combining of their skills led them to their newest art form. Now, the couple uses steel to express their creativity.

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Artists Statement

We create mixed -media paintings on steel sheet. The steel sheet is formed into domes and columns and primed with enamels and moulding compounds. This creates a primer base and textured surface which acts as a tooth for secondary and final layers of acrylic paints and metallic rubs. Our creative process begins with pencil sketches, but often are inspired by music, nature, reading , or personal experiences. Sketching is often a meditation as well as an avenue of discovery for seeing things anew. We enjoy working with a variety of materials, from steel to stone, glass, antler and ceramic.We employ appliques with a variety of treated Dutch leaf for a rich metallic enhancement. The Garner’s work may be seen on www.garnerart.com