Welcome to r junk drawer, I'm Steve Rametta and I created this web site to share with you, the talent and creativity of this artist, Conrad Brazzel. He started his career as a cartoonist and teaching Art to 5th and 6th graders as he still does today. Conrad said that the students always inspired him. After studying Art from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California he became a Graphic Artist. These endeavors lead him to an occupation using metal. He has been working with metal for more than 30 years. His artistic background and knowledge of metal are represented on the following pages. These are just some of the many sculptures he has created for R customers. Conrad can customize something special just for you, too.

Each design is researched and sketched on graph paper for proper proportions. Then the drawings are sketched onto the metal (approx. 1/8" thick) by hand. Each piece is cut using a Plasma Arc,which uses electricity, heat and air pressure to make the intricate cuts. Some pieces are polished and heated at critical points to bring out the natural color in the metal. Conrad calls this "painting with the torch". Therefore, no two pieces are the same. Other pieces are coated with a solution to accelerate the aging process, which we call "rusting". Each sculpture is signed and dated by Conrad. Your satisfaction is R guarantee or your money will be returned.

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