| Custom metal art decorative accents in homes, | | | | him on the classy look of the restaurant. He |
| hotels, restaurants, cabins, ranches, and yards | | | | explained to me that he met an artist by the |
| have become an increasingly popular trend. | | | | name of Jerry Kirby, who designs and produces |
| Western metal art in particular is among the most | | | | custom metal art by use of a hand torch. He said |
| common uses in old fashioned decorating. In | | | | his craftsmanship is pretty amazing and has never |
| addition, customizing pieces to fit the environment | | | | seen such talent with a torch. Jerry was the man |
| is highly desired so that the surroundings and | | | | behind every piece of custom metal art in the |
| metal art mesh well together. | | | | restaurant, and without him the restaurant |
| If you have ever traveled through Texas and | | | | wouldn't shine like it does. However, "the downside |
| some of the lower Midwestern states, as well as | | | | to this is that the owner of the restaurant |
| the rest of the Midwest reaching all the way to | | | | explained that the process isn't exactly cheap, nor |
| the most western parts of the United States, | | | | can you find bargains on this kind of stuff-if you |
| you will find that old frontier, western, | | | | expect quality like this," explained the owner. |
| on-the-range, and southwestern themes of | | | | Finally, I obtained the contact information for the |
| decoration are strongly prevalent. I have become | | | | remarkable artist and decided to get in touch with |
| quite content when in these areas, because it | | | | him about some pieces for my ranch. After I put |
| allows me to sit back and think and reflect on | | | | in a call and spoke with Mr. Kirby we worked |
| how societies have progressed beyond these old | | | | together to design an outstanding ranch gate. The |
| days, while a large part of me wishes to travel | | | | quote was high, somewhere above two-thousand |
| back into time and live like people did in the old | | | | dollars, but I handed him a deposit and he |
| days. Perhaps they are feelings like mine that | | | | produced the artwork. The final piece was |
| makes custom metal art in the southwestern | | | | magnificent. I can't tell you how proud I am when |
| style so trendy. | | | | I drive through the entrance of my ranch, and |
| I remember traveling years ago in San Antonio, | | | | how impressive it is to my guests. Since that |
| where I stopped into this hotel/restaurant. It was | | | | purchase I have bought smaller items, such as a |
| truly unique in because of its old western theme. | | | | custom metal art fireplace screen with cowboy |
| The steakhouse that connected to the hotel was | | | | art, and a fancy chandelier that looks like a wagon |
| very classy, and fancy with all of the custom | | | | wheel, all which are a matching, authentic western |
| metal art. The metal art was designed to serve | | | | theme. |
| many purposes, not only elegant mirror | | | | Custom metal art is an excellent source of true |
| backdrops for the bar, but also as chandeliers, | | | | accents of western themes, ranches, and country |
| light fixtures, napkin holders, and glamorous dining | | | | property. I have found it to be very fun to design |
| tables. I was privileged to have a conversation | | | | pieces and have them made exactly as I |
| with the owner, who was an interesting | | | | instructed and enjoy them in my surroundings. |
| entrepreneur. In our conversation I congratulated | | | | |