MarkNollMetalArt
Announcement
*Salvaged-metal guitar sculptures, playable art guitars, and guitar furniture *Salvaged-metal sea creatures, birds and animals
*Pacific Northwest Coast tribal-inspired metal designs
*Visit my Nature Art Studios Facebook page www.facebook.com/NatureArtStudios/ and Art Guitars Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ArtGuitarsStudio/ for more work examples
*Visit my website www.NatureArtStudios.com to see more creations and learn more about how they are made.
Announcement
*Salvaged-metal guitar sculptures, playable art guitars, and guitar furniture *Salvaged-metal sea creatures, birds and animals
*Pacific Northwest Coast tribal-inspired metal designs
*Visit my Nature Art Studios Facebook page www.facebook.com/NatureArtStudios/ and Art Guitars Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ArtGuitarsStudio/ for more work examples
*Visit my website www.NatureArtStudios.com to see more creations and learn more about how they are made.
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moabtracey on Jul 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsEven more impressive chinook salmon once we opened the box! Surprise for my husband and once he saw it, we immediately had to order 2 more to make a school. Thank you!
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Mark responded on Aug 13, 2022
Super glad you love the piece and ordered more to complete your collection!
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Sign in with Apple user on Jun 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAwesome piece of rock art! Mark was able to expedite for a special occasion and I couldn’t be happier with the item and service.
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Mark responded on Aug 13, 2022
Very happy you love your custom piece was happy to speed the creation process to meet your timeline!
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Janis on Mar 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSorry this accidentally sent before I finished marking my stars. I do love my flounder- the colors are wonderful and is just as pictured plus the shipping was so fast. Please correct to show five stars on all- quality, shipping and customer service. I am very pleased and look forward to ordering again.
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Mark responded on Mar 25, 2022
Thank you for your kind comments. Glad you like the flounder!
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Ken on Mar 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt was great working with Mark on this item. He gave it that personal touch that makes all the difference. I couldn't be happier with how my Les Paul guitar turned out.
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Mark responded on Mar 25, 2022
Thank you for your kind comments. I love to collaborate with customers.
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Danielle Hawkins on Feb 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsReally cool and detailed! Looking to buy more of his beautiful metal art.
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scot on Jan 26, 2022
4 out of 5 starsthe hummingbird was very nice but poorly packed. the beak and tip of one wing were bent when it arrived. i was able to bend everything back into place and its not noticeable now but i would advise more bubble wrap or stronger box for shipping such a delicate item. would have given 5 stars but for the damage.
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Mark responded on Mar 25, 2022
Up until recently, all my shipments have arrived safely with out damage. However, I have noticed that the US Postal Service has been handling my packages roughly lately. I have now gone to larger, sturdier boxes and extra packing materials to address this emerging issue.
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jeffmorton82 on Jan 19, 2022
4 out of 5 starsHard to hang on the wall. The position of the hook on the back and screw in the wall show as the whale sits below the screw.
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Mark responded on Mar 25, 2022
All my pieces have a wire hanging loop at their balance points, which for humpback whales is at the base of their curved backs. This allows them to be quickly hung with a nail or larger hanging hook
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Bill on Jan 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWOW! Talk about exceeding expectations! You won’t see the item I purchased in Marks shop because he custom made it for me. I saw his artwork and was impressed with what he was able to do with salvaged brass and copper, 2 of my favorite metals, so I asked him if he had any garden gnomes. He did not but he asked me to send him a couple pictures and ideas and the finished result is amazing. He even added eyes as a nice touch. This was finished sooner than I expected and I am very happy with the end result. I highly recommend Mark for any of the items in his shop and especially a custom request. Thank you Mark.
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Mark responded on Mar 25, 2022
This was such a fun and collaborative project!
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michelleanfang68 on Dec 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLoved the whale! Beautiful workmanship
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Mark responded on Mar 25, 2022
Thank you for your kind comments.
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Phyllis on Dec 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsStunning work of art! Looking forward to Christmas so I can enjoy seeing the delight when my goose loving hubby opens his special gift. Hubby has cancer so I wanted this Christmas to be a very special one. Thank you for making this possible!
About MarkNollMetalArt
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Draw the rough animal shape on the repurposed copper, brass or aluminum metal. Inspired by photos and illustrations. -
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Cut it out with aviation snips. File and smooth rough edges. Gloves are a must! -
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Chisels, punches, hammers, and mallets bring the form to life. This teardrop mallet helps to round the form. -
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Polish the surface with ultra-fine steel wool. Some metals have naturally-aged verdigris and striped patinas. -
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Etch the surface with a patina solution or wipe on an antiquing wax. Add protective coating, hanging wire, and glass eye
Hand-hammered nature and guitar sculptures from scrap copper, brass, and aluminum
Artist Profile
Mark Noll from Mark Noll Metal Art has been creating this metal art for twelve years and loves to experiment with different designs, tools, and patina finishes. In that time, the fish, marine mammal, bird, dragonfly, butterfly, and guitar pieces have made their way to patrons all over the country and around the world. Cooly, his most famous patron is the legendary rock guitarist Slash. His wife Perla gave him a Les Paul guitar sculpture for their tenth anniversary, and it hangs in his home studio.
Artistic Process
Your metal nature sculpture is made from a sheet of solid copper, brass or aluminum. The metal is repurposed, usually found at a scrap metal yard. Sometimes, I use naturally-aged pieces of copper or brass that were tucked away in a corner somewhere for many years.
First, I draw the rough shape on the metal and cut it out with aviation snips. Chisels, punches, hammers, and mallets bring the form to life. After polishing the surface with ultra-fine steel wool, I etch it with a patina solution or wipe on an antiquing wax.
Finally, the piece is brushed with a clear coat to preserve the colors and finish, and a glass taxidermy eye is added on some pieces. I’m self-taught and use a blend of tools from traditional metalworking, auto body work, and woodworking.
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Mark Noll
Owner, Creator, Photographer
I've been creating this metal art for twelve years and love to experiment with different designs, tools, and patina finishes. In that time, the fish, marine mammal, bird, dragonfly, butterfly, and guitar pieces have made their way around the world.
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: