CUSTOM METAL ART


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Hi, I’m Deb. I’m an enamelist and metal artist. You can find my work at Ten Women Gallery on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, CA, on the Netflix TV show “Disjointed”, at the offices of Hale & Hale, DDS in Santa Monica, and in collectors’ homes across the country and in Oslo, Norway.

Over a decade ago, I saw an unusual and striking piece of metal wall art at my relatives’ East Coast home. The piece, made and purchased in Estonia, was a colorful array of textured steel squares that I found absolutely captivating. It inspired me to pivot my artwork from painting and graphic design to metalwork; over time I made countless trips to metal shops and hardware stores, took classes, sought advice from artists and jewelers, and then experimented in my studio with what I called metal mosaics. With so many potential variations for these pieces and their kaleidoscopic colors, texture and shine, it seemed the possibilities for metal mosaics were endless. Soon I was introduced to the ancient art of enameling, fusing layers of transparent or opaque enamel (powdered glass) onto copper in a 1500℉ kiln to create gorgeous jewel tones and unmatched luminosity and depth of color. The process is fascinating and wildly unpredictable; when I remove a piece from the kiln I might be rewarded with the satisfaction of a technique finally mastered, surprised by a happy accident that leads to excited note-taking and attempts to recreate the magic, or just as easily disappointed with results that present a whole new round of problem-solving. Each finished piece, be it a metal mosaic, a dish, a mobile or a piece of jewelry, is completely one-of-a-kind.

I love to collaborate with clients on custom enameled art. As you’ll see on this site, my clients and I have collaborated on pieces of all sizes, from small parting gifts for a writers’ retreat to a very large outdoor installation. If you’d like a custom piece of metalwork to perfectly complement your home or office, please get in touch!

 CREATED & SOLD
IN Santa Monica, ca

Deb makes her one-of-a-kind metal mosaics and enameled jewelry in her Santa Monica art studio and sells it at the Ten Women Gallery on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, CA. 

COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZABLE

order your own!

Custom orders are welcome. Please contact Deb to arrange a studio visit, in person or over FaceTime, and collaborate on a custom piece that perfectly complements your space. 

If you're in Southern California, come see Deb’s work at the Ten Women Gallery on Montana Ave. in Santa Monica.


 and ENJOYED
BY COLLECTORS

“Working with Deb exceeded every possible expectation…”

Her artwork is magnificent, but what made the experience of working with Deb unique and extraordinary was both her complete dedication to process and her commitment to partnership. Deb worked tirelessly to make every aspect of her piece the best it could be, from consulting engineers and chemists to endless experimentation. This extraordinary dedication is reflected in the awe-inspiring final piece. Collaborating with Deb was unlike any other commission — she included me in every aspect of the design and creative process, which gave me a unique sense of ownership and perspective on Deb’s final masterpiece.  It was a true joy to work with Deb and I am thrilled and inspired daily by her work.
— Kristina Morris (Pacific Palisades, CA)