About: Artist Katrina Miller

A self taught artist, Katrina Miller has been creating copper turtles, fish, birds and various other creatures for twelve years. As a full-time artist and part-time librarian, Katrina draws from both worlds to create fun, whimsical and humorous animals.

A variety of methods are used to forge and fabricate each piece. The original designs are individually hand formed with hammer, anvil and heat. The exteriors are hand-painted and patinated to enhance the natural color of the heated copper.

Katrina's ideas come from the love of nature, twist of humor, and people watching. In each and every piece she strives to keep her designs fresh and spontaneous while maintaining quality workmanship.

"As a very young child I would spend wonderful hours with my mother in the garden. While she planted and weeded I would be watching all the small "critters" ant, bees, snails, centipedes, toads and frogs. Today I am drawing on my love for gardening and my fond childhood memories to created my sculptures. I hope they bring you a smile."

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