desert steel sculptures

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The intent of this collection is to convey or rekindle the magnitude of a saguaro encounter. We want to define the levels of complexity that exist in desert terrain and transpose this into our work. The challenge is balancing the desire to make each piece as realistic as possible and still letting the metallic feel of the material speak. Works range from two feet to twenty-seven feet tall and include many forms of desert plant life.

artist

Richard Turner and Eric Carroll's collaborative works have been sold in41 states and 10 different countries.
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desert steel sculptures

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2012 Show Schedule January 13-15 Carefree Arts Fest Carefree, AZ 15-22 Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction Scottsdale, AZ February 10-12 Wigwam Festival of Arts Litchfield Park, AZ 24-26 The Great Fair Fountain Hills, AZ March 8-11 LaQuinta Art Festival LaQuinta, CA 16-18 Las Cruces Art Show Las Cruces, NM 23-25 Bayou City Art Fest Houston, TX 23-25 4th Ave Arts Fest Tucson, AZ Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What finishes do the sculptures come in?A: Verdigris (green), Rust, and Stainless SteelQ: Are there additional options I can purchase?A: There are a variety of custom features available including internal lighting systems, additional arms for any cactus size, flowers, nubs, and misting systems.Q: What is a nub?A: The beginning formation of a cactus arm, in its infancy stage. Q: How do your sculptures stand in weather elements.A: Our cacti are made with galvanized steel and can withstand winds of up to 90 miles per hour. In wet climates they rust slightly in the valley of the ribbing giving it depth and a more realistic look to the natural saguaro found in the desert. Q: Have we seen your art on Extreme Makeover Home Edition?A: Yes, we have been on ABC's Extreme Home Makeover Edition twice providing our wonderful sculptures to two very deserving families. We recently provided cactus and a fire pit to the Brown family on January 30th. View our EMHE tab for more details.Q: What are the sizes that your sculptures come in?A: Our saguaros are offered in sizes of 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 21 and 27 foot tall. Our palm trees are offered in 17, 21 and 30 foot. Our spear cactus come in 6 and 8 foot. Our barrel cactus come in sizes small, medium and large. We also offer nubs in small and large. Desert Steel offers a fish hook barrel in small and large that is one of a kind in the market.Q: Where have you sold your sculptures?A: Products have been hand crafted for over six years and sent to customers in 41 different states in North America and throughout France, Mexico, Guam and the Middle East. Q: Where can I get the glass for the firepits?A: www.americanspecialtyglass.comUnder the firepit glass section click on the store tab and there you can view all of the color options.