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Douglas Pryor is a unique metal sculptor pushing the boundaries of what's possible with a single piece of material. Explore his captivating 'raising and chasing' artistry and join his Patreon community.
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Unexpected delights
FreeLast year I had the opportunity to teach at the Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing, a community driven educational cent...
Raising and Chasing a Steel Skull (full length)
FreeOver the years I've taught a number of face study classes and projects. I've always wanted to add a skull study into the...
A year of Friendship and Gratitude.
FreeI’m approaching 10 years of teaching which is wild to me because it feels like only yesterday that Steve Grater...
The spark.
FreeThe first moment I had the headdress cut out and fitted to the skull felt like pure magic. It felt like I was working wi...
At the end of the maze.
FreeThere is a magical sense of relief when the hard part is done. Finding my way to the end of this maze has been super edu...
A less than straightforward path.
FreePuzzles! The chaos of creation! The joy of drawing and imperfection!
Work it hot and cold.
FreeForging and Chasing a Steel Face! Mixing hot work over shaping stakes, slow anneals, and cold work working from both sid...
2024 event updates and more!
FreeI'm crawling out of my post holiday shell and finding a busy season ahead of me!What I am looking forward to most this y...
Rams Head Project: Chapter Twelve
FreeOur last chapter of this project brings out a few new tools, and the best of our subtle planishing.
Rams Head Project: Chapter Eleven
FreeWe'll be looking at our final shapes, how to finish the hair segments, and some surface clean up methods including using...
Rams Head Project: Chapter Ten
FreeRepoussé, or work done from the inside of the project, has some huge advantages and shortcomings.
Rams Head Project: Chapter Nine
FreeMaking a rubbing is a low tech, fast, and a guaranteed way to make an exact copy of your line work. Let start the rest o...
Rams Head Project: Chapter Eight
FreeShaping stake correction methods with soft faced hammers and gathering passes to make room for some free hand hair style...
Rams Head Project: Chapter Seven
FreeIn this chapter we're going to focus on refining the balance between the convex and concave curves of the horn.
Rams Head Project: Chapter Six
FreeIn Chapter Six we deepen and build the lower face and draw out the horns!
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- 2019-02-25
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About Douglas Pryor
Douglas Pryor is a metal sculptor specializing in the intricate techniques of raising and chasing. Since launching his Patreon in February 2019, he has cultivated a dedicated community of 254 members, with 117 actively supporting his work. Pryor's artistic focus lies in exploring the inherent limits of a single, unbroken piece of metal, striving to create forms unlike anything seen in modern times. His unique approach blends traditional metalworking skills with a contemporary aesthetic. With estimated monthly earnings ranging from $600 to $3600, his Patreon reflects the growing appreciation for his exceptional craftsmanship. He consistently challenges himself and his medium, delivering visually striking and technically impressive pieces to a growing audience of enthusiasts.