Natural Copper Electroforming Artists

Written By Dennis Ray

DENNIS RAY- MANAGING DESIGNER
MARY ANNA BARRATT - FINISHING ARTIST
6822 TlLDEN LANE NORTH BETHESDA, MARYLAND 2O852
301-881-7813 WWW.ELEAVES.COM

Dennis and Mary Anna have been capturing and embellishing natural leaf designs for over a decade. Dennis found his passion for electroforming nature early in life as a high school science project, and his natural talents were honed by working with his professors at university.

Mary Anna is a trained illustrator and naturally gifted artist. Her degree in life sciences and agriculture helps her in blending natural colors that put the final touch on our work.

Our special method of capturing in copper actual items from nature is ever changing. Each year brings new techniques to our jewelry and art designs.

We are fortunate to participate in many of the finest exhibitions in America. The American Craft Council, Crafts at Lincoln Center, ArtRider Shows, One of a Kind – New York – Chicago, Carolina Craftsman, Sugarloaf Shows, and the Philadelphia Flower Show are some of our annual events.

NORTH BETHESDA, MARYLAND

HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA

Dennis Ray

I create unique natural botanical jewelry designs using artistic copper electroforming techniques. Even after encasing the natural cutting in copper it remains safe inside the work. I developed my application of this art form as a high school science project and it has been my passion for several decades. Creating special projects from historic trees or winery grape leaves is especially motivating. Nature is amazing and I am very lucky to work with it in my American Craft.

https://www.leafpin.com
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