Rudy Lechleiter - Art Work / Painting - Canadian artist- signed 1982 metal inlaid wall panel acid etched bronze copper plaque steampunk

Art Work / Painting
by Canadian Artist Rudy Lechleiter

Signed and dated 1982

Size: 24x24 inches

Condition: In good condition (some light scratches)

Artists biography:
"Rudy was born in 1947 in Germany. At age 17, he began a 4 year art training that ranged from graphic art to mural painting. In 1970 he emigrated to Canada settling in Vancouver, British Columbia where he first worked in display, painting sets. He was then introduced to the basics of working creatively on metal surfaces such as brass, copper and aluminum. In 1973, he started his own design studio and has since furthered his skills of etching, oxidizing and painting on metals in to a unique art form. His work is currently exhibited and sold in U.S.A., Germany and Canada."
(source: the artist)

Working process:
"A design is painted on to the metal surface using acid resistant paint. In the following treatment with an acid solution, the surrounding areas are etched (eating in to surface) to leave the design slightly raised, and the paint is again removed. Various methods of using oxidizing agents will result in a variety of colour patterns, a desired contrast or a completely blackened surface. Thin layers of semi-transparent paint will also add to the colour scheme. The skillfull brushing and sanding of the design will render it beautifully highlighted and the resulting three dimensional effect is reminiscent of sculpture. Finally, signed and lacquered with several layers, the surface is sealed and protected."
(source: the artist)