Dragon’s Breath Forge LLC

 Aaron R. Williams

Commissioned Works

Ø                   Ø    Stoned Fire pit and Auto Seating, commissioned by artist Randy Wix, Pueblo, CO.  2008

Ø                  Ø     Baptismal Railing.  Iron and copper, commissioned by the Shrine of St. Therese

                  Church, Pueblo, CO. 2008

Ø      Garden Gate.  Iron and copper, commissioned by the Fuller family, 2005.

Ø      Steel Sunburst.  Steel window decoration, commissioned by the Sonnema family, 2004.

Awards

Ø      Colorado State Fair Art Exhibition and Competition, Honorable Mentions 2007

Ø      Colorado State University Department of Art, Best of Show Award 2007

Ø      Colorado State University Department of Art, Juror’s Choice Award 2006

Ø      Honorable Mentions from the Pueblo Art Guild

Ø      Colorado State University Department of Art, Meritorious Award

Juried Exhibitions and Shows

Ø     2008.  Art on South Main, 10”x10” Show.  Pueblo, CO.

     Outside the Ship Portal

Ø     2007.  Colorado State Fair Art Exhibition and Competition.  Pueblo, CO.  

     The Dance of Life, Winner, Honorable Mention.

Ø     2007.  2007 Student Art Show, CSU-Pueblo. Pueblo, CO.

     The Dance of Life, Winner of the Best of Show Award.

Ø     2006 – 2007 Art & Soul Pueblo Street Gallery.  Pueblo, CO.

     ΑΓΓΕΛΑ ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ (Preserver Angel)

Ø     2006.  Pueblo Art Guild Eclectic Show.  Pueblo, CO.

     I.M.D. Improvised Musical Device, Winner, Honorable Mention.

           ΑΓΓΕΛΑ ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ (Preserver Angel), Winner, Honorable Mention.

Ø     2006.  2006 Student Art Show, CSU-Pueblo. Pueblo, CO.

     I.M.D. Improvised Musical Device, Winner of the Juror’s Choice Award.

Ø     2005.  Art at Christmas.  Pueblo Bank and Trust.  Pueblo, CO.

     ΑΓΓΕΛΑ ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ (Preserver Angel), Cattail, Cattails, Inn Vioforla

Ø     2005 - 2006.  U.S. Bank Art on the Streets Program.  Colorado Springs, CO.

     Tangram at Rest

Ø     2005.  2005 Student Art Show, CSU-Pueblo.  Pueblo, CO.

     Cattail

Ø     2004.  Colorado State Fair Art Exhibition and Competition.  Pueblo, CO.

     Inn Vioforla

Ø     2004.  Pueblo Art Guild Eclectic Show.  Pueblo, CO.

     Cattail, Winner, Honorable Mention.

     Cattails, Winner, Honorable Mention.

Ø     2004.  2004 Student Art Show, CSU-Pueblo.  Pueblo, CO.

     Inn Vioforla, Winner of the Meritorious Award

Ø     2003.  2003 Student Art Show, CSU-Pueblo.  Pueblo, CO.

Art Auctions

Ø     2008.  The Cradle Project, Albuquerque, NM

     Rocking the Cradle of Love with Thyme

Media and Techniques

I participate in many “living history” events demonstrating 18^th & 19^th Century metalworking techniques.  My knowledge of traditional blacksmithing is self taught, I have fabricated tools and utensils utilizing these techniques as well as several pieces of my art works.  I have also created other metal goods on commission using a combination of traditional blacksmithing and modern techniques.  My main medium that I work in is metal, whether that is steel, copper, brass, iron, sterling sliver, gold or an old piece of wrought iron.  I have used many different techniques in my exploration of manipulating metal, from reposé work to arc welding, puddleing, twisting and scrolling.

Other Professional Qualifications

I have designed and set up numerous art shows and exhibitions, both as part of my employment through CSU-Pueblo and as part of my involvement in the CSU Art Club.  I have also designed and hung private galleries spaces.