Paul's fish are made with a solid wooden body, and adorned with metal plating, bottle-cap scales or textured with layers of paint and various experimental materials. … See More >>>
Mixed Media from the Piedmont
Paul Sumner is a mixed-media craftsman hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina. Since 1983 Paul has produced hand-crafted wood and metal sculpture from his home studio. His work has been featured in galleries throughout the country, and shows and exhibitions including the American Craft Exposition in Chicago, ACC Baltimore and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.
Fish
Birds
Paul's birds are colored with layers of paint and wax, and textured through a process that involves rounds of adding color and sanding back … See More >>>
Bugs
Each of Paul's bugs feature a wooden body with metal legs and plating. He creates an almost organic effect through extensive use of recycled materials, … See More >>>
Color
Birds, insects and fish are all perfect subjects for Paul to explore vibrant and outlandish color schemes. Color features prominently in his designs, and is achieved using a variety of materials and techniques, from paint to tin to colored pencil.
Texture
Interesting textures are achieved using various methods, often incorporating the qualities of the media into the design of the pieces. Some are sleek and polished, while other pieces wear a skin of rust and look to have crawled from the depths of a scrap yard.
