I've been a full time Copper Artist for 16 1/2 years in Stuart, FL and exhibit and sell my work at art festivals throughout Florida.

Before this time I spent several years working in photofinishing, printing, a frame gallery and a few odd jobs. During these years I expressed my artistic side by working on creative projects at home, but I was not finding my full expression and potential through my occupations.

After 18 years I finally realized that the solution was to begin my own business putting my artistic talents to work. I found there was a need for a durable, good sounding and aesthetically pleasing wind chime and began creating high quality wind chimes which I called Thundebird Chimes. Over the years I wanted to be more expansive with my artistic creations and in 2006 I began working on wall sculptures applying techniques and processes I had learned over the years working with copper.

Even though being a self-employed traveling Artist is not the easiest job in the world, doing the work of five people combined, I would not give it up for anything. The ultimate reward is when someone appreciates my work enough to purchase it and give it a new home. Thanks for visiting my booth. Jeff HInkley