April Bower
April Bower has been working with patinas since the mid 90’s first in coloring copper fountain sculptures then developing her own technique for wall art she calls “Patina Paintings”; painting with chemicals on thin copper sheet that is then mounted on wood. She is a full time working artist with a background as a fine jeweler and metalsmithing ( BFA ASU/ ’74) , has owned her own art business and is currently represented in 5 galleries in the Southwest with both contemporary jewelry and Patina Paintings. Bower has taught many classes in metalsmithing, & lost wax casting, as well as workshops in forming/forging and foldforming. She is a patient instructor stressing innovation & experimentation.