Strike while the iron is hot.

Forging hot iron is a rush and totally cool.

Master Teacher

Innovator Designer

Blacksmith Artist

More about my History...

Phoenix Home and Garden

Forging Ahead

May 2003

Underneath the coal dust and soot is a trained artist and teacher. At Diablo Forge, sparks fly!

Anvils Ring

Texas Barbed Wire'

Summer 2004

In June, 2002, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas during the National Final Rodeo. It was at that time that David developed what has now become known as ""Texas Barbed Wire."

Effingham

Loose Pattern

2017

Loose Pattern originated from an oak log I acquired. It sat for almost a year. It wasn't until thun1bing through a book on Revolutionary Memorabilia I found examples of wood patterns for the casting of lead.

Forever Flower

Blacksmith David Flynn

May 22, 2012

A "Forever Flower," which is made out of metal, rests among the tools of its creation.

Sculpture Garden Exhibition

Red Rocker'

2020

“Red Rocker” is intended to engage the viewer, the sculpture elicits response. Light, fun and whimsical are words I use in describing this piece, which was constructed from an old cable spool.

Arizona Daily Star

Arena Saga

1986

My piece "Arena" was placed at the University of Arizona and this piece had quite the responce in invoking emotions and someone attempted to burn the sculpture.

Who is David A. Flynn?

Blacksmith

I have been blacksmithing professionally for the past 25 years. Drawn to the placid nature of hot metal, forging has become my passion.

Art Development

In 1983, I received a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. In 1987, I received a Master's in Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of Arizona.

Mentoring

“Strike while the iron is hot.” When metal is heated to approximately 2000 degrees, it becomes almost clay-like. After some basic techniques have been learned, the student's imagination is the only limitation. The student will be encouraged to design a piece suitable to their style and skill level. At the same time, the instructor will continue to push the envelope as to the possibilities and potential outcomes of the work.

Consulting

At this time I'm not taking on any new work, or private comissions. However, I might be open to consulting or designing in a limited capacity.

I live with creativity

I am a professional artist who uses blacksmithing as my primary medium to create artwork. For the past two decades, I have created custom iron and steel artwork for homes, individuals, and public art commissions in Tucson, Arizona. My passions in life are creating art and teaching. I am now sharing my enthusiasm for blacksmithing by instructing others.