This bloom is based off of the Phalaenopsis orchid flower which I have always found to be incredibly beautiful. The bilateral symmetry is quite intriguing and the delicate complexity mixed with vibrant colors has always been stunning to me.

I had made an 11 inch version a little while back and it was fun to redesign the Phalaenopsis to be larger for this 24" blue orchid sculpture. The bigger scale required a keen eye for intricacy as the larger size demanded more detail and precision in order for it to read properly as a metal orchid.

This vibrant blue patina design with colorful veins was fun because I could get very detailed with the forking nature of the vein patterns. Having the deep blue background really had them pop in a striking manner! The blue heat patina is the hottest color I can achieve with my torch, so the entire surface got that intense blue first, and then I worked the vein details on top.

I now have 3 different sizes templated out. The largest is 31" wide by 27" tall by 18" deep, the next size is 24" wide by 22" tall by 15" deep, and the smallest is 18" wide by 16" tall by 11" deep.

I've made several orchid sculptures in different colors. See also my White Orchid, Spotted Blue Orchid, Metal Orchid.

This 24" Blue Orchid Flower sculpture is wall hanging, made entirely of stainless steel, colored using only heat patinas, and is safe to be kept outdoors!