Petunias are known for being bright and unapologetic, and that was exactly the spirit I wanted to capture in this stainless steel petunia sculpture. This oversized bloom demanded a lot of torch work, coaxing the metal through brilliant blues into deep purples. From there, I chased the form with a grinder, sketching in silver and gold accents by hand. The result felt almost graphic, as if the metal flower had been illustrated and then pulled into three dimensions.

The center was anchored with a detailed stamen bundle, drawing the eye inward and giving the piece a sense of movement radiating outward across each petal. Around the bloom, I added three leaves with bead-rolled veins. I kept them mostly silver but gave them just enough gold to create contrast, subtle support for the drama of the flower itself.

This metal petunia sculpture is wall hanging, made entirely of stainless steel, colored using only heat patinas, and is safe to be kept outdoors!