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I spend half my time at my Austin studio and the other half at my Santa Fe studio . I am a single father with three grown children and a new grand baby girl . I have practiced my sculpture full time for 34 years and love it .I enjoy being around other artists and discussing inspirations and life . My spiritual practices are meditating,doing The Work and reading spiritual books from all cultures and religins .

Artist's Statement

I was born in San Francisco, California, December 5, 1953. As a child I was told that I had no talent and to give up my aspirations as an artist. I failed high school art in 1969. Five years later, I became a full time sculptor and have owned several galleries in Texas and New Mexico.

Although my sculptures are in collections worldwide and have been featured in magazines, books, and films, along with numerous awards, my most meaningful and rewarding experience was when a blind woman cried and told me that 'Shaman's Song' reminded her of her grandfather.

My art was given to me when I sat, heavy laden and discouraged, praying, "God, give me something that I can do and love for the rest of my life and will bring me closer to you". Going into my 34th year as a full time sculptor my love for my art carries this prayer, expressing my gratitude as well as reflecting pieces of my life's journey. My intention is to always share this answered prayer in all ways.

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Biography of Daryl G. Colburn

Daryl G. Colburn, nationally acclaimed non-ferrous metal sculptor, has been working with copper, bronze and silver throughout an impressive three-decade career. A self-taught artist, Daryl has proved to be a pioneer in the art of metal sculpture, mastering techniques such as fusion, patinas, overlays, brazing, reticulation and soldering. He is constantly exploring new techniques; including fusing metals previously thought to be impossible to combine. With an oxygen acetylene torch, hands, heart and hammer, he yields one of a kind sculptures and two-dimensional copper wall hangings, which embody Daryl's passion for life and his quest for God. His extraordinary talent and artistic vision have earned national recognition as well as a client base spanning the globe.

Described as an alchemist, fusing different metals into intricate shapes and figures, and discovering new patinas, his work is a tactile exploration of contrast using his truly unique vision and talent he expresses a work that speaks the language of the heart. Daryl's sculptures call one to go deeper into ones' self.

Being told at the age of eight, "This child has no talent", and failing high school art because he couldn't comprehend the color wheel, it was becoming clear that formal art education held little promise and seemed unlikely that Daryl would pursue a career in art.

At the age of 21, Daryl sat heavy laden in a ditch outside his home in Houston, TX and prayed, "God, give me something that I can do and love for the rest of my life and will bring me closer to you". The very next day Daryl was given an opportunity to take a jewelry class, and so began his 33 years as a full time metal sculptor. Formal education is no match for God and answered prayer.

It is often said that when people fall in love over the years they begin to look alike, such is true of Daryl G. Colburn; with fiery blue eyes, coppery hair, and rusty complexion; and a new sheet of copper. Daryl, with his genuine sense of humor, positive outlook and childlike appreciation of life, speaks of copper as a lover, a friend and a confidant, together they become one.

Entering into his fourth decade, Daryl continues to sculpt new and exciting pieces, with an oxygen acetylene torch, hands, heart, and hammer.

I love the out doors and to travel . I have a new Grandaughter and family and friends are real important to me . I like to read and keep up with what is happening to our world .