Wrought Iron
"When love and skill work together expect a masterpiece."
John Ruskin 1819 - 1900
Artist's Statement
I awake early totally recharged, physically and mentally
from yesterday's many hard tasks. I always remind
myself how lucky, thankful and blessed I am to be
able to do what I do.
It never ceases to amaze me, how I can take this hot, hard and dirty work and turn it into a pleasurable pastime that I never tire of.
From the creative element to the financial bonus, the work is its own reward.
My advice - find something you can really love, and do it well no matter what anyone else may think. Be of service and true to yourself. Enjoy!
It never ceases to amaze me, how I can take this hot, hard and dirty work and turn it into a pleasurable pastime that I never tire of.
From the creative element to the financial bonus, the work is its own reward.
My advice - find something you can really love, and do it well no matter what anyone else may think. Be of service and true to yourself. Enjoy!
Andy Leck
30 year iron worker
30 year iron worker
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About Andy Leck's Work
Andy Leck has been practicing the ancient craft of
the forge for three decades. He has honed his skills
recreating traditional home accessories and solving
practical problems with ingenuity for custom situations.
The metal artist has built a practical knowledge and
business creating traditional pieces. In the past
a mainstay was exhibiting at high end craft fairs and
shows with his wife, a talented weaver. The creative
team was featured in national magazines.
Mature and skillfull, he is focusing his skills in new,
often whimsical, directions.
The Shop and Display Gardens
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At the turn of the century friends and neighbors helped
erect the new Scottish Lion Wrought Iron workshop.
A visit to the Bristol, Maine gallery and display gardens
usually includes an opportunity to meet with the metal artist.
Andy shares the property with his life long partner and wife,
the weaver Phyllis Leck. The gardens are an expression
of her design sense. The plants are a delightful backdrop
for the ever changing array of work by Andy.
Terms
Payment
Personal checks, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover and Paypal acceptedShipping starts at $10.00
10% for regular item shipping
Oversized charges apply
Some items can be picked up locally, at a show
or by special arrangement
Special Orders, railings, large sculptures: Deposit of half down with balance due upon completion of project.
Family of Creative Entrepeneurs
The Maine Village Weaver
run by Phyllis Leck is steps
from Andy's workshop.
Phyllis creates stunning wearables
and fabrics for home decor
on her looms.
Shown is Asymetrical
Jewel Tone Wrap.
Daughter, Andrea, operates The Barn Door Bakery
known for
tasty pastries, breads and custom
cakes baked fresh daily in
Damariscotta, Maine
Zackarya Leck has followed his father, practicing
the black smith art on Orcas Island in Washington.
Shown is a crab with movable claws made from recycled steel.
