In my 23 years of working as a Lifeguard I came to believe that pelicans may be the best surfers.

Finishing up this hammered and welded bronze sculpture of cattails with three hummingbirds in flight

These squid are a combination of wood and welded bronze. I like to have the patterns in the wood 🪵

Creating a tropical coral reef with a trigger fish made of bronze and liquidamber wood

A quick look at some of the many projects done the last couple years! #welding #art #sculpture

Shaping a large sand dollar to be integrated into a light fixture. #welder #welding #art #artist

I like using natural wood sometimes to create an environment for sculptures. #artist #sculpture

A beautiful butterfly swarm just installed on the side of this home. #welder #welding #art #artist

Working on this steel oak tree that is now ready for some bronze leaves. #oaktree #steel #bronze

A little bit of hammering and this bronze oak leaf takes shape #bronze #asmrsounds #asmr

Welding together more elements into this tide pool. #tidepools #crab #anemone #burlwood

Hot patina for this Dungeness crab. #welding #weldedart #blacksmith #art #marinelife #patina #crab

I’m assembling a new piece that we will be installing soon, stay tuned for the finished product.

Working on a die for some upcoming butterflies. #butterflies #art

Adding texture to the bronze really brings life to an otherwise lifeless material. #bronze

I built out this octopus to create its centerpiece ecosystem for a private dining room @palacasino.

Chiseling away at a halibut tail on this slab of silver maple. @woodcraftsupply @streettreerevival

Installed stairwell sculpture of some barracuda swimming through kelp.

A close up of some barracuda before they were installed as a part of a larger piece.

Hammering out these bronze lobster legs is a heck of a workout! #bronze #blacksmith

I have always loved frogs! This one is going to be a fun addition to a new sculpture. #frog #frogs

Throwback to my first seahorse! They are such iconic animals with endless sculptural possibilities.

Here’s the process of putting together this parrot fish sculpture.

Blacksmithing is used to add texture and shape to many of my sculptures. #welding #blacksmithing

Sometimes simple tools, like this forming die I made, become some of the most frequently used tools

Making large sculptures can be daunting and I’m grateful to have an awesome team to help me.

The beginning processes of a blue heron. #herron #blueherron #sculpture

Sculpture Across Materials and Styles | Gerard Basil Stripling Ep. 14 is now available!

The bronze and wood combination really works well to capture the feel of this squid. #squid

Sculpture Materials and Styles | Gerard Basil Stripling Ep. 14 is now available on YouTube!

Carving out a die for some seahorses I’m putting together. #woodcarving #maple #die #chisel

My art is inspired by the natural world. Look at the movement of this steel and bronze leopard shark

I’m using my @tigbrush to bring out the best in this stainless.

I had some help getting the squid tentacles flowing just right. #squid #mixedmediaartwork

Beautiful spots and swirls in the wood grain on this slab of silver maple from @streettreerevival

This feisty forged bronze crab turned out pretty badass. #crab #bronze #metalart #weldedart

We got to check out a really cool property here in Laguna Beach on the latest install.

Assembling an octopus emerging from a crack that will be a part of a tide pool ecosystem

Tide pools have such a diverse assortment of life and make great subjects for sculptures.

Busting out the oxy-acetylene to mix bronze with the stainless steel skeleton of these starfish.

This is a little insight into my process for making abalone shells.

All hands on deck for carving out this stone. #stone #heron #water #sculpture #welding #carving

The forged steel of “Hungry Eyes” and smooth carved ripples in the carved walnut base

All the texturing and forming that adds detail to pieces like this bronze orchid flower

The octopus is emerging from this amazing stone I found.

I often make dies to help with forming metal on my hydraulic press.

What do you think of this one?

I wanted this sculpture to have a bit of tension with a true standoff feel. #cuttlefish #crab