DAVID FLYNN

ARTIST BLACKSMITH

"FRIENDLY TO THE TRADE"

I have owned and operated Diablo forge since 1998. My focus is on sculptural ironwork, emphasizing function, artistry and craftsmanship. I come from a teaching background and enjoy collaborative design, and at the same time relish in the solitude of piece work. The end result must be high quality and original. All of the designs are hand forged in my studio by me and my partner.   

I began forging iron in 1984 while attending the University of Arizona. It was here that I received my M.F.A. in sculpture. Drawn to the plastic nature of the hot metal, forging became my passion. Over the years I have worked with several master blacksmiths and gained considerable knowledge of traditional and contemporary blacksmith techniques.   

Diablo Forge is a family operated business. My business partner Jon Molden is also my brother-in-law. Jon's motivation is to stay busy and work with projects involving use of artistic license. His emphasis is on refinement of technique and customer satisfaction. After working as a concrete finisher for over ten years he brought his work ethic as well as knowledge of paints and finishing methods from time spent as an auto body technician. His artistic and creative imagination has been a great asset.   

For more details or custom work, please call: 520-616-6068
or E-mail: daflynn6@msn.com   

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We have been hard at work in the public art scene. The piece above is Reflections. Check out more of our work in sculpture section.

Above is David in front of the, extremely hot!, fire cracker forge.

above is Jon and Hard-Times, a public art piece. More photos in sculpture section.