Robert Alan Buck, right, is a direct metal artist, a technique that works directly with the metal instead of using molds. He works out of his studio in Largo where he incorporates the influences of Julio Gonzales and Pablo Picasso. He has been commissioned to create furniture, free-standing art forms, and architectural pieces such as gates. It can take several weeks to complete a project because of the care and attention to detail in his work. He is currently working on an abstract architectural piece he calls Sea Turtles, a 10-foot-tall voluptuous woman titled Venus de Largo as well as a gate called Spring. He wants his work to inspire other artists to come together, forming an artist colony in downtown Largo. "I hope that being here and inviting passersby into my studio to watch me work and discuss art, will promote art awareness in the area and that other artists will locate to this area as well. This historic downtown area of Largo has been redeveloped with a pedestrian friendly retail design which is very conducive to art studios and galleries." Buck also teaches blacksmith/metal arts classes. Information about the classes and his artwork can be found on his Web site www.RobertAlanDesigns.com or by calling (727) 588-1315.
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