Bronze Look Alike Work is Really Cleverly Disguised Cardboard and Paint Patina

These interesting abstractions are really impressive.  They use simple materials to create the illusion of copper with an aged patina. The method to create these is also simple, and alot of fun. They are made by using a cardboard base and building up layers of cardboard of different thicknesses, similar to how a collograph is made. Because this will not go into a printing press, you don't have to worry about how you add the thicknesses. But we will call it a plate nonetheless.

Then, black paint (gesso) is painted on the "plate". After it dries, the artist is free to investigate some of the many colors of copper patina that are formed over time. Here is an example of some of the colors: An artist can re-create any of these by learning how to mix colors, and apply layers of colors on dried layers. Some people call this faux-painting. An artist can imitate a metal color and texture This is the fun of being an artist. The "plates" can be abstract, or more realistic and can tell stories. Don't forget to cover the paint with some varnish for some real zing.