Patina (ˈpa tə nə) is a film on the surface of bronze or similar metals (produced by oxidation over a long period); a sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, wear, and polishing; or any such acquired change of a surface through age and exposure. On metal, patina is a coating of various chemical compounds such as oxides or carbonates formed on the surface during exposure to the elements (weathering). Patina also refers to accumulated changes in surface texture and colour that result from normal use of an object such as a coin or a piece of furniture over time. / Patinas are restricted to exposed surfaces and are fragile (that is, they can flake off). One reason bronze is so highly valued in statuary is that its patina protects or passivates it against further corrosion. This natural patina is solid and seldom shows a tendency to flake. Brass is also resistant to corrosion, but it is, in the long run, not as attractive since local pitting shows against the shiny background. / source: Wikepedia Dictionary :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patina credits: / MJRANUM for the torso / water and textures (photographs and digital paintings) by yours truly. © 2009 jokiargu creations / All rights rederved
Concrete arches of Folkestone
Rusty piece of scrap metal in Wakayama, Japan. Makes me think of an alien abduction for some reason.. Protected by Creative Commons license.
A traffic rail guard thing in Kada, Japan. The corrosion has been caused by the nearby ocean with it’s mists on my back as a photographed this piece.
A curbside growth of moss with a touch of industrial paint in Hiroshima, Japan.
What can I say…it’s a padlock. But it’s a piece of Dad’s beloved Green Head, where salt, wind and sand create their own style of art. For enquires about canvas prints, or photographic prints larger than Redbubble options, please contact me via bubblemail
yes..another shed, another paddlock! For enquires about canvas prints, or photographic prints larger than Redbubble options, please contact me via bubblemail
Found this in Shibuya, Tokyo. Some electrical box that had been covered with posters and stickers, then cleared of posters and stickers, then covered with fliers and finally cleared of fliers. I got lucky.
Detail from old metal trunk, aged in a cellar
ABSTRACT: Watercolour, Indian Inks, Gouache and pencil are used in this study of corrosion, rust and fossils found on a rock. This experimental piece has been executed on heavy cartridge paper and was done when I was about 18 or 19 years old. / / Example of framed print: /
/ / For a limited time only, our plant is offering refurbished units of this popular model, now also available with stealth technology (white shirt mounted only). Murder Machine Industries Inc. accepts no liability for potential friendly fire from refurbished units.
Detail of a concrete pole near my apartment in Wakayama City, Japan.
Detail of an abandoned freight car from somewhere in Budapest 10th district.
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From a series of recent abstracts I’ve painted
Photomontage – layers of elements taken from various photographed objects/textures.
An old Essex found decaying away on an old farm- a new wheel and a coat of paint and she’ll be like new.
BYGONE ERA IMAGE COLLECTION If you rest, you rust. – Helen Hayes Old Dodge truck in a junk yard in Burlington, Colorado. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Please don’t copy or download this image. My photos may NOT be reproduced and/or used in any form without my written permission. If you want this photograph, I would be honored for you to purchase it. ©2008 Patricia Montgomery | Bucks Mountain Galleries All rights reserved.
My love for rust recently got the best of me. / I just can’t get over the natural beauty of it. / Enjoy! / / Copyright Notice: / All images are the property of ©Leah Highland and may not be used wholly or in part without the prior written permission by email, including copying, duplicating, manipulating, printing, / publishing (even on a web site), reproducing, storing, or transmitting by any means.
close up off a small section of an old rain water tank. – Chalk Hill (Look Out Hill) – Kwinana Western Australia.
The bottom of a boat in Wakayama City, Japan.
Made while listening to Daft Punk. The underside of an overpass in Tokyo.
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