We here at Tucson Iron & Metal have made a concerted effort to not only inform or customers and readers of the hows and how not to’s of scrapping, but also the timing and pricing as well. One of the areas we actually get quite a bit of feed back about is our articles on scrap metal artist from around the world. America, the Phillipines and this month Scotland. Our friends from across the pond are no strangers to scrap metal or scrap art for that matter. Scottish scrap art is a old tradition in the United Kingdom and Helen Denerley is a pro and a marvel. Ever seen a scrap metal giraffe…keep reading.

Scottish Scrap Art

In North East Scotland you will find Helen Denerley working diligently on her artwork with a welding torch in one hand and and maybe a hammer or grinder in the other. Scrap metal art isn’t easy work, and it takes style and imagination to conquer steel and mold it into the creation in the minds eye. Helen Denerley has been scrap metal sculpting for over 40 years, and has the commissioned works to prove it. You may find her work in Scotland, England Wales, Japan, China and many other large cities. From small cats to panthers..and hummingbirds to Ravens, you’ll find a wide assortment of animals to gaze at..including her giraffes, located in Edinburgh and more recently Hong Kong.

Helen has worked with other notable artist including John McGeoch.  Helen has worked with many other artist as well, overall she enjoys the artful stimulation of collaborating with others. Helens artful hand drawings and imaginative touch have lead her hands to create some of the most thoughtful and beautiful pieces of scrap art to been shown around the world. From the smallest feline, to the towering Giraffe of Hong Kong.