Beauty in the natural world seems to inspire me.

I enjoy the outdoors, immensely, thus my true inspiration. If I'm not in the shop, you'll find me in the woods.

Dark-River metal design

Many inspirations speak to me, but none more than the majestic power of nature.

Dark River Metal Designs offers our authentic service of hand-cut and hand-crafted metal plasma cut art. Each piece is meticulously created in our studio, where raw steel transforms into stunning representations of the natural world.

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hand-crafted plasma cutting

Our specialty lies in bringing the beauty of the outdoors to life through metal—from majestic wildlife like elk, bears, and soaring eagles, to serene landscape scenes featuring mountains, forests, and lakeside vistas. Every design begins as a vision and evolves through careful planning, precision plasma cutting, and expert finishing techniques that highlight the character of the metal itself.

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What Makes Each Piece Truly Unique

Hand-guided plasma cutting that captures organic details and natural movement

Individual attention to texturing, patinas, and finishing that ensures no two pieces are identical

The inherent variations in steel that give each artwork its own personality

Custom sizing and design modifications to perfectly suit your space