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# Rochelle Ford     Metal Sculptor

Original Houzz profile: [Rochelle Ford     Metal Sculptor](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/rochelle-ford-metal-sculptor-pfvwus-pf~1040246688)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Serves:** San Jose, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Newark, Menlo Park, Foster City, Los Altos, San Carlos, East Palo Alto, Belmont, Stanford, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, West Menlo Park
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 100 Ideabook Saves

A self-taught and ardent metal sculptor, I use an oxyacetylene welding torch to fuse recycled metals and other discarded materials into bold objects of strength and beauty. 

These pieces spring from an intimate and personal exposure to Syrian, African and American cultures. These cross-cultural influences inspire a sense of pride and gratitude and give face, form and meaning to my work.

Mine is an art of transformation, of forging the exceptional out of the commonplace. What society discards, I delight in giving new life.

Rochelle has been featured in "Better Homes & Gardens", "Sunset Books" and "SOHO International Art".

 "Sculpture may not talk, but it certainly can make a statement"

### Services Provided

- Art Installation
- Custom Artwork

### Areas Served

- San Jose
- Fremont
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Clara
- San Mateo
- Redwood City
- Mountain View
- Palo Alto
- Cupertino
- Newark
- Menlo Park
- Foster City
- Los Altos
- San Carlos
- East Palo Alto
- Belmont
- Stanford
- Los Altos Hills
- Atherton
- Woodside
- Portola Valley
- West Menlo Park

### Typical Job Cost

$100 - 4,000

Depends on size and time to produce sculpture.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Rochelle Ford     Metal Sculptor |
| Address | 1155 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, California 94301, United States |
| Phone | (650) 321-5299 |
| Website | http://www.metalsculptor.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 22 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Rochelle Ford     Metal Sculptor](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/rochelle-ford-metal-sculptor-pfvwus-pf~1040246688)
- **Website:** http://www.metalsculptor.com
- **Phone:** (650) 321-5299

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Rochelle has sculptures in private and corporate collections in 38 states, Canada, France, Mexico, England, Holland, Venezuela, Germany, Hong Kong and Israel. She has been exhibited in 85 venues, galleries, museums, hospitals, corporations, universities and government buildings.

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Brian Evans, March 2017**

> Very talented metal artist.  She learns about you first and then works through the design.  We met again after the first phase and she made suggestions to enhance the design.  The final product turned out beautifully.

**★★★★★ — Lisa Marks-Ellis, Feb. 2017**

> Rochelle's beautiful work is sprinkled throughout my house, both inside and out. Her art is creative, unique, and definitely draws compliments from all those that see it. Additionally, Rochelle is a lovely and charming person and a pleasure to work with on commissioned art. She has also helped in the repair of a metal table (one she did not do) and a glass figure-head that she was able to design a creative solution for the problem. I highly recommend viewing Rochelle's art if you are looking for something special either for yourself or as a gift. We have become friends over the years, and I am most thankful for that!!!

**★★★★★ — annrmorse, April 2013**

> I absolutely LOVE Rochelle Ford's work.  I have a free-standing metal sculpture in my living room, and metal pieces on the walls of the dining room,  the kitchen and in the sunroom ... I am a huge fan who greatly admires her talent.  Reviewing her work on the Houzz site, I found another piece I want to buy! Ann Morse

**Comment from Rochelle Ford     Metal Sculptor:**

> Thank you, Ann for your complimentary review.  I'm so pleased you're happy with your sculptures and it delights me to know I'm a part of your life, despite the geographical distance between us.  You're always in my heart!  Rochelle

**★★★★★ — dwpreinitz, Aug. 2012**

> Rochelle is a very creative artist using whatever happens to show up to create her masterpieces.  Rochelle uses old water  heaters, scrap auto parts, dead watch parts, old garden tools, scrap from the Oakland fire, anything and everything.  I love your creations.  It takes an amazing mind to turn scrap into beauty.

**Comment from Rochelle Ford     Metal Sculptor:**

> Thanks for your thoughtful comments.  I love what I do!... and it's always nice to be recognized and appreciated for one's efforts.  Much appreciation!

## Selected projects

- [Sculpture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sculpture-pj-vj~61201)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 90

[See all 1 project](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/rochelle-ford-metal-sculptor-pfvwus-pf~1040246688)

## Ideabooks

- [raford's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3152042/list/raford-s-ideas) — 2 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/raford)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Judy** *(in Photo Questions)*

I want this

A: Hello Judy,  I'm pleased you like the sculpture I created.  Please let me know how we can connect to make this apart of your art collection.  Warm regards,  Rochelle

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-15.*