Question

How did David Smith begin to use metal as his medium? What were his sources of inspiration?

Answer 1

Answer:

David worked at an automobile shop and learned how to do soldering and spot-welding techniques. He used this to transfer it into art. He was inspired by Pablo Picasso and Julio Gonzalez.

Explanation:

Answer 2

He was inspired by the art of Pablo Picasso and Julio Gonzalez. During his early years before he became an artist he also worked in an automobile factory where he learning soldering and spot-welding techniques. He then started to mix his technical knowledge and art to create art.