Archives for Bronze

‘A DREAM COME TRUE’

‘A DREAM COME TRUE’

May 22, 2014 | by

Sandy Scott distinctly remembers a call from Jack Guenther, who called her out of the blue six years ago. Guenther wasn’t calling to discuss a particular piece he was interested in purchasing. This call was to ask Scott to fly from her home in Lander, Wyoming, to the new site of the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. Scott was more than happy to oblige. “He took me on a grand tour of this outrageously beautiful building that they were going to restore; it was an art deco masterpiece,” Scott says. “But, when I saw it, it was
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Taking Risks

Taking Risks

January 22, 2014 | by

If things had gone differently, Tammy Garcia might be operating her own beauty salon instead of creating award-winning art that sells as quickly as she can create it. Although she has been making and selling pottery since she was a teenager, at one point she enrolled in a beauty school, but quit because she couldn’t afford to continue. The beauty world’s loss was the art world’s gain. One of the most collectible Pueblo potters today, Garcia creates unique ceramic pieces that include traditional effigies, water jars, and storage jars. Tammy Garcia (New Mexico) Elk Hunter Natural Clay “These pots are
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Making Them Proud

Making Them Proud

November 25, 2013 | by

Artistic talent cannot be taught; rather it is birthed by a passion that lies deep within the heart and soul. There is no more shining example of this truism than reflecting on the prolific oeuvre created by Arizona-based sculptor Bill Nebeker during an amazing career that has spanned nearly four decades. Born November 13, 1942, in Twin Falls, Idaho, Nebeker’s early values were shaped by life in the small ranching and farming community. Although he spent many youthful hours whittling images of dogs, horses, miniature saddles, and even small sailing ships from unused wood he found on the family farm,
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Inner Dyamics

Inner Dyamics

September 25, 2013 | by

Star York’s sculptures have earned her an enviable reputation as a talented artist, whose works are a delightful combination of composition and color. Whether she is depicting people or animals, she is driven to create renditions that are anatomically accurate and aesthetically appealing. Her success in accomplishing both is evident in impressive sales and loyal collectors. Star York (New Mexico) Cougar Bronze 48˝ by 23˝ “The expression on this mountain lion comes from our big cat, who loves to stretch out on his favorite rock, proudly surveying his domain.” Star York (New Mexico) Like Father Bronze 28˝ by 12˝ “We
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A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MAN

A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MAN

July 25, 2013 | by

T.D. Kelsey would readily agree that he is living a life that many would envy. An award-winning sculptor, he divides his time between Texas and Wyoming. A former commercial pilot, he can jump into the cockpit of one of his planes and take to the skies whenever the mood hits, or saddle up one of his horses and go for a ride. It is a life that suits the talented artist—and suits him well. T.D.Kelsey (Texas) Pick Pocket Bronze 17″ By 21″ “While cheeking this bronc around to get on, this cowboy almost gets his chaps removed.” This sculpture was
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Poetry in Three Dimensions

Poetry in Three Dimensions

May 25, 2013 | by

Sherry Sander marvels at how her life has unfolded, grateful to be able to sculpt animals and do what she loves. Sherry Sander (Montana) On The Jump Bronze 15″ High By 16″ Wide We had a pretty little Springer named Buddy, who loved to take us for walks in our grain fields. With her nose to the ground, intersecting our straight path left to right and back again, she walked in the hope that there might be a flush to experience. Sherry Sander (Montana) A Dissonant Descent Bronze 12.5″ High By 8″ Wide In music, dissonant might refer to notes
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A Work in Progress

A Work in Progress

January 25, 2013 | by

Art and animals—the two are inseparable as far as sculptor Mick Doellinger is concerned. Although art and animals have always been his destiny, his path to career artist was anything but conventional. In fact, it’s the stuff legends are made of. Mick Doellinger (Texas) Excel Bronze 32.5″H By 51″L By 24″W I was commissioned to create this piece for an international marketing company. It stands in the lobby of the company’s headquarters to remind associates of their commitment to excellence. Mick Doellinger (Texas) Full Of Himself Bronze 21″H By 26″L By 9″W With this piece, I wanted to portray a
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For the Love of Art

For the Love of Art

November 26, 2012 | by

While many great gallery owners and artists make our business special, we chose to visit with a few of them and ask them to share thoughts about what they do. John Coleman (Arizona) 1804, The Newcomers Bronze 37″ High Morgan Weistling End Of Harvest Oil 34″ By 50″ Morgan Weistling Emmie’s Rose March/April 1999 Howard Terpning (Arizona) Among The Spirits Of The Long-Ago People Oil 42″ By 40″ Frank Johnson Night Time In The Canyon Oil 24″ By 18″ Bill Anton (Arizona) Branding At Red Bluff Oil 16″ By 20″
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A Man and His Medium

A Man and His Medium

September 26, 2012 | by

The stone speaks to me. I let the stone tell me what to do. Doug Hyde (Arizona) People Of The Red Tailed Hawk Bronze 62″ By 40″ By 76″ The Red Tailed Hawk is one of the most common hawks. He is revered in Indian country for his hunting skills and keen vision. The sculpture shows him flying over all the different tribes, from early history to today. Doug Hyde (Arizona) The Drum Echoes Through Our Hearts Utah Alabaster 10″ By 27″ By 19″ This intertribal gathering of many different tribes has the common thread of the drum. It is
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Spiritual Messenger

Spiritual Messenger

July 26, 2012 | by

His Native American friends call him Big Red Ears, because he listens so intently to their stories; Two Chairs, because he takes up two chairs when he sits down; and Spiritual Messenger, because he is sharing their stories. Dave McGary Chief Washakie Bronze The unveiling of this monument in our nation’s capitol in the rotunda in Washington, D. C. with senators, congressmen, and more than 200 Native Americans in attendance was one of the proudest moments of my artistic career. It now stands in the permanent collection of Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol. Dave McGary Walks Among The
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