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Misty Copeland’s Art and Story Inspires Dance Sculpture

Dancers have always fascinated me. The combination of their athleticism and art is stunning. I admire dancers for their commitment to their craft and their focus on every movement and its impact on the overall result. One dancer whose story and art particularly spoke to me is Misty Copeland. She made history as the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American … [Read more...]

Boston Dancer Immortalized in Sculpture Art

Many of my dance sculptures have been inspired by watching the performing artists at the Boston Ballet. In particular, this work, "Boston Dancer," illustrates the beautiful movement and excitement a ballet dancer can communicate to an audience. I loved this work so much, I created it in crystal and bronze. Dancers speak to their audiences through their movements. As a sculpture artist, I endeavor … [Read more...]

Bronze Ballet Sculpture Inspired by Degas

If you are a fan of dance and sculpture, you are no doubt familiar with Degas' famous ballet dancer sculptures. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Upon Degas's death in 1917, more than 150 figurative sculptures were found in his studio. Most were made of fragile wax, clay, and plastiline (a wax- and oil-based modeling material). Many had deteriorated. Only a few were preserved … [Read more...]

Twin Candlesticks Functional Sculpture Art

Some people believe fine art's primary function is aesthetic or decorative. In many cases, this is true. Most of my sculpture art is intended to be admired and to invoke emotion or trigger a positive memory for viewers. In a sense, all fine art is functional in this way. It would be rare for someone to experience a work of art and not respond in some way. On the other hand, more traditionally … [Read more...]

Striped Bass Sculpture Art Celebrates Angling on Martha’s Vineyard

“Striper" is inspired by all my days and nights fishing the beautiful waters of Martha’s Vineyard. This piece invokes the glow of the fish's stripes. It twists and lunges to escape the hook in an act of defiance and beauty. Striped bass fishing is a renowned exercise on Martha's Vineyard. So much so, there have been several books written on the topic. The website Striperspace.com features … [Read more...]

Bronze Sculpture Celebrates the Maestro

Merriam-Webster defines "maestro" as a "master usually in art, especially an eminent composer, conductor or teacher of music." My many symphony visits motivated me to create this bronze sculpture art. Anyone who has ever been to the symphony can easily picture the conductor standing in front of the orchestra. With a flourish and a flair, this leader is in complete control of the musicians who … [Read more...]