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What type of artwork do you create?
Though I often am asked to create works that are more "realistic"
in style, as you explore the photo galleries listed at the left, you will
find a variety of styles. You will see classical-styled terra-cotta
figures, metal sculptures created in a graphic style, and even mural paintings. I also restore damaged work for other artists, collectors
and galleries.

The Latest Medal UPDATE: For those who visit this site monthly you know that I have been waiting for delivery of a finished casting from the renowed Paris Mint since my original artwork was hand delivered to them last fall.

Last week the Monnaie de Paris delivered 200 bronze Ann Pamela Cunningham Medals just in time for Washington's Birthday! This year two medals will be awarded, though it is expected that typically there would be only one medal per year presented to an honoree "For Extraordinary Service" by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.

Completed Project:
"The Ann Pamela Cunningham Medal." This award medal, named
after the founder of The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, has
been sculpted in clay and then cast in plaster as shown below.
The reverse features a view of the Mont Vernon mansion as seen
from the river. This 288mm sculpture (aprox 11 inches) was
reduced down to it's 72mm final form.

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New version of the "Night" Maquette is now for sale
I have been getting a lot of requests to offer a new series of small
casts of the "Night" model (also know as a "maquettte.") I have
restored one of the original models used for the full-sized version
of "Night" and cast just a few copies of it. This 14" wide x 8" High maquette is hand cast in either resin or hydrocal, a plaster-like product (your choice) for $185. I also offer framing of this piece for an additional $75 and FedEx shipping on this item (and all items) is available at a reasonable rate.

(Shown below cast in Hydrocal,
with no patina color added, framed)

(Shown below cast in Resin,
with antique gold patina added, unframed)

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Just send me an email and I'll get one out to you or send one as a
gift to someone for you. I accept all credit cards over the phone.

February 2012
NEW and NEWS

Sisyphus TWO
I have 90% finished constructing a welded steel sculpture of king "Sisyphus." This sculpture features a 14" stainless steel figure and 12" ground steel sphere. The "mountain" ramp (shown here 1/2 completed) is made from 1/8 and 1/4 inch steel plates with an acid-induced rust finish. The final sculpture will be finished later this week -with pictures updated on this site in March.

Flickering Flame, a steel and stainless steel outdoor sculpture
was completed at the end of January and is now located at it's new home in the Shenandoah. It is shown below with Pat Bennet who commissioned the sculpture for her fabulous new garden.
The stainless steel grass-like ribbons sway in the breeze.

Detail of Flickering Flame base is shown below:

Also NEW and FOR SALE:

Expertly captured from the large 7' x10' original by photographer Art Pierson, for your consideration is a print of "George Washington as Master of the Lodge." The original currently hangs in the theater of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

Size: 20" wide x 30" high on 3/4" stretcher.
Archival quality print on stretched canvas
UV Coating
Signed and Numbered Limited Edition of 250
$375

Next Project: Fort Ethan Allen
I just received the "go ahead" and contract from Arlington County
to proceed with the bronze plaque of the civil war earth-works fort, Fort Ethan Allen. The plaque will be approximately 17" x 30" mounted on a cement sculpted "boulder" to represent the terrain around Fort Ethan Allen as it was in 1860. A clay fort mock-up has been started.

About "Sketch of the Month"
In addition to finished works shown in my photo galleries, each month I want to show you a "work in progress." This is usually something you might see wandering around my real-world studio. So, even if you are unable to visit Studio 33 as often as you'd like, you can always stop back here and see what's new -online. I hope you enjoy looking at these sketches, works-in-progress and models. Remember to stop back frequently to see what's new in Studio 33.

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