In an earlier blog I described what limited and open editions mean. They are the two most common bronze sculpture types.
Today I want to tackle a more unusual topic!
In the world of bronze the rarest type you’ll find is a one-of-a-kind sculpture. This means there is only one of that particular sculpture in existence, making it […]
Since I happened to create two animal sculptures that happen represent the Republican and Democratic parties, I thought it would be interesting to dive into the origins of these animal symbols.
This summary is from findings in the 2015 Hiscox Online Art Trade Report
The value of the global online art market has risen from just under $1 billion in 2013 to an estimated $6.3 billion in 2019
Clearly the trend of buying art online is only […]
The “Lost Wax” bronze casting method dates back centuries to ancient Chinese, Indian, Greek and Egyptian cultures. And though the technique has evolved, it’s still much like it was in ancient times.
Bronze is the most popular metal for cast sculptures due to its strength, lack of brittleness, and expanding/shrinking properties throughout the casting process. Bronze alloys also allow for very […]
I find that even collectors of bronze can be unclear about how editions work. Here I’ll pull back the curtain on the bronze industry a little and give you some key vocabulary to understand what you’re seeing here and at other sculpture sites.
You’ll find a nice video on the process of how bronze sculptures are made right here, so […]
I’m sure there are plenty of you out there who, like me, struggle to find anniversary gifts that are unique yet meaningful to your lasting love and relationship. Traditionally, the 8th wedding anniversary is commemorated by gifts of bronze or pottery. Who knew?
The 8th may not get as much […]
With hundreds of art shows across the country each year, I thought it would he helpful to artists and art collectors to give my take on the top art shows that I have exhibited at. Not only do I believe any artist looking to expand their brand and vision should be doing art shows, I think […]
As a lover of Scottish Terriers, I wanted to give my list of sites, products and accounts to follow for all things Scottish Terrier!
Dogtime.com – This is just an amazing site with very in-depth information on over 100 breeds. They have resources for dog health, training, how-to’s, product […]
Bronze’s durable beauty makes it unique among artistic media. But not all bronzes are created equal. There’s a lot of variation out there and it pays to know what you’re looking at and what you’re investing in.
I’ve found there are four common characteristics of lost-wax bronze that are worth keeping in mind. We came up with a handy little acronym for thinking about bronze quality: […]
