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POW Liberation Monument — Miramar US National Cemetery

"Liberation" POW Monument Bronze, Stainless Steel and Concrete 15 ft tall Dedicated September 16th, 2011 US National Cemetery, Miramar, San Diego, California Commissioned by the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Chapter One Open to PublicClick Here for Map “This statue will convey the excitement, the trepidation, the exhilaration and emotion of the LIBERATION moment, as the emaciated soldier steps out of the darkness into the “Sunshine of Freedom”.  He portrays the thousands who Read more [...]

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson Monument Bronze Life-Size A Tribute to Homer Simpson For the Fans, Cast, Creators and Crew Moe's Garden on the Fox Studios Lot, Los Angeles Dedicated 16 Feb 2012 The Simpsons' 500th Episode Celebration The Longest Running Scripted Show in Television HistoryHomer Simpson © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. Used with permission.   Read more [...]

Mary Tyler Moore — Emmys Hall of Fame

Portrait bust of Actress Mary Tyler Moore. Commissioned by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the Emmys Hall of Fame. Two bronze casts were created. One will be installed in Hollywood, at the Emmys Hall of Fame Courtyard. The second cast will be installed at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Orlando, Florida. Los Angeles, CA, 10 Aug 2011 The inspiration for her portrait: Mary from the Dick Van Dyke show. Thanks to FortisRevenge, Cake, and YouTube for this great music video Read more [...]

Vivian Vance for Emmys Hall of Fame, Hollywood, CA

Portrait of Vivian Vance Clay for Bronze Life-Size 2012 Commissioned by the Academy of Televisions Arts and Sciences for the Emmys Hall of Fame Dress is from "Lucy Becomes a Sculptress" episode, season 2 almost 60 years ago (air date Jan 12, 1953). Photos of the clay sculpture. Now in the foundry for the lost wax bronze processes.   Read more [...]

Capt. Matt Bancroft, USMC

  Portrait of Capt. Matt Bancroft USMC Commission for the Bancroft Family 2002 FALLEN MIRAMAR MARINE CAPTAIN MATT BANCROFT TO BE HONORED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BRONZE PORTRAIT TO BE PRESENTED TO FAMILY AT LA JOLLA GALLERY Twenty-nine year old Captain Matt Bancroft, one of seven Miramar Marines who died January 9th in Operation Enduring Freedom, will be honored this weekend at La Jolla’s Fingerhut Gallery at 1205 Prospect Street. A bronze portrait bust of Matt, by San Diego sculptor Read more [...]

Mayor Tom Bradley, Lifetime Achievement Award

2008 World Impact Tom Bradley Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony Dodger Stadium Clubhouse, Los Angeles   Left to Right: Lorraine Bradley (Mayor Bradley's daughter), Tommy Lasorda (2008 Recipient) and Dr. Keith Phillips, President, World Impact. More event photos: http://www.tombradleyaward.com/slideshow/index.html) Photo copyright www.worldimpact.org used with permission, Read more [...]

National City Fire

NATIONAL CITY FIRE HEADQUARTERS SCULPTURE 16th Street and D Avenue, National City, CA National City Council commissioned this bronze sculpture for the City’s new Fire Station and Headquarters at the corner of 16th Street and D Avenue. The work honors the past, present and future Firefighters of the NCFD whose rich history began in 1887. The monumental bronze was developed over a year and a half with input from Firefighters and the National City Art Committee. This was an honor and a lot Read more [...]

Protected: Steven Appleton

Portfolio:RichardBeckerWorksMMXII-hq.pdf Letter of Application: richard-becker-appleton.pdf Description and Call for Entries:  Appleton. pdf Gallery of submitted 10 images:   CALL FOR ENTRIES Boise- Following the passing of Steve, the Appleton family established memorial funds in his honor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boise State University Foundation. The Micron Foundation helped launch the funds with initial donations of $25,000 to each organization. Additionally, Read more [...]

Soft Kitty Series

Some beautiful new cats from my head. Check Noel-Baza Fine Art Gallery in in beautiful San Diego for availability. Warm Fuzzy Bronze 6 H x 3.5 W x 3.5 D 2012 The Bright Child Bronze 4.5 H x 3 W x 3 D 2012   Romeo Bronze 5.8 H x 3.5 W x 3.5 D 2012   Watch Dog Bronze 5.5 H x 3 W x 3 D 2012 Read more [...]