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Homer

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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 … Continue reading

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POW Monument Thoughts

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During the installation and dedication, there were quite a few interviews and opportunities to share my thoughts on the POW monument and process. Below is an interview transcript for patch.com. What, specifically, inspired the design? Was it a particular photograph, … Continue reading

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POW Liberation Monument — Miramar US National Cemetery

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POW MONUMENT US National Cemetery Miramar, San Diego, California Dedicated September 16, 2011  Open to Public Click Here for Map 15′ tall, bronze, concrete and stainless steel “This statue will convey the excitement, the trepidation, the exhilaration and emotion of … Continue reading

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POW Monument Progress

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The hardscaping is complete. The concrete pedestal is complete. Preparations are underway for 16 Sept 2011 unveiling. Miramar US National Cemetery, San Diego, California Pedestal Photos Courtesy Universal PreCast

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HomerCreation

More Behind the scenes…. Here are the photos I could find of the creation of the Homer bust. My process was very non-linear partly because I decided to make the Homer head study as I was figuring out how to … Continue reading

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Mary Tyler Moore — Emmys Hall of Fame

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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. … Continue reading

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Mary Tyler Moore clay in progress II

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Mary Tyler Moore in progress. Clay. 19June2011

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Emmys Hall of Fame Wall Installed

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The Emmy Hall of Fame wall fountain is now installed. Thanks to Phil Wayne of ATAS for the photos. He also did an amazing job with the design and coordinating all the artists. A wonderful tribute. My works are Cappleman … Continue reading

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Good Samaritan Sculpture

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“Invitation to Faith” 8.5′ tall, Bronze Serenity Garden, Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Commissioned by the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, made possible by a generous donation by Mrs. Elsie M. Beachler. Installed in July 2011    

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POW Stories

In preparation for creating the POW Monument sculpture, the POWs wrote a few words about how it felt to be liberated. Below are their writings. The originals are now part of the Veterans Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego, California. [nggallery … Continue reading

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Emmys Hall of Fame Fountain Portraits

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Portraits for the Emmys Hall of Fame in Hollywood. James L Brooks has been awarded more Emmys than any individual (20), is the co-creator of the Simpsons and has been awarded 3 Oscars. Charles Cappleman has had a tremendous influence on … Continue reading

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Second head cast from the Liberation monument

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19 Jul 2010: We shipped off this bust today. It will be on display at the National Sculpture Society’s 77th Annual Award Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina. See here for More Info: http://www.brookgreen.org/exhibitions.cfm August 7 – October 31 National … Continue reading

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Good Samaritan Sculpture full size clay

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The full scale sculpt in clay is complete. I had a wonderful day today with Al Lochtefeld, from the Good Samaritan Foundation, Dayton, Ohio.  Al came to visit the studio and approve the final clay prior to casting. Here it … Continue reading

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Good Samaritan — creating the face for the healing figure

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More photos of the POW monument

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Good Samaritan –hands

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Roughing out the hands– alum wire, foil, plastiline…. Will position later on the piece.

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