Bust of Debbie Allen

Commissioned by the Television Academy Hall of Fame

Bust of Debbie Allen

Hall of Fame Sculpture Garden
Television Academy Headquarters
North Hollywoood, California

Bronze
Slightly over life-size
©ATAS used with permission

Debbie Allen Raw Bronze with Becker at foundry. Raw sandblasted metel prior to patina. Debbie looking up.

Richard Becker doing some foundry work on Debbie Allen's bronze bust. Vernon, CA.

Debbie getting her bronze welding.

Debbie Allen and Richard Becker on set of Grey

Between shots Debbie was directing of Grey's Anatomy, discussing her pose and getting a few measurements. She was incredibly helpful and present. And it was great fun watching her direct. Debbie asked to include this special ring she bought as a young dancer in New York City, before fame and — "Fame."

Debbie Allen Bust in Studio in clay with some of the images used to sculpt her. Poway, CA. Sculptor Richard Becker

Final nuance sculpt.

Early digital sculpting of Debbie's bust. With a little help from my friend.

Array of photos used to Create Debbie Allen

Here is the compilation I used of Debbie's reference photos.

RICHARD BECKER, FNSS

Bust of Debbie Allen

Commissioned by the Television Academy Hall of Fame

Bust of Debbie Allen