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Burro Trio in Southlake Texas

10/13/2020

Our beautiful Burro Trio has landed in their new home in Southlake, Texas. This is a fun placement by Jane DeDecker and the National Sculptors' Guild. Sometimes it's nice to have something light-hearted like this to work on. The Donkey's were commissioned by the city to pay tribute to the history of the site. Our installation for this has been on hold due to the pandemic, so we are so happy to see it actualized today.

We hope the visitors to Southlake Commons love being greeted by this charismatic family.

#PublicArt NSG Placement 525

The bronze is available as a limited edition as a set or individually, add them to your art collection, shop online here.

Update 2/20/2019: Jane has been busy adding clay to the armatures and the Burro Trio enlargement is nearly complete. They are coming to life and showing so much personality. #WIP

We are thrilled to have a new project with the City of Southlake. This time it's a fun homage to the burros that called the area being developed home:

Jane DeDecker's concept sketch for the Burro Trio

1/15/19: We are thrilled to have a new project with the City of Southlake. This time it's a fun homage to the burros that called the area being developed home: "When plans for Southlake Commons were brought forward, the developer Sage Group, Inc. and the City Council agreed to place a bronze donkey sculpture near the Southlake Boulevard entrance to commemorate the property’s history."

The city came to NSG seeking an artist, and we of course recommended one of the nation's top figurative sculptors, Jane DeDecker. She's captured the quirky personality of the treasured donkey's so well, it's a perfect fit.

In the initial clay sketch: Depicted are two adults and a baby. One adult shows affection to the baby and the other looks off in a direction of a sound - showing both the nurturing and inquisitive curiosity of burros.

Update 2/20/2019: Jane has been busy adding clay to the armatures and the clay enlargement is nearly complete. They are coming to life and showing so much personality. We are thrilled to have a new project with the City of Southlake. This time it's a fun homage to the burros that called the area being developed home:

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Tree of Life in Downey, CA

10/4/2020

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Western Art and Architecture Ad: #SculptureIsATeam Sport #TreeOfLife #Clay Enoch #NationalSculptorsGuild #PublicARt Placement 524, A few more photos from our “Tree of Life” installation in California. “Tree of Life” by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors’ Guild is in its new home at the center of the new Downey Theatre Plaza fountain. The 14-foot bronze and stainless-steel sculpture features 8 life sized figures gracefully stretching out from a single column and united by huge intersecting rings. NSG Public Art Placement 524 See more of the entire process here... http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/.../tree-of-life-in-Downey-ca Special thanks to our Colorado and California team members! Tony Workman and the Art Castings of Colorado staff, Dennis Henderson of DC Crane, John Eisenman Transportation, Zach Pennington of Blackeagle Fabrication, Jim Lambert and Shippers' Supply, Western Steel, Russ Martino and Adam Granath of Martino & Luth, Josef Kekula and the City of Downey, Capital Crane, Andy Garza of Pacific Wood and Iron, and of course Clay Enoch and John Kinkade of the National Sculptors' Guild.

A few more photos from our “Tree of Life” installation in California. “Tree of Life” by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors’ Guild is in its new home at the center of the new Downey Theatre Plaza fountain. The 14-foot bronze and stainless-steel sculpture features 8 life sized figures gracefully stretching out from a single column and united by huge intersecting rings. NSG Public Art Placement 524 See more of the entire process here... http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/.../tree-of-life-in-Downey-ca Special thanks to our Colorado and California team members! Tony Workman and the Art Castings of Colorado staff, Dennis Henderson of DC Crane, John Eisenman Transportation, Zach Pennington of Blackeagle Fabrication, Jim Lambert and Shippers' Supply, Western Steel, Russ Martino and Adam Granath of Martino & Luth, Josef Kekula and the City of Downey, Capital Crane, Andy Garza of Pacific Wood and Iron, and of course Clay Enoch and John Kinkade of the National Sculptors' Guild.

Update 10/4/2020: “Tree of Life” by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors’ Guild is in! The new home is at the center of the new Downey Theatre Plaza fountain.

Special thanks during the install to Josef Kekula and the City of Downey, Eisenman Transport, Capital Crane, Pacific Wood and Iron, and of course Clay Enoch and John Kinkade of the National Sculptors' Guild.

NSG placement #524

Update 9/30/2020: "Tree of Life" by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild is on the truck and heading to Downey, CA. We are excited to see it in its new home at the center of the new Theatre Plaza. The 14ft bronze and stainless steel sculpture shares the truck with three other sculptures that the Guild is installing in Downey's downtown.

It has always been John's motto that "Sculpture is a Team Sport"... It was an arduous task to load this complex sculpture. Arguably the most difficult loading we've experienced in our 28 years. It includes an engineered steel cradle, crane and rigging with pinpoint accuracy, and a team of people that coordinate well together. (this is just to load it on the truck; wait for the install) Everyone rose to the occasion. Special thanks to everyone involved... Tony Workman and the Art Castings staff, Dennis Henderson of DC Crane, John Eisenman Transportation, Zach Pennington of Blackeagle Fabrication, Jim Lambert and Shipper's Supply, Western Steel and Boiler, Russ Martino and Adam Granath of Martino and Luth, Josef Kekula and the City of Downey, CA, and of course Clay Enoch and John Kinkade of the National Sculptors' Guild. With the right people in place, we can achieve anything.

Stay tuned for the install pics in a couple days.

Update 9/15/2020: Nearing completion at Art Castings of Colorado. All eight figures are in place and the patina comes next.

"Tree of Life" by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild

Update: 7/21/2020: Coming soon to Downey, California...
"Tree of Life" by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild is in the finishing steps of bronze casting at Art Castings of Colorado.

This installation is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild for installation in 2020. The bronze and stainless steel sculpture will be placed in the new fountain at the Theater Plaza.

Our design team began working on this project in March of 2019.

Measuring 12-feet tall and 14-feet in diameter, the tree composed of eight life-size bronze figures outstretched from a single column are united by the stainless steel rings that they hold; this sculpture is among our most complex figurative monuments to date. We are so excited to see this significant art statement in place. We will update this post as soon as installation is set.

Progression of the project is shown below...

Update 5/18/2020: attaching rings to figures, figures to trunk, metal chasing, and patina in progress

Coming soon to Downey, California...
"Tree of Life" by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild is in the finishing steps of bronze casting at Art Castings of Colorado.

This installation is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild for installations in 2020. The bronze and stainless steel sculpture will be placed in a 18-foot diameter fountain at the Theater Plaza.

Our design team began working on this project in March of 2019.

Measuring 12-feet tall and 14-feet in diameter, the tree composed of eight life-size bronze figures out stretched from a single column are united by the stainless steel rings they hold; this sculpture is among our most complex figurative monuments to date. We are so excited to see this significant art statement in place. We will update this post as soon as installation is set.

Progression of the project is shown below...

Update 1/22/20 and 2/23/2020: sculpting the trunk, and site visit to see the start of the fountain.

Update 10/11/2019: enlargement of the next set of figures in clay.

Update 8/27/2019: enlargement of the first figures in clay.

Update 5/8/2019: engineering and prototype for enlargement

Update 3/25/2019: presentation of conceptual approach and maquette

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Between the Lines at Hiatt Farms Montessori

8/7/2020

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A local placement of Jane DeDecker's "Between the Lines" at the Hiatt Farms Montessori in Loveland today.

We love how the naturalistic bronze fits right into the site. Two kids sit on the limb of a tree, joyfully reading together. A squirrel listens in on the reading from above.

The composition reinforces the school's vision... "to build independence, self-confidence and passion. We emphasize respect for others, oneself and the environment as well as patience, strong moral character and grit."

We hope it inspires learning in everyone who visits.

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Carol Gold's Time in Bend, OR

7/23/2020

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Installed Today! The National Sculptors' Guild completed installing Carol Gold's bronze sculpture

Installed Today! The National Sculptors' Guild completed installing Carol Gold's 13-foot sculpture "Time" in Bend, Oregon earlier today. Below are some images from the installation.

"Time" depicts a stylized figure running atop a large wheel, alluding to travel, as well as, the ceaseless movement of the clock. The implied motion of the sculpture reflects the energetic and playful mood of city life.

The bronze figure measures 6 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 3.5 feet deep. The 7-ft diameter circular ring is fabricated from rectangular rolled stainless steel tubing.

More images to follow once landscaping is complete.

Installed Today! The National Sculptors' Guild completed installing Carol Gold's bronze sculpture "Time" in Bend, Oregon earlier today. Below are some images from the installation.

"Time" depicts a stylized figure running atop a large wheel, alluding to travel, as well as, the ceaseless movement of the clock. The implied motion of the sculpture reflects the energetic and playful mood of city life.

The bronze figure measures 6 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 3.5 feet deep. The 7-ft diameter circular ring will be fabricated from rectangular rolled stainless steel tubing.

More images to follow once landscaping is complete.

Carol Gold and the National Sculptors' Guild are preparing to install "Time" in Bend, Oregon this summer.

"Time" depicts a stylized figure running atop a large wheel, alluding to travel, as well as, the ceaseless movement of the clock. The implied motion of the sculpture reflects the energetic and playful mood of city life.

The bronze figure measures 6 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 3.5 feet deep. The 7-ft diameter circular ring will be fabricated from rectangular rolled stainless steel tubing.

The monument has been cast and assembled at the world-renowned bronze foundry, Art Castings of Colorado. The bronze figure patinaed in warm tones with coppery brown skin and a rich chocolate brown on the clothing. The stainless steel ring features a sandblasted soft matte finish. The neutral colors of the sculpture will harmonize with nearby architecture and landscape.

Time will appeal to all ages through its whimsically approachable design. At its substantial scale, the sculpture will create an eye-catching sculptural placement that will act as an identifiable landmark.

UPDATE 6/5/2020: Carol Gold and the National Sculptors' Guild are preparing to install "Time" in Bend, Oregon this summer.

"Time" depicts a stylized figure running atop a large wheel, alluding to travel, as well as, the ceaseless movement of the clock. The implied motion of the sculpture reflects the energetic and playful mood of city life.

The bronze figure measures 6 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 3.5 feet deep. The 7-ft diameter circular ring will be fabricated from rectangular rolled stainless steel tubing.

The monument has been cast and assembled at the world-renowned bronze foundry, Art Castings of Colorado. The bronze figure patinaed in warm tones with coppery brown skin and a rich chocolate brown on the clothing. The stainless steel ring features a sandblasted soft matte finish. The neutral colors of the sculpture will harmonize with nearby architecture and landscape.

Time will appeal to all ages through its whimsically approachable design. At its substantial scale, the sculpture will create an eye-catching sculptural placement that will act as an identifiable landmark.

"Ah! The clock is always slow; it is later than you think." -- Robert Service (1874 - 1958)

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Infinite Dance by Carol Gold, Downey, CA

7/20/2020

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Coming soon to Downey, California...
"Infinite Dance" by Carol Gold has been cast at Art Castings of Colorado and awaits its installation in California.

This sculpture is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild for installation in 2020.

The larger than life bronze abstract figure joyfully dances on the top of a stainless-steel ring. The shape of a circle holds deep symbolism, referring to concepts such as: inclusion, unity, wholeness and infinity. The overall 14-foot tall piece will be placed on Downey Avenue as soon as we can safely install.

Carol's siblings have been inspired by her sculpture, below are their creations.

INFINITE DANCE by James Rosenstein

"Those arms outstretched speak to
listeners, telling them they’re home,
telling them that however they began,
whatever clay golem they may have been,
whatever hard toil they may have known,
there is something holding them together,
more than separate parts,
more than always more;
the infinite motion of the captured moment
brings them peace and helps them thrive on
the simplicity of what is there, is there.

This joy of dance tells trees their limbs,
swaying in whispers of breeze
bathing in rain
enamored of red and gold,
are reaching as well their destination,
telling them their roots
have given them what they need to grow,
what they need to know.

Harsh winds can whirl about
with stories of what should be,
of what should not be,
pulling us away from what is there,
from what brought us here.
And when we discover where we are,
Raise our arms and dance!"

Carol Gold with her sculpture "Infinite Dance"

Carol Gold sculpting "Infinite Dance"

Listen to the inspired song...

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INFINITE DANCE by Alice Spatz
"The sculptor's hands weave a spell that opens up her heart,
and the clay reveals her stories as she molds every part.

The dancer raises her hands, as she looks toward the sky;
balancing on one foot she moves forever in a dance of joy.

The sculptor's hands weave a spell that opens up her heart,
and the clay reveals her stories as she molds every part.

Balanced on the circle she dances on the top;
the circle holds the earth and sky – the dancing never stops.

The sculptor's hands move with grace, like a dance upon the clay,
and her joys replace her sorrow as the years melt away.

The circle holds the dancer, the day, the night, the years;
the circle holds the sculptor's love, her laughter and her tears.

The sculptor's hands move with grace, like a dance upon the clay,
and her joys replace her sorrow as the years melt away."

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Mockingbird Tree in Southlake, Texas

7/20/2020

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“Mockingbird Tree” by Michael Warrick and the National Sculptors’ Guild is ready to install in Southlake, Texas. The 18-ft Stainless Steel stylized tree sculpture features three gold-leaf mockingbirds perched in the abstracted branches. The Mockingbird is Texas' State Bird and three are used as symbols connecting the residential, retail, and medical space that branch off the roundabout where it will be placed. The location is home to Park Village, a high-end retail and restaurant space. The location is also home to a medical complex that houses Southlake Family Medicine. The residential subdivision is “Winding Creek.” Winding Creek is a luxury neighborhood situated on 46 acres with trails, ponds and water features located throughout the development. #MichaelWarrick #NationalSculptorsGuild #WhittierCA #TheGroves #MockOrange #Sculpture #PublicArt #WIP #Installation #SunnyCalifornia #BrookfieldSoCal #StainlessSteel #GoldLeaf #Process

“Mockingbird Tree” by Michael Warrick and the National Sculptors’ Guild is fabricated and ready to install in Southlake, Texas.

The 18-ft Stainless Steel stylized tree sculpture features three gold-leaf mockingbirds perched in the abstracted branches. The Mockingbird is Texas' State Bird and three are used as symbols connecting the residential, retail, and medical space that branch off the roundabout where it will be placed.

The location is home to Park Village, a high-end retail and restaurant space. The location is also home to a medical complex that houses Southlake Family Medicine. The residential subdivision is “Winding Creek.” Winding Creek is a luxury neighborhood situated on 46 acres with trails, ponds and water features located throughout the development.

Below are images of the sculpting process.

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From a Different Perspective in Downey, CA

7/20/2020

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Jane DeDecker sculpting "From a Different Perspective"

Coming soon to Downey, California...

The National Sculptors' Guild is preparing to install "From a Different Perspective" by Jane DeDecker on Downey Avenue in California once it is safe to install.

This sculpture is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild for installation in 2020.

The 8-foot tall bronze depicts a young person doing a handstand with pocket change slipping out. The sculpture will be placed in a new urban pocket park along Downey Avenue.

The sculpture is available in a limited edition as a monument or the maquette. Click here to order one.

Check back for images of the monument in place.

Jane and son, David apply the patina

Coming soon to Downey, California...

The National Sculptors' Guild is preparing to install "From a Different Perspective" by Jane DeDecker on Downey Avenue in California once it is safe to install.

This sculpture is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild for installation in 2020.

The 8-foot tall bronze depicts a young person doing a handstand.

The sculpture is available in a limited edition as a monument or the maquette. Click here to order one.

Check back for images of the monument in place.

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Fly Fishin' heading to Wyoming

7/16/2020

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The sculpture was installed today, and it looks great! National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Daniel Glanz's "Fly Fishin' II" has made it to its new home near Jackson Hole.

The private pond is ideal for this majestic bronze eagle catching the cutthroat trout.

The sculpture is installed, and it looks great! National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Daniel Glanz's

Update June 10, 2020: Final touches are being added to National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Daniel Glanz's "Fly Fishin' II" commissioned for a private home outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The American Bald Eagle is captured lifting a freshly caught Cutthroat Trout. The bronze will be placed on a natural stone in the family's pond. The striking wildlife sculpture was cast at Eagle Bronze in Lander, Wyoming. (fitting for the subject) The Guild plans to install within the next month.

With a wingspan of 97", this beautiful bronze will create a spectacular view.

"Fly Fishin' II" is available as a limited edition, great for home or public art collections. Order from our online store, please allow approximately 4 months for casting time.

Below are images of the clay process.

Final touches are being added to National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Daniel Glanz's "Fly Fishin' II" commissioned for a private home outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The American Bald Eagle is captured lifting a freshly caught Cutthroat Trout. The bronze will be placed on a natural stone in the family's pond. The striking wildlife sculpture was cast at Eagle Bronze in Lander, Wyoming. (fitting for the subject) The Guild plans to install within the next month.

With a wingspan of 97", this beautiful bronze will create a spectacular view.

"Fly Fishin' II" is available as a limited edition, great for home or public art collections. Order from our online store, please allow approximately 4 months for casting time.

Below are images of the clay process.

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On a Roll in Downey, CA

7/1/2020

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Coming soon to downtown Downey, CA!

The National Sculptors' Guild is preparing to install Affiliate Jack Hill's "On a Roll". This installation is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild to enhance Downey Avenue.

The project has been delayed due to the pandemic, we're hoping to install in the next month or so. Until then - take in this foundry shot of a vibrant 7-foot tall bronze banana on roller skates!

Progression of the enlargement are shown below... want the maquette? want #2 of the enlargement edition? order one here

Coming soon to downtown Downey, CA!
The National Sculptors' Guild is preparing to install Affiliate Jack Hill's "On a Roll". The installations are part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild to enhance Downey Avenue.

The project has been delayed due to the pandemic, we're hoping to install in the next month or so. Until then - take in this foundry shot of a brilliantly colored, 7-foot tall bronze banana on roller skates!

Progression of the enlargement are shown below... want the maquette? order one here

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Newly Elected NSG Associate Craig Campbell

6/1/2020

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The National Sculptors' Guild Fellows have elected Craig Campbell as an Associate Member, His work is expressive and covers the gamut of subjects from strong and serious, to playful and imaginative; figurative or wildlife. We can't wait to see what new creations come from his studio and are eager to place some fantastic public art with Craig.

Craig Campbell began sculpting more than 25 years ago and received his BFA in sculpture from Wichita State University. To further his goal to create figurative and representational work, he began a rigorous program of self-study in the areas of human and animal anatomy, movement, character, and proportion. He has created work for both commercial clients and fine art galleries, and his work has been commissioned by zoos and theme companies, toy companies, and the film industry, including work for The Hobbit, Elysium and Mad Max. He was a featured artist in the HISTORY channel’s “Monument Guys” TV series. learn more about Craig