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"Know how to refresh the spirit, through nature and through art."...
Baltasar Gracian
Oh to be the person my dog thinks I am... Linda Sullivan.
"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things man
will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer.
"One can measure the size and moral progress of a nation to how she treats
her animals." Mahatma Gandhi.
A pet is for life and they should not be bred or
purchased to support fashion trends. Always buy from a reputable breeder...
Unless otherwise indicated, all canine pieces and many human pieces displayed on this site are available for purchase. Please contact Joy for information regarding lead time and shipping charges. Most pieces are in stock but not all. Joy welcomes MasterCard, Visa, money order, or personal check, and, Layaway is always welcome.
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Joy Beckner: Contact & Purchase Information
Phone: 636.532.3216
St. Louis, Missouri |
| Joy accepts Visa, Mastercard and personal checks from U.S. residents. |
| Add a fine Joy Beckner sculpture to your environment today! |
Click to read What Collectors Say |
Sweet Roll |
Life's a Ball |
Life is Good |
Three Faces of Guinevere |
Over the Rainbow |
Lives to Please |
"A good painting [sculpture] to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."
- Hedy Lamarr - |
Dachshund Definitions
Sizes and Coats |
SS: Standard Smooth
SW: Standard Wirehair
SL: Standard Longhair
MS: Miniature Smooth
MW: Miniature Wirehair
ML: Miniature Longhair
1:6 Scale: Fits in a hand
Dachshunds may be commissioned in Smooth, Wire or Long coat. |
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| The pictures shown are representative of what you may expect in patina color. |
Your monitor shows colors differently than my monitor and differently from your friend’s monitor.
Photography requires very bright lighting to capture details. Patinas will be darker than what you see on your monitor.
I like my bronzes to look like bronze. These patinas allow the form to show. Your basic patina choices follow. |
1. "Toad" is red with a bit of light green in the recesses. It is my favorite and is standard on 1:6 scale dachshunds. While the "Toad" patina may appear orange on your monitor, it is a more subtle color that becomes more beautiful with time.
2. "Tomatoes" is a traditional reddish bronze patina, and is my favorite patina on life-sized dachshunds. The "Tomatoes" patina has a more antique bronze appearance in person.
3. "Black & Tan" is the standard patina on a Gordon Setter, and is special order on dachshunds. The "Black & Tan" patina is very subtle, and dark. It looks like bronze and totally unlike painted ceramic.
4. "Wild Boar" is a slight variation of black & tan, and is a special order patina for a wire-haired dachshund. It looks like bronze and totally unlike painted ceramic. Remember, this is not a dog, but rather a bronze dog.
5. "Golden Toad" is great on Golden Retrievers and some other breeds. It is more subtle and beautiful than may appear on your monitor.
The Bottom Line
Patinas vary. Within a color, patinas vary because of the one at a time hand made nature of the process. Patinas are hand applied chemicals that react differently each time they are applied. Therefore, a patina with a certain name will compliment a piece with that name, but not necessarily "match" another piece with the same patina. To learn more, click on Thumbnail 9 from this link. Clay to Bronze
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| I hope this is helpful in making your decision about a patina. |
Purchasing |
| Payments on any work in the Joy Beckner Collection can be made by personal check, money order, cashiers check, VISA, MasterCard, or cash. I also offer a convenient lay-away plan with 50% down payment and the balance paid over five months. Other payment arrangements are available by special request. All payment plans are interest free. |
| As a Joy Beckner patron, you will be added to my mailing list (unless otherwise requested) and I will notify you about gallery shows, special events, and new works of art that are available. |
| Works can be shipped all over the world. Each internationally shipped life-sized piece is expertly packed in an individually designed box or crate. Each shipment is fully insured and delivered by nationally recognized cargo companies with tracking services included for your convenience and peace of mind. |
Photo Credits
Humans
"Scott Joplin" Miniature Bronze Bust photography by Mel Schockner
Additional Scott Joplin photography by Marty Keeven
"Two Timer" photography by Mel Schockner
"Fascinator" photography by Marty Keeven
"Natasha" photography by Marty Keeven
National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
S. Wild, M. Renzulli and E. Kavanaugh photography by Mel Schockner
Additional NCA photography by Marty Keeven |
Inspirations
Brian, Joy, Lizzie and Edgar photography by Matt O'Shea
Joy and Anna, and Brian and Lizzie photography by Brian Beckner
Joy and Anna, and Brian and Lizzie photography by Brian Beckner
Joy's portrait photography by Lance Tilford |
Canines
Canine bronze photography by Mel Schockner unless otherwise noted.
"Sunnyside Up" Smooth, in Joy's hand, Brian Beckner
Many images of 1:6 Scale Miniatures by Don Casper
Lizzie's last photo by Joy |
"Custom Cats" by Tina Robbins.
Many thanks to my kind collectors who sent images of their live dogs and their bronze dogs.
I am grateful to all of you. |
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Joy's - Updates
Miss Lizzie
Braaehaus
Hometown Girl
11/23/89 - 10/12/06
Photo by Joy
Sept. 2006
In Honor of
Miss Lizzie
National Sculpture Society elected me as a Professional Sculptor member. I am honored and thank those who voted for me.
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