Italy with Sculptor Joy Beckner | Bronze Sculpture Classical realism, from hounds to humans

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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...

Italy

Sorrento, Italy, September 24, 2000, the last night in Italy.
R to L: Mel Schockner, husband of sculptor Rosetta, and photographer of Joy's work,
relaxing with the flamboyant chef at Buon Convento with Joy.
Photo: Fellow AWA Guest Artist, Christine Debrosky.

Rome, Italy, September 2000. Joy in Piazza Navona, admiring Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain which he created of travertine marble between 1648 and 1651.
Photo: Mel Schockner.

Sorrento, Italy, Mayor Marco Fiorentino with Joy, who is wearing "Dear to my Heart-Smooth" on a knotted chain, and Lizzie as "So Good to See You," at the American Women Artists opening in the Cloisters of St. Francis, September 21, 2000. Elegant Knot
Photo: Wayne Debrosky.

Colle Bereto Vinyard in Chianti, Italy. After the tasting, Joy sits with a cast iron dachshund similar to the first dachshund art she owned.Cheers!
Photo: Mel Schockner.

Joy's - Updates

Joy Beckner sculpture collected in 39 states and on six continents

fine bronze canine sculpture by Joy Beckner
bronze sculptor Joy Beckner

Miss Lizzie
Braaehaus
Hometown Girl
11/23/89 - 10/12/06
Photo by Joy
Sept. 2006

National Sculpture Society elected me as a Professional Sculptor member. I am honored and thank those who voted for me.