"Life is Good" Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | 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...

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.

Bronze Sculpture: Life is Good

Mounted on a 30" x 48" steel base,
"Life is Good" is a combination of "A Good Life" and Life's a Ball!"

"Life is Good" is a combination of two pieces, "Life's a Ball!" and "A Good Life." A collector mused that, when placed this way, they look like they are both playing with the ball. I agreed and mounted them to a steel base for the first show for "Life is Good," the 2001-2002 Heart of Evergreen Sculpture Walk, Evergreen, CO. The photo shown was taken in June 2002, at Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO, during the 2002 Garden of Sculpture.

"Life is Good" combines A Good Life and Life's a Ball! Shown in the Summer of 2002,
at beautiful Hudson Gardens, in Littleton, CO.

"Life is Good", a combination of "A Good Life" and "Life's a Ball"
as seen in Evergreen, CO. June, 2001

"Smooth Works may be commissioned in Long or Wire Coats."

"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
Pieces may be commissioned in Smooth, Wire or Long coat.

Top Two Photos by George Zaboji

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
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.