"Life is Sweet" 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 Sweet

Joy Beckner fine canine sculpture in bronze

"Life is Sweet"
48”L x 30”W x 15½”H, Bronze ©2005 & 1998. Special Order.

“Sweet Roll” and “Life’s a Ball!” play together as “Life is Sweet.” Each dog is taken from it’s own edition of 20 and is available based as shown by special order. Of course, you may simply place the individual dogs if you prefer to see them play in a secure setting. “Life is Sweet” is sure to bring smiles either way.

Each “Life is Sweet” is made by hand in Colorado, USA. Each dog is signed and numbered. Enjoy!

To see and learn about the individual dogs, please click here: Sweet Roll and Life's a Ball!

“Life is Sweet”
PAWS & REFLECT: Art of Canines, May 6 - June 15, 2007
Dunnegan Gallery, Bolivar, MO

Photo: Joy Beckner

Click here to see Joy's work in the permanent collection of the Dunnegan.

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.

Canine photography by Mel Schockner, except as noted.

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.