Miniature Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

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Miniature Canine Bronze Sculpture, 1:6 Scale, by Joy Beckner, Bronze Sculptor

Joy Kroeger Beckner is inspired by sensuous shapes of skin, bone and muscle. She models wax into classical forms, which are then cast into bronze. Her 1:6 Scale Miniature Canine Bronze Sculptures have earned numerous awards, and frolic in collections worldwide.

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Dream Chaser Long

Dream Chaser Wire

Dream Chaser Smooth

Dream Chasers Best of Breed

Dreaming of Tomatoes

So Good to See You

A Good Life

Life's a Ball!

Life's a Ball-Long!

On the Ball

Siesta Smooth

Sweet Roll

Siesta Long

Squirrel Season Smooth

Squirrel Season Wire

Squirrel Season Long

Lord of the Couch

In January 2008, Joy was pleased to be invited to join the The Association of Miniature Artists, AMA.

AMA Mission Statement: The Association of Miniature Artists (AMA) was founded to encourage the study of the historical precedents of traditional miniature art, preserve the unique techniques of rendering miniatures, foster a consensus of definition and to enable a spirit of cooperation among members in support of each other and the formal societies dedicated to the advancement of this endearing art form.

AMA Guidelines: While the AMA recognizes and encourages individuality, experimentation and future changes in the miniature art movement the AMA exists to provide a common ground among members especially in the context of defining their work to the public. As a member of the AMA I choose to agree with the following statements:

1. Given the historical foundation of traditional miniature art I will strive to understand it better for the promotion, preservation and advancement of the art form.
2. Given the perplex multiple definitions of the term “Miniature” today, I choose to adhere to the following tenets to describe and distinguish traditional miniature work and when possible, will adhere to them in creating, displaying, and marketing artwork as a ‘miniature’:

Minute in scale vs. life sized. For practicality following the general 1/6th scale for my work sent to formal miniature exhibitions and shows.

Delicate and painstaking technique that withstands magnification.

Small in format and size. 25 inches or less for surface area.

High in quality. The work should exemplify Fine Art ~ demonstrating a mastery of composition, color, values etc.

3. Given my concern for the future of the miniature art form I will do my best to educate artists and the public about the historical and current miniature art movement, contribute work to the exhibitions and volunteer when possible with the existing societies, shows and online forums as interaction with fellow artists is key to better understanding and continued advancement of the genre. My membership in the AMA will continue as long as I work in the miniature art genre and adhere with the statements and tenets.

In 2005, Joy was honored with an invitation to become a member of The Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society (MPSGS) of Washington, DC, which was founded by Alyn Williams in 1931. The MPSGS is the oldest miniature society in the United States, and second oldest in the world next to the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers in London, England. This, the world’s first Miniature Art Society also founded by Mr. Williams, was granted the title “Royal” in 1905 by King Edward VII.

“There is something fascinating about the exquisite art of miniature painting [sculpture]. The skill of the artist, reflected in the detail and delicate quality of the painting [sculpture], reveals a world view often overlooked, except by those who take the time to see.” Margaret Hicks, President of the MPSGS from 1983-1988.