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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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Bronze Sculpture: Siesta
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"Siesta, SS" Standard Smooth, 20 1/2"L x 10 1/2"W x 6"H, Bronze,
Ed. 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs ©2005, 25 Pounds.
"Siesta, MS" Miniature Smooth, 16"L x 9 3/4"W x 5"H, Bronze, Ed. 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs ©2007, 12 Pounds.
"Siesta-Smooth" 1:6 Scale, 3 3/8"L x 1 7/8"W x 1"H, Bronze, Ed. 99 & 9 Artist's Proofs ©2005.
"Siesta-Long" 1:6 Scale, 3 3/8"L x 1 7/8"W x 1"H, Bronze, Ed. 99 & 9 Artist's Proofs ©2006.
"Siesta, Long" Life sized, By Commission.
The Anna Hyatt Huntington Horses Head Award ~ Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc. 2012 Annual Members Show.
C. Percival Dietsch Prize for a Sculpture in the Round ~ National Sculpture Society 72nd Annual Exhibition
Society of Animal Artists 45th Annual "Art and the Animal" Exhibition & Museum Tour
Paws & Reflect: Art of Canines, a Museum Traveling Exhibition, 2007-2010
See "Siesta" in the 2007-2010 Paws & Reflect: Art of Canines museum traveling exhibition.
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| To see "Siesta, MS" Life-sized Miniature, please CLICK HERE |
| To see "Siesta-Smooth" 1:6 Scale, please CLICK HERE |
| To see "Siesta-Long" 1:6 Scale, please CLICK HERE |
| When Lizzie came into my life on June 1, 1996, she was six-and-a-half years old. She lay on the kitchen rug where she fell asleep in this beautiful twisted position. Lizzie, DOB 11/23/89, is now fifteen years old and over all these years she often napped in this S-curve. The hills and valleys of her body remind me of the Flint Hills in Kansas; they are beautiful to my eye and ideal for a sculpture in the round. She is in this position under my desk as I type now.
While visiting my mother-in-law Jeanne, Lizzie ventured into the tomato bed. She entangled herself among the vines and, after eating her fill, emerged covered with pollen and she smelled great -- just like fresh tomatoes! Then the little opportunist climbed onto the dining room table and ate a whole plate of meat! She'd never done that before. Belly full, she fell sound asleep under the table where I was finishing the life-sized miniature "So Good to See You." While she was in ‘the dog house' Jeanne commented that she was taking a siesta. That's when Lizzie sleeping in her S-Curve became "Siesta."
Each "Siesta" is hand made, one at a time in Colorado, USA. Each is signed, numbered and includes my mark,  . |
| May "Siesta" bring you peace. |
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"Siesta"
Life sized Standard
PAWS & REFLECT: Art of Canines, May 6 – June 15, 2007
Dunnegan Gallery, Bolivar, MO |
© Kathy Landman Fine Art Photography |
Buddy's BuddySan Antonio, TX |
Wanda Wainscott, Director Emeritus
Dunnegan Gallery
Dunnegan photos: Joy Beckner |
The Sinuous Form of the Recumbent Dachshund
A "Siesta" look alike from South Australia
Marianne Wakelin Photography |
Miss Lizzie, My Inspiration for "Siesta"
Photo to come soon. |
| Joy's photos of her favorite views of the clay of "Siesta." Enjoy! |
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| Miss Lizzie, my inspiration for "Siesta" |
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"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. |
Canine photography by Mel Schockner, except as noted.
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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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