"So Good To See You" Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

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Bronze Sculpture: So Good to See You, SS

bronze dachshund sculpture by Joy Beckner

Life-sized Standard ~ 16"L x 15"H x 12"D ~ Bronze ~ Edition of 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs ~ ©2000 Edition Complete
Life-sized Miniature ~ 13 1/4"L x 11 5/8"H x 10 1/2"D ~ Bronze ~ Edition of 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs ~ ©2003
1:6 Scale ~ 2 1/2"L ~ Bronze ~ Edition of 99 & 9 Artist's Proofs ~ ©2000

So Good to See You, SS was inspired by two beauties, Lizzie and Tess. Ten-year-old Lizzie and I met young Tess in June 1999, at the Dachshund Club of America National Field Trial. Tess looked up from a tightly curled position, as if to greet a friend. It was magic. For the first time I memorized a pose -- the glorious curve following the left side of her ribcage to her slim waist and hips left an indelible impression on me.

Since 1996, when I was given Lizzie, I wanted to do a head study of her. The curved composition provided the simplicity necessary to showcase her head. In addition, it fulfilled my desire to bring height to a sculpture of a naturally posed dachshund.

WOW! The acceptance of So Good to See You, SS marks the third consecutive year my bronze dachshunds have been juried into The National Sculpture Society (NSS) Annual Exhibition! This is the fourth consecutive year for my work to be juried into The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Annual Exhibition which will take place at the National Arts Club. Please see Upcoming Events for the schedules.

In Spring 2000, The National Academy showed So Good to See You, SS in its 175th Annual Open Exhibition, in NYC. I am honored. Thank you.

"So Good to See You, SS" being welded for exhibition in Grand Junction, CO.
Photo by Kitty Nicholason.

"So Good to See You, MS" on exhibition in Grand Junction, CO.
Photo by Dillard Jenkins.

"So Good to See You, SS"
Life sized Standard
Permanent Collection
Dunnegan Gallery, Bolivar, MO

Dunnegan photos: Joy Beckner

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

Children play with "So Good to See You" at the opening of the Flower Mound
Library, as seen in the Hometown Star, a publication of the Star-Telegram,
Ft. Worth, TX, November 19, 2000. Photo by Brooks Whittington.

"So Good to See You, SS" (top view of two)
Photography by Marty Keeven

To see the Life-sized Miniature bronze "So Good To See You, MS"
please CLICK HERE.

To see the 1:6 Scale bronze "So Good To See You,"
please CLICK HERE.

"A good painting [sculpture] to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."
- Hedy Lamarr -

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.