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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.
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Life-size Miniature Bronze Sculpture: So Good To See You, MS
"So Good to See You" was inspired by two beauties, Lizzie and Tess. My then 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 position 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. My husband, Brian, inspired the title. He always told Lizzie, "It's so good to see you," about ten times when he returned from a trip. Many thanks to a dachshund aficionado in Boulder, CO, for commissioning "So Good to See You, MS".
"So Good to See You" Standard Smooth (SS), is Sold Out. It was shown in the National Academy 175th Annual Exhibition, the National Sculpture Society 67th Annual Exhibition. It earned an award at the Allied Artists of America 88th Annual Exhibition, and the 1:6th Scale earned an award at the Miniature Society of Florida 28th Annual Show. Finally, "So Good" is my first life-sized work to be stolen -- and returned -- in 2001 in Grand Junction, CO, during the Art on the Corner Exhibition. In September 2003, "So Good to See You, SS" was invited to join the permanent collection of the Dunnegan Gallery of Art, in Bolivar, MO.
Each is signed, numbered and made by hand, one at a time in Colorado, USA. Each includes my mark,  Enjoy! |
 Art mimics life, or, does life mimic art?
"So Good to See You, MS" with Smokey of Atlanta, GA.
Photography by Karen Sicner
Thank you, Karen!
To see the Life-sized Standard bronze
"So Good to See You, SS," please CLICK HERE.
To see the 1:6 Miniature bronze "So Good To See You,"
please CLICK HERE. |
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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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