{"title":"Bronze Statue","description":"Bronze men, bronze women, bronze couples, . . . oh my!  Emotions depicted range from thoughtfulness, loneliness, rage, relaxing, and even anguish.  Not all of my bronze sculptures are intended for decoration, as much as to explore a situation, an emotion, or even a group of emotions and human experiences.","products":[{"product_id":"standing-couple-bronze-i-am-you-instant-connection","title":"I am You Couple Bronze Instant Connection Oak Leaves Acorns Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Have you ever meet someone for the first time and feel an instant connection? That experience was the inspiration for this bronze sculpture of an older couple who are standing in oak leaves and acorns. Their stance is formal, because they do not know one another. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    However, the woman reaches out to lay her hand on his sternum.  He covers her hand with his.  He also repeats her gesture, and she reciprocates by covering his hand with her hand.  The simultaneous physical expression shows an intimacy despite their standing pose.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I enjoy these sorts of Yin and Yang experiences we can have.  Oak trees are scared to me.  The oak leaves and acorns that lie at the feet of this couple sculpture are a symbol that people are a part of the Earth and connected to Nature.  We are all connected and it is wonderful when occasionally, we meet someone new and know that we have things in common for an instant and strong friendship.  Maybe more?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eI am You, \u003c\/em\u003ebronze sculpture couple acorns and oak leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze on Wood Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 x 18 x 11 inches  (height x width x depth)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable, limited edition bronze sculpture, 45 only.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFigurative Sculpture by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/about\" title=\"About the artist Kelly Borsheim\"\u003eKelly Borsheim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e     \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e was inspired many years ago (Ok, in 2001) when I met a new friend. On that first day while we were talking, my friend did a simple gesture that I had never seen anyone but me do before and I felt an instant connection with this person.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Because we are such social creatures, I think that moment of recognizing something familiar in another human being is one of the more beautiful things we can experience. I wanted to create an artwork that would depict the idea of connecting with a stranger. It is my hope that we will continue to seek out these wondrous occasions and keep an open mind each time we meet someone new. It could turn out to be a life-changing experience for you -- as it has been for me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     This couple sculpture is a limited edition of 45. The bronze sculpture is mounted onto a dark wood base. Texas Mesquite is the wood shown on this bronze. I suspect this sculpture will appeal to lovers everywhere and might be a great gift idea for couples, but it is really intended as a tribute to powerful and surprising friendships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_IamYou_Clay-CloseupTopFigures.jpg?v=1594241166\" alt=\"I am You shown in plastilina clay before casting into bronze figurative couple art\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Views of Nude Couple Art Bronze Sculpture:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby sculptor Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e     I worked with two excellent models that I have known for many years to create \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. I also chose them because they are \u003cstrong\u003emature models\u003c\/strong\u003e. I believe I started the actual work with them in March 2003. I prefer to work with real people when I can because I think it brings an authenticity to my art work and is consistent with the overall message I wish to communicate or honor. Once I was able to begin the physical part of the work, I met with the models Janet and Dave and explained to them the concept, general pose, and inspiration behind this couple composition. Then I let them get into the pose, minimizing my intervention, allowing them to fall into a position natural for each of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/I_Am_You_041206zk_clay.jpg?v=1594241666\" alt=\"Woman's Face in Clay prior to Bronze Casting I am You\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/I_Am_You_041206zw_clay.jpg?v=1594241722\" alt=\"Man's Face in Clay prior to Bronze Casting I am You\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     I include here detailed shots of each face in the couple sculpture that also include the hands covering each person's sternum. (Some of the images are shown here in clay since I forgot to take these detail shots of the bronze and I sold the first bronze casting immediately.)  The position of each hand and even the stance of the body is unique to an individual and often different for each gender. Note that the woman Janet naturally wrapped her fingers around the man Dave's hand, while Dave simply rested his hand protectively over Janet's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     You may also observe that the man's legs are further apart, both front-to-back and side-to-side, than the woman's. Details like this I could not make up without, I suspect, giving the art a contrived look. Not being male myself, I would not presume to tell Dave how to carry his male body. My job is simply to pay attention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     In a sculpture such as this one with a lot of symmetry involved, I like to \"mix it up\" by breaking that symmetry in small ways. I hope you will be able to notice some of these ideas when you study this couple art work I am You.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop View of I am You (Prior to Bronze Casting):\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_IamYou_Clay-BirdsEyeViewAerialView.jpg?v=1594241549\" alt=\"I am You clay sculpture Aerial View before Bronze Casting Friendship Art\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMaking the Mold of the Couple Sculpture:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 December 2004: \u003cem\u003eI am You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e certainly classifies itself as one of the more complicated molds I have needed to have made. Like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/together-and-alone-bronze-sculpture-of-man-woman-couple\" title=\"Together and Alone Bronze Couple Figure Sculpture\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTogether and Alone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, I felt it important to leave air space around the insides of the arms, a detail other sculptors may have chosen to fill in. But I like the way the light falls around the torso when it is able to reach those areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     I tend to consider the mold-making aspect of each work as I am conceiving it, but then I put my thoughts on the back burner as I plunge ahead to execute the idea. The leaves covering the base took me a long time and so towards the end of the sculpting process I had plenty of time to consider cut lines and other issues of molding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     I also consult with the foundry that will cast the work. Each foundry works differently and there are usually several good ways to create a mold. I feel I get a better mold if I involve all parties who will work with the mold as much as possible. This insures that I will not be disappointed with the finished bronze sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041208i.jpg?v=1594243832\" alt=\"Mold Making for I am You Bronze Sculpture of Man and Woman\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041208p.jpg?v=1594243897\" alt=\"Mold Making for I am You Bronze Sculpture of Man and Woman\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 December 2004:\u003c\/strong\u003e  In this case, my foundry recommended an extra vertical support for the male figure because they also thought we would cut the male figure away from the female figure so that all parts would be easier to reach (cutting both figures off the base in the lower leg region). My moldmaker John Borsheim decided that although he liked the idea of the extra brace, he would get a tighter, more accurate mold if he kept the sculpture intact throughout the process. I agreed (he is a smart man!) and gravity was used to help the print coat pick up undercut details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041211g.jpg?v=1594243985\" alt=\"Mold Making for I am You Bronze Sculpture of Man and Woman\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041211h.jpg?v=1594244022\" alt=\"Using Gravity for Initial Rubber Coat Mold Making for I am You Bronze Sculpture of Man and Woman\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041211j.jpg?v=1594244070\" alt=\"Gravity Used in Mold Making for I am You Bronze Sculpture of Man and Woman\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 December 2004:\u003c\/strong\u003e The print coat consists of a thinner rubber that has better flow into detail areas. Now, a different rubber is used to build up thickness and support for the print coat. Each additional layer of rubber is colored so that is it apparent that nothing is overlooked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041211n.jpg?v=1594244150\" alt=\"Different color rubber for each new coat Mold Making for I am You Bronze Sculpture of Man and Woman\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041213f.jpg?v=1594244197\" alt=\"Building layers of rubber Mold Making for I am You Bronze Sculpture of Man and Woman\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13-19 December 2004:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Seam lines are built up in rubber where pieces will be joined (forearms and lower legs). Shims are created on cut lines that are only used for de-molding. All undercuts have been filled-in with rubber in preparation for the fiberglass mother (supporting) mold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041219j.jpg?v=1594244279\" alt=\"Adding Waxed Paper Shims in Rubber for Preparation for Fiberglass outer mold\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041219r.jpg?v=1594244348\" alt=\"Starting to add Fiberglass over Rubber mold for the outer mother mold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19-22 December 2004:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fiberglass gets added.  (That is the gold-colored resin for fiberglass near the bottom of the sculpture that you see in the photo above.) John and I work together day or night on fiberglass -- it is less messier that way. Note that this takes us longer to do because we are working around John's work schedule, my teaching schedule and other art deadlines, a bit of cold weather, and a few holiday festivities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Although we have worked with fiberglass inside my studio before (last winter), we decided that the smell is horrible and unhealthy and we never want to do that again. (And ventilating my studio leaves me without a warm place to work -- another downer.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041222a_fiberglass.jpg?v=1594244451\" alt=\"The fiberglass mother mold is stinky and messy, but with two people, it makes a better mold.\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29 December 2004:\u003c\/strong\u003e  John did not need to make the second layer of fiberglass that red, but he was having a bit of fun. Here the fiberglass mold has been cleaned up -- all sharp edges removed, with edges ground down for easy handling and de-molding. Holes will be drilled into the built-up seam lines so that bolts will hold the mold together during the wax pour (and storage). We were blessed at this time with a mild Texas winter day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041229b.jpg?v=1594244559\" alt=\"Fiberglass mold is ground down at edges for safer handling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041229j.jpg?v=1594244615\" alt=\"Cleaned up edges on the fiberglass mother mold for safer and easier handling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29 December 2004:\u003c\/strong\u003e  In the process of removing the mold from the art, the figures are now cut apart and, for all practical purposes, destroyed.  This is why a skilled mold-maker is a necessary part of this bronze process.  Below, you see only the fiberglass mother mold. Nice to allow air to fully cure it.  The inner rubber mold is removed to be thoroughly cleaned and our work inspected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_041229zc.jpg?v=1594244787\" alt=\"Fiberglass mother mold pieces are airing out to rid of the smell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 January 2005:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Below you see that extra fiberglass plates are made to cover the opening where the arms will be joined. Since the wax figures will be poured separately (through the leg openings), these arm holes must be plugged accurately. The rubber mold was place inside the fiberglass mold and sculpting clay was put where the sculpture was to prevent the fiberglass from sagging into the now open air space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/mold_050101d.jpg?v=1594244881\" alt=\"Finished complicated two-part mold for bronze casting sculpture\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 January 2005:\u003c\/strong\u003e  I delivered the mold to the foundry. They were thrilled with it. John and I were happy, too. The waxes came out very clean, with great seam registration. I only had to spend a couple of hours going over the waxes. A mold that is this clean is worth the work because it saves so much time in the rest of the process and yields a better result. I hope you enjoyed taking this journey with me for a bit. Thank you for reading.\u003cbr\u003eKelly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34565706743957,"sku":"I am You Bronze","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/webFASO_IamYou_bronze_01e.jpg?v=1594245300"},{"product_id":"together-and-alone-bronze-sculpture-of-man-woman-couple","title":"Together and Alone Bronze Sculpture of Man Woman Embracing Couple","description":"\u003c!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --\u003e\n\u003cscript async src=\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=GT-5R6NX7ZW\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e\n  window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];\n  function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}\n  gtag('js', new Date());\n\n  gtag('config', 'GT-5R6NX7ZW');\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze on Stone base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of patina     \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 x 9 x 8 inches      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable [limited edition]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e \u003cem\u003e Together and Alone\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogether and Alone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture of an embracing nude couple. The man is her support system, arms around her, looking at her, strong and loving her.\u003cbr\u003e     The woman stands on tiptoe to return his embrace, but for one moment, the woman leans back and turns her face away.  In a moment of yin and yang, \u003cbr\u003ethe woman is with the man, but also feels separate from that love. Opposite, conflicting emotions exist simultaneously. \u003cbr\u003e     This vertical figure sculpture is not your expected romantic statue, but it may be more honest for all forms of relationships.\u003cbr\u003e     The artist Kelly Borsheim visually portrays that sometimes the emotions we feel inside have more to do with WHO we are than WITH WHOM we are. Together and Alone is a limited edition bronze [only 45 will ever be made].  Marble base.  Each patina is unique. (Patina is the color finish on the bronze metal.)\u003cbr\u003e     The figures are made up, but the woman's hair was inspired by Audrey Hepburn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The other Borsheim artworks shown in these images are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/BorsheimArts\/listing\/1068942994\/florence-italy-duomo-set-of-two-2-photos\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Florence Duomo photographs by Kelly Borsheim available as digital download, art printables\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlorence Duomo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e photographs, Set of 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegs - painting on canvas (inquire please)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/products\/lei-lui-two-nude-torso-paintings-neutral-wall-decor\" title=\"nude torso paintings pair or sold separately, male and female figures art\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLui and Lei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e nude torso paintings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt Inspiration: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition Bronze Sculpture Art of embracing couple, woman turns away. Alone in a world surrounded by people, opposites existing simultaneously. In this case, it is that feeling of being alone even when one has the love and support of another. Or we pull away from those who love and support us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    As a child, one of my favorite pastimes was climbing trees. I would climb as high as I could and find a comfortable niche in the tree. There I would sit for hours, so long in fact (and this still seems implausible, even to me) that the birds and squirrels would come back to the tree and get on with their business, oblivious to my presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Sometimes I watched them. Sometimes I watched the people below me going about their lives; other children playing in the streets. But most of the time I simply daydreamed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    It was probably then that I began to think about what it was like to be alone in a world surrounded by people. And opposites that exist together have always intrigued me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003e Together and Alone is a limited edition bronze [only 45 will ever be made].  Each patina is unique. Patina is the color finish on the bronze metal.  Please ask for which available and the studio will send you images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e    This is an image of me taken on the 27th of October 2001 by my (former) sister-in-law Vicky Seiler. The piece pictured is titled \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTogether and Alone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and will be bronze when completed. This idea crystallized in my head while I was coming home from a trip to Colorado August 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_TogetherAndAlone_BronzeCoupleSculpture_011027b.jpg?v=1591636160\" alt=\"Artist Kelly Borsheim creating clay model for Together and Alone Bronze Sculpture\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003e A viewer wrote to ask about \"the alone\" part. This was my response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTogether and Alone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is about opposites existing simultaneously. In this case, it is that feeling of being alone even when one has the love and support of another, which most of us have (even if it is not from a partner). In my mind, the man represents the support structure for the woman. He may be a partner, or he may simply represent her family or friends (or possibly her God) - those who care about her. He is bigger than she is. He is strength. He holds her, protects her, and loves her. That is why he has his arms around her and he is looking directly at her. He cares. He is with her. She loves him too - as evidenced by her reaching up on tip-toes to reciprocate his embrace. He does not hold her against her will. Yet, she turns her face away and is arching her back away from him because she FEELS separate - at least in that one moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e    I am also trying to visually portray that sometimes the emotions we feel inside have more to do with WHO we are than WITH WHOM we are. The woman in this sculpture has no reason to feel alone. She has Him with her. Yet she still feels alone. These types of emotions intrigue me - the \u003cstrong\u003eopposites that exist together\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e    Another Interpretation could be that sometimes when we feel alone, it is because we have pulled away from those who love and support us (instead of the other way around).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    by Kelly Borsheim © 2001-2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34637321371797,"sku":"TogetherAlone Bronze","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/FB_IMG_1544306815967.jpg?v=1594246837"},{"product_id":"gemini-bronze-garden-sculpture","title":"Gemini Bronze Garden Sculpture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ~ Garden Bronze Statue with granite base limited edition sculpture by Kelly Borsheim.  A 1-min gesture sketch from a live female model inspired this voluptuous figure of a standing woman. She would look wonderful in a circular, raised pond with wall edges wide enough to sit on; perfect for an outdoor garden or near your pool.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e     Gemini is a two-faced curvaceous woman with two abstract faces, one looks up, the other down and back.  Each face is abstracted to act as a surprise as the art appreciator walks around the bronze sculpture, unaware at first that there are two faces... as twins the sign Gemini means, a dual nature, two personalities.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     The patina imitates granite stone.  This nude sculpture ships from Boerne, Texas, or Norfolk, Virginia, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze on Stone base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition of 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e41 x 15 x 12 inches, 134 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable, ships from either Boerne, Texas or Norfolk, VA (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGemini\u003c\/em\u003e -- Garden Bronze Statue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003ewith granite base, sculpture by Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e      The usual procedure is for a sculptor to work out an idea for a large sculpture by first creating a small version in clay or wax called a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003emaquette\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e [French] or\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebozzetto \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e[Italian].  In the case of this garden-size sculpture \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemini,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e the idea came from the stone itself -- a Canadian marble I had carved and sold the year before -- as an original work of art. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" alt=\"The inspirational 1-minute gesture sketch from live model.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/originalgesturesketch.jpg?v=1594290329\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003eThe inspirational 1-minute gesture sketch from live model.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Original Stone Sculpture of Gemini Marble\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/gemini_stone_sculpture.jpg?v=1594290386\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Detail Original Stone Sculpture of Gemini Marble\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/030911q2_sculpture.jpg?v=1594290448\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e     After carving the stone, I wanted to explore the idea of the two faces in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e figure again, play more with the curves, and develop a little bit more detail in the the feminine form. I also had been itching to work larger and start creating a series of sculpture that can be displayed in a garden or -- in this case -- a pond.  This voluptuous figure would look wonderful in a circular, raised pond with wall edges wide enough to sit on. The circular form would entice the viewer to walk around the pond and enjoy the many different views of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze in the center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e          \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually a two-faced figure, as she is here, as well. I made the faces very abstract since I wanted to let the viewer walk around as much as possible before noticing the other face. One looks up, while the other looks down and over her right shoulder. This composition was inspired by a one-minute gesture sketch of a model named Sue. I had loved the way Sue uses her hands. In this pose, it was the hand touching her upper chest that enticed me to further explore the pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e          \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in bronze is about 40 inches tall. Her circular granite base is 13 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003eScroll down a little to see more images of the sculpture in clay before casting into bronze.  \u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio Artist\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact the artist\u003c\/a\u003e to add this work of art to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003eBelow:  \u003cspan style=\"font-family: VERDANA, ARIAL;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal Clay with ruler, \"Gemini\", plus detail shots of clay prior to bronze casting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Female Figure Clay Original for Gemini Bronze Sculpture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_GeminiBronzeSculpture-FemaleFigureClayOriginal_040116h2.jpg?v=1594290847\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Face Female Figure Clay Original for Gemini Bronze Sculpture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_GeminiBronzeSculpture-FemaleFigureClayOriginal_040117j3.jpg?v=1594290920\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Second Face Female Figure Clay Original for Gemini Bronze Sculpture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_GeminiBronzeSculpture-FemaleFigureClayOriginal_040116f2.jpg?v=1594290962\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faso-workszoom-link-contact faso-art-inquire-link\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34637361479829,"sku":"Gemini Bronze 1","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/web_GeminiBronzeGardenSculpture_NudeWomanArt_040507r2a.jpg?v=1594291206"},{"product_id":"rock-towers-and-frogs-bronze-outdoor-garden-sculpture","title":"Rock Towers and Frogs Bronze Outdoor Garden Sculpture","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze Aquatic Garden Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 x 30 x 25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable by ORDER only\u003c\/strong\u003e; see description below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRock Towers and Frogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebronze sculpture, limited edition\u003cbr\u003eapprox. 43\" h x 24\" w x 24\" d [110 x 60 x 60 cm]\u003cbr\u003e© 2016 Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eORDERS ONLY!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your original bronze, one-third non-refundable* deposit down starts the foundry process.  The second payment is due after the wax sculpture is approved.  The third and final payment is due once the bronze is finished, prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer smaller payments, you may choose the amounts and how often as is convenient to you.  However, full payment must be made before the sculpture is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* The one-third non-refundable deposit\/first payment may be applied instead to any other available Borsheim Artwork should you change your mind about this bronze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE:  International Shipping will be quoted upon ordering.  Any customs taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Crated: approximately 135 x 80 x 80 cm; 131 kg]\u003cbr\u003eThis bronze is cast in Italy and shipped worldwide where you desire.\u003cbr\u003e[Estimated casting time, 3-4 months;  FYI:  The first casting was shipped to California USA]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Borsheim Arts Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRock Towers and Frogs\u003c\/em\u003e Bronze Sculpture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 December 2016:\u003c\/strong\u003e Here are some images of the finished bronze aquatic sculpture \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock Towers and Frogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. These were taken at the bronze foundry I used in Pietrasanta, Italy.  I was limited to public transportation. I was not staying nearby and the foundry has shorter hours than was convenient with the train schedule.  All this is to explain why I had too little time to set up a proper photo shoot. This first casting was crated and shipped directly to a private home in California shortly after these images were taken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      My landlord and I dropped off the original artwork in clay and mixed materials in July since I can no longer easily make my own molds.  However, I returned to the foundry once they had made the molds and the hollow wax duplicates of my original composition.  They separated each part to serve their method of casting (each foundry works in a slightly different way).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I cleaned up some of the wax parts to my satisfaction and proofed the others that had been done before I arrived. Also, we consulted with the metal department on how best to connect the smaller stones . . .  in wax or in metal. I chose wax, but they chose metal. I deferred to their preferred method, trusting their professionalism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     My next visit to the foundry was during the metal chasing \/ clean-up work. I asked for a few changes and arranged the final composition of the stone towers and the frogs (all cast separately). I also poured water over the bronze to see what it would look like in the rain. Primarily I needed to see \u003cstrong\u003ewhere the water pooled for birds\u003c\/strong\u003e, but also for the safety and care of the bronze. I marked for the metal workers the places where I wanted \u003cstrong\u003edrainage holes drilled\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are small and hopefully not too noticeable. Standing water is not healthy for most things and we certainly do not want to create mosquito birthing pools!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrainage hole for outdoor bronze sculpture (base of plant stalks):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_RockTowers_DrainHoleBronzeSculpture_161123_SRX232.jpg?v=1594389549\" alt=\"Subtle Drain Holes in Bronze Sculpture Rock Towers and Frogs\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e     I also ran my naked hands over the entire piece. We sanded down any part that felt \"ouchy,\" which is a side-effect of pouring molten bronze at times. I do not want someone to get a nasty little surprise when touching the sculpture! There are perks in not being a rose. haha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Because this bronze garden sculpture was designed to sit down inside of a pond with a surrounding ledge, it has a taller rock base in which some part of it will be below the horizontal wall of the pond. If I receive an image of the sculpture once in place, I will certainly share it with you here. Also, if you scroll down, you may see some of the images of the creation of this bronze composition. Then you will see how the original in foam, wax, and clay looked in comparison to the bronze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     More images can be seen below. Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtact me at my studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if this bronze [edition] sculpture would enhance your living space, your workplace, or even your community.\u003cbr\u003eThank you so much!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_RockTowers_FinishedSculpture7_BirdsEye.jpg?v=1594392269\" alt=\"Aerial View Bird's Eye of bronze garden sculpture Rock Towers and Frogs\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbove: my beloved bird's eye view of the bronze sculpture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIt Takes a Village . . . to Create a Bronze Sculpture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     During conversations with the couple who contacted me because of an earlier tabletop sculpture \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/cattails-and-frog-legs-bronze-aquatic-animal-sculpture\" title=\"Cattails and Frog Legs Tabletop Bronze Sculpture\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCattails and Frog Legs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, I came up with two simple drawings that might satisfy the criteria for their circular-shaped pond. In the end, they preferred to keep the original cattails with suspended frog. We used the elephant ears to \"fill up\" a space, while keeping the airy feel of the original sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     The first time that I saw towers of stone made only through balancing them was in Hawai'i. I find them fun, fascinating, and somehow comforting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Borsheim_PondSculptureDesigns_160423_L016.jpg?v=1594392725\" alt=\"Sketches for Client Choice Future Bronze Sculpture Drawings Ideas\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_070812_64_HawaiiRockTowers.jpg?v=1594393038\" alt=\"Rock Towers Artist Saw in Hawaii Inspired by Rocks\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     This all began in the hills of Tuscany. My neighbor Paul offered to help me rock hunt for models in his creek-bed.  I was not entirely sure of what I was looking for, so we harvested more than I was likely to use.  It was a good thing he has this little \"tractor\" for hauling a heavy load up from the ravine!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_b160429_L094_PaulsHouseNextDoor-RockHunting4SculptureCommission.jpg?v=1594393090\" alt=\"Hauling River Rocks from Valleriana Tuscany for Sculpture Models\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Naturally, a little play time was in order. When it comes to credibility in things such as balance, it really is better to work with models to gain some understanding of the dynamics of such things. No stones were harmed in the making of these rock towers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_c160429_L204_CV-RockTowerAttempts4Sculpture.jpg?v=1594413170\" alt=\"No stones were harmed in the making of these rock towers.\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     I decided to create the frogs separately since the foundry I consulted with for my original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/cattails-and-frog-legs-bronze-aquatic-animal-sculpture\" title=\"Cattails and Frog Legs Tabletop Aquatic Sculpture\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCattails and Frog Legs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sculpture chose to cast the frogs separately from the plants and weld them in place after everything was bronze. So, I created a little wax \"cookie cutter\" in the rough shape of each frog, melted the sculpting wax, and did a pour. Once cooled, it was easier to start to refine the forms. I could have just cut wax to general sizes and weld them together, but really, I like to play with fire sometimes. There are often several just-as-good ways to do something, so choose the one that is the most fun for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_d160503_L083_MeltingWaxIntoClayMold-SculptingStart.jpg?v=1594413367\" alt=\"quick temporary molds shaped from clay to pour the beginning wax forms for frogs\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Life in Italia is a bit different from vacationing here. Not only do I not (yet?) have a car, for the major part (since 2 Feb) of 2016, I have had a leg injury [which I now know will be resolved with surgery and a six-month rehab. situation in 2017]. But also, I did not know where to find certain materials here that I could use to make my sculpture. Luckily, I have a wonderful landlord who happened to work in a metal shop, creating greenhouses for the town of Pescia (famous for its flower production) and most of Tuscany. When I could not find a metal flange and fitting pipe, he said, \"I will just make one!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      And so I found myself meeting some of the guys in the metal shop and watching my landlord's new puppy, \u003cstrong\u003eGregory da Pisa\u003c\/strong\u003e, get his first experience around welding. He was not a fan and when he was not barking his protest and fear, he was stealing gloves! For me, at least, it was a wonderful day!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_eRockTowersFrogs_160512_L083_SculptureArmatureWIP4bronzefountain.jpg?v=1594413494\" alt=\"Italian landlord welding sculpture armature while little dog barks at sparks\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Although I finally found a place to call home in Tuscany and I use several of the rooms for studio space, I do not have a space or doors large enough to create a garden-sized sculpture. Sure, I could get the armature parts in, but how would the sculpture get out?  My front door enters into the kitchen and that was my studio for a couple of months. I ended up using the kitchen table because this black beaut you see here was bought from a friend and shortly after this image was taken, the guys moved the black table up into my main studio. Now, slowly to figure out the position of the parts in my design . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_g1RockTowersFrogsSculpture_160515_L018_SculptureArmatureWIP4bronze.jpg?v=1594413607\" alt=\"Makeshift Art Studio in Kitchen due to size restrictions\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Loving animals really enhance life. I adore this little puppy, Gregory, and yet, when he feels that I am not giving him enough attention, he has no problem trying to eat what is taking me away from him! Here, I am sitting on my front steps, sewing metal wire around some metal fencing material I bought to support the weight of the clay AND the future mold of the elephant ears.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_f160513_L025_DogSittingGregoryMakingArmature4Sculpture.jpg?v=1594413684\" alt=\"Gregory da Pisa, dog as art assistant for wire sculpture armature [chewing on wires]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     And the arranging is starting to happen. Note that at this point, I do not really need the original drawing. The work will start to take on a life of its own and will change in the developing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_g160515_L076_GardenSculptureArmatureWIP.jpg?v=1594413788\" alt=\"Sculpture Armature Emerging in Kitchen Studio\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     I need to remember the desired size for this sculpture. Molten bronze shrinks a little as it cools, and I do consider all of the factors of which I am aware, but I measure and re-measure, marking the board. This also helps me understand the relationships and location of each part within the composition. The board will not be large enough to also support the mold, but it was the best that I had to work with. However, at the foundry, the mold-maker simply added level boards to each side before he began his work with the rubber and plaster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      In my sketch below, you may see the two circles drawn on the paper. I have drawn the bird's eye view of the sculpture composition so that I know exactly where to place the vertical section of the armature. I need to know where this is before I continue. The armature is the most important part, just as the foundation of the house is. There is little opportunity to change the pose once I secure the metal armature to the board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_h160516_L007_SculptureArmature-MeasuringForMold.jpg?v=1594413894\" alt=\"Sculpture Armature Design Considering the next step of Mold Making\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlastilina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (a special non-drying sculptor's clay) is expensive, so I needed to find a material to create the shape of the larger and even the smaller stones that make up the base of the garden sculpture. Again, my neighbor helped out when he called and said he was on his way to the big hardware store and asked if I wanted to come along. Oh my, yes!  I knew that I would find something there.. or if not, at least I would stop imagining that I would and could make a plan to get to Firenze for proper supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     However, I found an answer: \u003cstrong\u003espray insulation foam.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used to caulk windows and doors: a protection from drafts. It would stick to my board, making for easier carving and mold-making. And it would be strong enough to support the other materials and the mold itself without collapsing the shapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_i160516_L020_CreatingGardenSculpture-InsulationSprayFoam.jpg?v=1594414311\" alt=\"Spray Insulation Foam for Sculpture Armature\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Then I used my landlord's buckets of sandy gravel to create stone shapes. I dug down into the material, creating the basic shape of the rocks I wanted for the individual towers that would rest on top of the larger stone shapes in the base. This image was taken hours after the foam expanded to full size. Once I wiped off the sand, I was able to cut and shape these into the rocks I desired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_j160517_L017_BorsheimSculpture-FoamRocksWIP.jpg?v=1594414445\" alt=\"Making Faux Rocks with Spray Foam insulation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     The puzzle is starting to come together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_k160520_L030_KitchenArtStudio-CreatingFoamStoneTowers4BronzeGardenSculpture.jpg?v=1594414546\" alt=\"Mixed media sculpture is shaping up!\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e     I then melted and colored plain paraffin wax I bought from another hardware store near a bus station. The uncut surface of this foam is slick and I worried the clay may not stick and stay in place. The cut foam is porous and a bit messy. After cutting, there are lots of little static-filled pieces that want to cling to everything. Annoying! The wax not only seals the porous foam, but allows me to add a \"tooth\" to grip the \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e. Also, this wax is cheaper than \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e and I can fill holes and add bulk where I want it, minimizing my need for the \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_l160526_L005_SculptureWIP-UsingColoredWaxOverFoamArmature.jpg?v=1594414718\" alt=\"Putting colored wax over cut foam for armature of sculpture\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Here you may see the progress as I have applied the pale green \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e over much of the developing sculpture. The \u003cstrong\u003ehanging frog\u003c\/strong\u003e is only a cut-out paper doll. I wanted his position marked so that I could arrange the stones, and therefore the other frog so that the sitting frog is looking up at the hanging one, wondering what will happen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_m160527_L078_ArtStudioInKitchen_SculptureWorkInProgress.jpg?v=1594414832\" alt=\"Determining the position of the frogs so that they interact with one another on the sculpture\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     My little visitor came to help again? hmmmm...not sure that I could call him an assistant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_n160620_N009_SculptureStudio-DogAssistant.jpg?v=1594414910\" alt=\"Gregory da Pisa dog assistant to artist sculptor\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     I poured some water over the clay sculpture to see if I was creating a little birdbath and also to test where the water would flow in the base part. This was fun, although without having a clay wall or other barrier around the sculpture, there was a limit to how much water I wanted to end up on my kitchen floor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_o160625_N017_CV-SculptureFountainWIP-WhereDoesWaterGo.jpg?v=1594414991\" alt=\"Testing where water will pool in the garden sculpture during design and creation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally: 29 June 2016:\u003c\/strong\u003e I needed to photograph this sculpture and waited for the afternoon sun to enter the kitchen to try for some directional lighting. However, little Gregory was back and I was babysitting while my landlord had to be away for a while. I noticed that the boogie-dance music I was listening to on YouTube got Gregory feeling energetic, so I tried something new.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_pRockTowersFrogs_160629_N002_CV-SculptureWIP-AlmostDone-GregorySleeps2BrahmsLullabyVideo.jpg?v=1594415098\" alt=\"traditional baby Lullabye by Brahms used to get puppy to sleep during sculpture photography session\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    I found the traditional baby \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLullabye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eBrahms\u003c\/strong\u003e and played it. [Maybe you may see the picture of the sleeping [human] baby on my laptop in the picture?] It worked! Gregory nestled up in the chair and passed out!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    I was then able to focus on moving the semi-delicate sculpture around to take the images to send the client for approval. Ah, music is often a saviour!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_qRockTowersFrogs_160629_N003_CV-SculptureWIP-AlmostDone-GregorySleeps2BrahmsLullabyVideo.jpg?v=1594415248\" alt=\"Puppy calmed to sleep with children's lullabye by Brahms\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRock Towers and Frogs\u003c\/em\u003e Bronze Sculpture Pre-Casting Materials\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    The inspiration for this garden sculpture which is over a yard tall was another bronze sculpture I made some years before: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/cattails-and-frog-legs-bronze-aquatic-animal-sculpture\" title=\"Cattails and Frog Legs Tabletop Aquatic Bronze Sculpture\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCattails and Frog Legs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. More foliage was added, as well as the rock towers, to give the piece a more substantial feel as it was enlarged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    I decided to design shapes that may allow for a subtle fountain, especially since the first bronze casting of this composition will be going into the center of a small pond. So, the stones are larger at the base and should have enough interior space to store a pump. Although, depending on the height of the water level, one may prefer to build a base under this sculpture and that could be designed to hold the pump well beneath the surface of the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    I envision the water coming up out of one of the rock towers and spilling down and into a bowl-like rock shape that may serve as a small bird bath as well. I tested this by pouring water over my clay composition and reshaping the stones as needed. However, as I write this on September 4, 2016, the wax has not yet been created from the mold. Without the armature, perhaps I can try the water test again. This will be fun. In any event, I like the composition, with or without it doubling as a fountain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    More images can be seen below. Note that the sculpture will be cast into separate pieces [even many of the rocks], so some of the images may not look so \"picture perfect\" as a finished sculpture in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRock Towers and Frogs\u003c\/em\u003e at Bronze Casting Foundry Italy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     So, a few of the locals stopped by and saw the finished sculpture in clay before my landlord Nori and I loaded up his van and headed to Pietrasanta, Italy. This is a famous town for stone carvers, but also for bronze sculpture.  I think that Gregory was enjoying his first trip north of his birthplace, Pisa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z160701_newSony010_PietrasantaConNori-Gregory-FoundryDay.jpg?v=1594415721\" alt=\"The dog and the artist get treated to a road trip to a bronze foundry in Pietrasanta, Italia\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     My sculpture gets unloaded with the help of the foundry staff and my landlord, Nori.  One elephant ear fell to gravity's enticement during transport, but was easily repaired before mold-making.  Part of the beauty of bronze is that one can design thin extended parts and the metal is strong enough to stay in position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z160701_CarryingClaySculpture_PietrasantaConNori-FoundryDay.jpg?v=1594416067\" alt=\"Nori and foundrymen carry clay sculpture into mold making room Pietrasanta\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Here you see Gregory wishing he was not on a leash in the patina room at the foundry. The mold-making room was in the same building.  Interesting that they put the beginning of the process with the last stage of the bronze-casting process in the same location. But, one makes use of the space one has!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    For anyone curious, Italy is QUITE dog-friendly and you can bring a dog inside most anyplace in which he can behave. Sadly, the Italians are not so good about cleaning up doggie souvenirs, although I rarely see any inside!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z160701_newSony016_PietrasantaConNori-Gregory-FoundryDay.jpg?v=1594416201\" alt=\"Gregory da Pisa, curious puppy dog in a foundry in Pietrasanta Italy\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z160701_ArtistKBorsheimPutsFinishingTouchesClaySculpture-FoundryDay.jpg?v=1594416856\" alt=\"Artist Kelly Borsheim finishes clay sculpture before mold making foundry Pietrasanta\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere I am putting on final touches after transporting the sculpture in \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e (clay) to the foundry in Italy.  Photo by Nori Matteucci, 1 July 2016.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Below you see Raimondo chasing wax. \"Chasing\" is a term that means that he is cleaning up the wax duplicate of my sculpture after it is removed from the mold. Thus, he is removing mold lines and re-sculpting any details that might not have turned out well (air bubbles in the wax, for example).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Because this is the \u003cstrong\u003elost wax method of bronze casting\u003c\/strong\u003e, one considers the cooling rate of molten bronze. Thinner sections will cool faster than thicker sections. So, when a wax copy is made of my original sculpture, the goal is to make a HOLLOW copy (except where the design is thin, such as in my plant stems and leaves) that has more or less a consistent thickness. This minimizes the effect of shrinkage and avoids many problems for the finish bronze art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161012_S006_Pietrasanta-BronzeFoundry-WaxSculpture-Raimondo.jpg?v=1594417067\" alt=\"Raimondo cleans wax to prepare bronze casting.\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 12, 2016:\u003c\/strong\u003e  I returned to the foundry to work with my waxes and proof what Raimondo had already completed before my arrival. When I lived in Texas, I did all of this work myself. Here, with my travel limitations and my bum leg, I decided to pay the foundrymen to help me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    I like the setup they have here, with many stations set up with fire, tables, and chairs. It is normal for artists to come and do much of the wax work themselves. Time is money, but also we tend to be particular about our work in a way that may be difficult for even professional wax workers to be able to anticipate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161012_S008_Pietrasanta-FondariaItalia-WaxSculptureArtist.jpg?v=1594418464\" alt=\"Artist Kelly Borsheim chases her wax sculptures at bronze foundry in Pietrasanta Italy\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Once the waxes are all prettied up, they go to Simone [pronounced See-moan-eh]. He attaches the sprues. The molten bronze will have to enter the sculpture in one place, fill the sculpture, and then chase air out the vents as it flows beyond the artwork. Spruing means to attach these wax feed- and vent-lines (collectively called 'sprues') to the art in the specific desired places. This will be different for every original composition, as well as for every foundry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Also, they numbered each one of my elephant ear leaves with a large number in the wax. [I assume they gave the corresponding number to the stems as well.] However, at the sprue stage they showed me how they had filled-in this number and replaced it with a smaller wax \"thumb tack\" that had the same number on its head. That way, they only cut off a thin line of metal. The metal work will be much less now. In my experiences, anything that can be done in the wax should be. Metal does not move the same way that wax does and it is harder to get certain effects\/textures in metal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161012_S029_BronzeFoundry-WaxSculpture-SimoneSprues.jpg?v=1594418662\" alt=\"Simone a professional sprue maker at bronze foundry Pietrasanta Italy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Now (below) you may see some of my wax parts. Do you see the hollow rocks? The cattails and the frogs were cast solid. However, they were cast separately since they are thicker overall from the forms (stems) to which they connect.  Later they were welded into place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Note that on hollow forms you will need an entrance hole and an exit. Later this sprued wax will be dipped many times into a ceramic shell slurry, building layers that will later be fired for a one-shot mold. During the firing, the wax will melt out (hence the name \"\u003cstrong\u003ethe lost wax process\u003c\/strong\u003e\") and all that is left is an air space for the bronze to fill. So, the slurry MUST enter and fill the hollow shapes or they would become one large form all over again when the wax is melted out, defeating the purpose.  This second mold is a one-shot mold, not re-usable like the rubber and mother mold combination to create the wax version of the sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161012_S040_Pietrasanta-BronzeFoundry-WaxSculpture.jpg?v=1594418847\" alt=\"hollow wax copies of sculptures to be cast into bronze\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Oh, I love stuff like this! Knowing the qualities of your materials allows you to use them to solve problems during the process of making art. For example, here you see water being used to store (and cool) the wax replica of my original sculpture base (the large rocks).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Water does not mix with wax and it will not change the texture of the wax surface.  Also, water is fluid . . .  hhaha . . .  meaning that it will move freely, filling in all the spaces around whatever shape the wax has while supporting it. And wax floats in water. All this makes for a great way to support otherwise fragile material in a constant variety of shapes, while also stabilizing its temperature. Too cold, the wax is hard to work, too warm and it will not retain the fine details and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Note that the base has been reinforced with bamboo, another material, like wax, that can be burned out during the ceramic mold-making process. And it is strong and cheap. Perfect!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Later, when the oddly shaped ceramic mold needs to be supported upside down and vertical enough for the molten bronze to be poured into it and have it flow the way you designed the sprues to aid in that process, we use SAND to support the mold. Sand can also move and adapt to any form and allows the mold to be positioned even while hot.  Also, if for some reason the ceramic slurry mold breaks or develops a leak, the sand can be quickly thrown over the leak and seal it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161017_NewSonyRX100019_WaxRoomPietrasantaFoundry.jpg?v=1594419061\" alt=\"Water bath is brilliant solution for storing different shaped wax sculptures lost was bronze casting\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e     Here you see the base has been removed from the water bath and flipped upright on the table for me to look it over and change anything I am not satisfied with. They do good work here! I do not think that I added anything more to Raimondo's work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161017_NewSonyRX100022_SculptureInWax-LostWaxBronzeCasting-Foundry.jpg?v=1594419161\" alt=\"Wax sculpture part ready for final inspection before bronze casting\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Raimondo is showing one of the men from the metal department the images I brought showing my original composition. They are consulting on whether the rock towers should be built in the wax or in the metal. Despite my idea of welding in wax, they opted to weld the stone together in the metal. The reasoning was that something may shift during fusion and we would have to start again at making new waxes. While I preferred the other way, there is the very real danger that if I drop one of the waxes while trying to balance them into a tower, we would again have to cast new waxes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Also, I know well the foundry process having worked with many foundries in the US and doing my own casting back when I was at the \u003cstrong\u003eElisabet Ney Sculpture Conservatory\u003c\/strong\u003e (student and later teacher). But living in a foreign country teaches one to listen sometimes. People function and do good work having developed their own techniques or strengths. While we can share information and learn from one another, it is sometimes a delicate balancing act to know when to insist on your way or to defer to theirs. As I mentioned elsewhere before, I sometimes confer with the foundry before creating a design. If I make something they cannot reproduce, I lose. Also, they may have a better idea for how to produce my vision. In this case, they know their way of casting metal better than I do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161017_SonyRX100028_DiscussionOfProcess-PietrasantaFoundry.jpg?v=1594419366\" alt=\"Italian foundrymen confer on best approach to bronze casting foundry in Pietrasanta\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are a few images from the foundry:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161117_SRX108_PietrasantaItaly-BorsheimSculpture-BronzeWelding.jpg?v=1594419442\" alt=\"Soldering bronze frog to bronze cattail metal casting Pietrasanta\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161117_SRX160_ItalyFoundry-BronzeWelding.jpg?v=1594419542\" alt=\"Refining position and details of joined bronze sculpture parts\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161117_SRX235_FonderiaFoundry-BronzeChasingSculptingTools.jpg?v=1594419600\" alt=\"Some of the tools used at bronze foundry in Pietrasanta Italy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    This is an image of some of the original molds made for my sculpture \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock Towers and Frogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. There are fourteen pieces altogether. John Borsheim and I used to make my molds out of rubber and then used fiberglass for the mother (outer supporting) mold. It is much lighter and stronger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    These molds are made out of plaster and iron for reinforcement with metal handles added. They also surprised me by putting several components into one mold! So, it was clear that I would not be able to carry any of these on the bus or train or by foot with me. So, they stayed there until I could find a solution.. or hopefully can sell another bronze of this composition.  [In the end, I treated my neighbor to a beautiful lunch in Viareggio and he drove his car to the foundry in Pietrasanta.  The mold is now safely stored in my home.  One thing that I abhor is how some foundries leave their clients molds lying about either outside or with access to rain, sun, or thieves.  I pay good money for molds and need to protect them!] \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Thank you for reading this far and \u003cstrong\u003eplease share with your friends\u003c\/strong\u003e if you enjoyed this. Also, if interested in acquiring any of my artwork, please contact me!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_z161117_SRX248_PlasterAndRebarRubberMolds4Sculpture.jpg?v=1594419824\" alt=\"big heavy plaster mother molds with rubber molds inside foundry Pietrasanta Italy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34708118110357,"sku":"Rock Towers Bronze","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/web_RockTowersFrogs_BronzeSculpture_161123_SRX262_Cropt.jpg?v=1594454615"},{"product_id":"cattails-and-frog-legs-bronze-aquatic-animal-sculpture","title":"Cattails and Frog Legs Bronze Aquatic Animal Sculpture","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e   Bronze, limited edition of 99\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e   18 in. x 7 in. x 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e   Available, ships from Norfolk, VA \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCattails and Frog Legs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patina will vary slightly since each cast bronze is original and hand-worked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInspiration:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     When I was a child living in Germany, I was often playing in the woods.  Creek beds and their masses of jellylike frog eggs were  endlessly fascinating.  When I was asked to make something with frogs, I thought it might be fun, if I could come with an idea that meant something.  It was not until I was carving details into the wax hanging frog did I realize that I was doing a self-portrait of sorts...myself as the hanging frog. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/frogsculpture3_clay.jpg?v=1594299974\" alt=\"Artist Self-Portrait as the hanging frog\"\u003e  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/frogsculpture4_clay.jpg?v=1594300037\" alt=\"Artist Self-Portrait as the hanging frog bronze sculpture\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     My parents told me the story of how as a baby, I had crawled out of my crib one night.  They entered the room after hearing my cry.  I was hanging by the knobs on the dresser, terrified of my future.  Here, though, the OTHER, sitting frog is more curious of the outcome without his intervention, a Yin and Yang of sorts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     It is a popular piece that often starts fun and interesting conversations.  This bronze weighs about 4.5 pounds and will ship from Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34708169359509,"sku":"Cattails and Frog Legs - Bronze","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/WebLarge_CattailsAndFrogLegs_070722_04.jpg?v=1622998916"},{"product_id":"sea-turtles","title":"Sea Turtles Bronze Sculpture","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Bronze on Hand-carved Limestone base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    16 in. x 12 in. x 9 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Available #7 and #8, limited edition of 30 [artist keeping original AP]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSea Turtles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e seem to fly near a kelp plant. This is a sculpture in bronze with a curvy hand-carved limestone base that implies the sandy sea floor\u003cbr\u003e     I created a limited edition here of \u003cstrong\u003emy very first bronze sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e!  This composition of sea turtles is a popular tabletop sculpture.  Sea Turtles are so graceful underwater.  Each bronze is considered an original work of art because of the complicated steps in casting bronze.  There is so much individual work done on every wax and the subsequent cast metal piece, plus the patina (color finish).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e      Also, I hand-carve each limestone base.  Since each stone is unique, you will truly have an original work of art.  Here are the numbers 7 and 8 in the edition.  You will see how different each stone is, while following the basic compositional idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_Borsheim_SeaTurtles_no7_8-PatinaBaseHandCarved.jpg?v=1594295298\" alt=\"hand-carve each limestone base for Sea Turtles tabletop sculpture\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I swam with some while snorkeling in Hawai'i with my brother Michael.  He took this image of me while we were with spinner dolphins.  We had not intended to be out so long, but after film was used, we saw a bunch of sea turtles.  I got on the plane home to Texas with my entire backside BURNT!  Oy... that was a painful flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_SeaTurtlesBronze_Hawaii-070815_1_KellyWithSpinnerDolphins.jpg?v=1594294767\" alt=\"Hawai'i Artist Kelly Borsheim snorkling with spinner dolphins. Photo by Michael Seiler\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003eContact the Studio if interested in this work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34708224016533,"sku":"Sea Turtles Bronze","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/BorsheimB_SeaTurtlesI_Bronze_Limestone_16x12x9_1.jpg?v=1594293962"},{"product_id":"warrior-spirit-man-and-hawk-bird-vertical-statue","title":"Warrior Spirit Man and Hawk Bird Vertical Flight Statue Flying and Nature","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze on Wood Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 x 10 x 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWarrior Spirit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebronze (with mesquite wood base)\u003cbr\u003elimited edition of 45\u003cbr\u003e21\" h x 10\" w x 7\" d\u003cbr\u003e© 2006 Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \"Hi, my dear Kelly. Ohhhh, you have REALLY done it this time. I think \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarrior Spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is the most beautiful sculpture in the world. Your pic in clay with the green leaves as a background was also the perfect setting to bring the young warrior to life. His gracefulness really wowed me . . . I am amazed you could capture and express this pose so perfectly . . . And the portrayal of the delicate balance absolutely put goose pimples all over me . . . That man has an appreciation and a curiosity towards wildlife is evident by the expression on the warrior's face. What a fabulous accent this would make in state parks, bird sanctuaries, etc.! A view of the warrior and his hawk certainly create a proper atmosphere. \u003cbr\u003e    After I had read your newsletter and studied the pictures, I called to Bob to come and see the pictures of your latest. He, too, was ever so impressed with the beauty. We then went to Winter Haven with Gene and Louise Sauls for fun and early dinner. As soon as we got home, I started calling to Bob and Gene to come quick . . . We had a large but young hawk flying around our pool, trying to find his way out. Neither of the men struck a pose even close to the young warrior's! The enclosed area of the pool made the bird seem even larger and his rapid flying made everyone quickly duck. They were successful in herding the bird to freedom and tomorrow I must drag in the hose and do some cleaning! My story isn't nearly as pretty as your sculpture!\u003cbr\u003e    Much love\u003cbr\u003e    Connie\"\u003cbr\u003e    (9 September 2006; Connie Talbott, Avon Park, Florida, USA, printed with permission)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDetails of the Bronze Sculpture \u003cem\u003eWarrior Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e (shown here in \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_WarriorSpiritWIP-ModelingClayHawkMagnifierGlass060901zzs.jpg?v=1594456621\" alt=\"Sculpting the Hawk using a magnifying glass to aid in the details Warrior Spirit\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    I sculpted the tiny detail of the hawk's eyes with a straight pin from my sewing kit. Sometimes it would be helpful to have three hands. I took this photo using the timer on my digital camera, mounted to a monopod secured by my body. Then I held the magnifying glass in my left hand while shaping the clay with my right. \u003cbr\u003e    Thank you for your interest and support. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Creation of the Sculpture Warrior Spirit - Man with Bird of Prey (Hawk):\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003e2006:\u003c\/strong\u003e I spent my Fourth of July weekend creating sketches and eventually a wax \u003cem\u003emaquette\u003c\/em\u003e for a potential sculpture commission. I had been contacted by a corporate buyer's aide to submit a proposal for a limited edition (of 50) bronze for a board of directors gift for Southwest Airlines. The theme was \u003cstrong\u003e\"Warrior Spirit\"\u003c\/strong\u003e but I was told it did not necessarily need to involve the traditional Southwest\/American Indian art that the term brought to mind. I asked for other specifications, including deadline, budget, and past gifts to give me a better idea of the taste of this audience. I began to have some vague ideas and started drawing. Then, before the weekend got going, I called my bronze foundry to make sure this project could be done and that I had thought of all of their considerations in making this work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e    While researching the concept of \u003cstrong\u003e\"Warrior Spirit\"\u003c\/strong\u003e I found references to Chinese martial arts, American Indian philosophies, and even yoga practices. \u003cstrong\u003eWhile the term 'warrior' seems to conjure up images relating to aggression, this is not what I found in most of my research.\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead, I read phrases such as \"moving through fear,\" \"embracing limitations,\" living a \"joyful, courageous life,\" \"disciplines the mind, body, and spirit,\" and \"leads to compassion.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eA warrior develops spiritual, martial, and ethical skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e He works to obtain an impeccable character in order to serve his community and expand his consciousness. He changes his perceptions about confrontation and creates his own destiny. His strength and compassion make others feel at ease with him, \u003cstrong\u003ewhich reduces conflict\u003c\/strong\u003e. In effect, the ideal goal is that he becomes one with the world around him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e    I do not have much personal experience with the American Indians, but I have always had an interest in birds, flight, and bonding with nature. I also loved watching the falconers with raptors at the Renaissance fairs. Their connection always struck me as romantic and absolutely beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/warrior-spirit07a-WIP.jpg?v=1594457144\" alt=\"Creating a fast maquette sculpture in wax to start idea formation\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/warrior-spirit07b-WIP_480x480.jpg?v=1594457200\" alt=\"Wax mockup of sculpture idea\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/warrior-spirit07c-WIP.jpg?v=1594457236\" alt=\"Sculpture idea mockup using a wax copy of other sculpture\"\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    In the interest of time, I decided to cast a wax of my sculpture \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/eric-bronze-male-nude-art-sculpture-seated-thinking-man-muscular-build-statue\" title=\"Eric bronze sculpture of muscular nude man\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEric\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. I then softened him, cut and moved parts and re-welded the wax into the general shape you see here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    I did not win the commission. That is life. But by this time, I really liked my composition and decided to finish the idea. My hurried wax would not have survived the casting process since I had not created a proper armature for him.  Plus, it was too crude.  I decided the best approach was to start fresh, so I built an armature and began to apply \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e (a wax-based clay that never dries) until I had plenty of detail and a known pose. In the meantime, I had hired a new (to me) model so that I could put the finishing touches on my new artwork. Later, I called my friend, \u003cstrong\u003esculptor Hap Hagood \u003c\/strong\u003e(d. February 11, 2018), to ask about the details on the red-tailed hawk that I could not find in my research. He is an expert on birds of prey and a super guy.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_WarriorSpirit_WIP-ClayBeforeBronzeSculptureManHawk060903zu.jpg?v=1594458562\" alt=\"Man and Hawk Sculpture Flight Oneness Warrior Spirit Clay Before Bronze\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_WarriorSpirit_WIP-ClayBeforeBronzeSculptureManHawk060903zzc.jpg?v=1594458635\" alt=\"Man and Hawk Sculpture Flight Oneness Warrior Spirit Clay Before Bronze\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Here is an image of me with \u003cstrong\u003ethe model for Warrior Spirit, David Sackmary\u003c\/strong\u003e.  He is also a gallerist and here we are at Quattro Gallery in Austin, Texas, at the solo show David gave me in November 2011.  He will tell you how \"fun\" I was since I hung wide straps from the ceiling for him to rest his arms in.  It is very difficult to hold a pose of extended arms, especially when going up and out!  I told him what I tell a lot of my models when we work alone:  Take breaks when you need them because I will keep working, even through your breaks.  We both love how this sculpture turned out!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/warrior-spirit08-ModelGalleristDavidSackmaryArtistKellyBorsheim2011Nov.jpg?v=1594458710\" alt=\"Model David Sackmary with artist Kelly Borsheim resulting sculpture Warrior Spirit\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34779095728277,"sku":"Warrier Spirit - Orig","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/062007_Postcard_Front1.jpg?v=1594458867"},{"product_id":"sirenetta-little-mermaid-bronze-statue-of-nude-woman-dancing","title":"Sirenetta Little Mermaid Bronze Statue of Nude Woman Dancing","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cem\u003eSirenetta ~ The Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze on Stone base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 x 14 x 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition bronze sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable, variety of patina (colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSirenetta ~The Little Mermaid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBronze with Granite Base\u003cbr\u003e(brown faux granite-like, or \"tan-gold,\" or traditional bronze patina)\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 27\u003cbr\u003e24.5\" h x 14\" w x 9.5\" d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eby Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent patinas available for this limited edition female figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSirenetta ~The Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e    When I was growing up, my favorite book was a collection of fairy tales by \u003cstrong\u003eHans Christian Andersen (1805-75)\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Fairy tales offer the author a way to teach a lesson to the reader, but in truth, I was fascinated by the many different ways to interpret the stories. Written in 1836, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Little Mermaid\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was the tale (pardon the pun) that I identified with the most.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    My sculpture \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSirenetta ~ The Little Mermaid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by the meeting between our heroine and the Sea Witch. Here is a portion of that passage:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cbr\u003e                \"I know what you want,\" said the sea witch; \"it is very stupid of you, but you shall have your way, and it will bring you to sorrow, my pretty princess. You want to get rid of your fish's tail, and to have two supports instead of it, like human beings on earth, so that the young prince may fall in love with you, and that you may have an immortal soul.\" And then the witch laughed so loud and disgustingly, that the toad and the snakes fell to the ground, and lay there wriggling about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                \"You are but just in time,\" said the witch; \"for after sunrise to-morrow I should not be able to help you till the end of another year. I will prepare a draught for you, with which you must swim to land tomorrow before sunrise, and sit down on the shore and drink it. Your tail will then disappear, and shrink up into what mankind calls legs, and you will feel great pain, as if a sword were passing through you. But all who see you will say that you are the prettiest little human being they ever saw. You will still have the same floating gracefulness of movement, and no dancer will ever tread so lightly; but at every step you take it will feel as if you were treading upon sharp knives, and that the blood must flow. If you will bear all this, I will help you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                \"Yes, I will,\" said the little princess in a trembling voice, as she thought of the prince and the immortal soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     In payment for such a potion, the Sea Witch demands the lovely voice of the little mermaid and cuts out her tongue. No one said that fairy tales were not gruesome!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Despite this, the story is charming and thought-provoking. It is told from the perspective of childlike innocence that is full of the joy and wonder of first experiences. The descriptions are colorful and lively. Reading it is like seeing the world in which we live in a fresh, new way. It is a story of a pure, yet unrequited love, and a search for something larger than each of us - an immortal soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The story has darkness and light and is one of the influences in my observing co-existing opposites. In the end, the little mermaid does not win the soul-sharing love of her prince, but for her unwavering effort and her pure love (for she could not kill him and his new bride even to save her own life), she is given a second chance. The story ends on a note of hope, with the message that we can walk the path of our choice and obtain our goals with the assistance of those around us. It also contains a subtle warning to all of us that by our actions, we can choose to aid or to harm another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    May \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSirenetta ~ The Little Mermaid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e enchant you with her beauty and inspire you by her good heart and pure determination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    For your bronze, you may choose between a green, a \"tan,\" or a traditional patina [color finish in the metal]. Approximate weight of bronze with granite base is 24-28 pounds (depending on the granite chosen). Limited edition bronze of 27.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-third down reserves your bronze, if you prefer to take advantage of the LayAway Plan.  \u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio from Mermaid Page\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact the Studio for LayAway.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     To read more about the story of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSirenetta ~The Little Mermaid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, click on the link for my corresponding blog post:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fairy Tale of the Love of the Little Mermaid\" href=\"https:\/\/artbyborsheim.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/mermaid-bronze-sculpture.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/artbyborsheim.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/mermaid-bronze-sculpture.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e      My childhood fairy tale book was a medium height and width, but thick book with a hard red cover. Inside were charming color illustrations with each story and I hope someday to locate the book again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Classical Bronze (Ferric)","offer_id":35142311018645,"sku":"Mermaid Orig-1","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tan","offer_id":35142311051413,"sku":"Mermaid Orig-2","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":35142311084181,"sku":"Mermaid Orig-3","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":37975912317077,"sku":"Sirenetta-Brown Patina","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/EtsyPR_SirenettaLittleMermaid2_PatinaBronze_100202-24-29-22-3Views.jpg?v=1644876996"},{"product_id":"chest-piece-male-bronze-bas-relief-wall-hanging-sculpture","title":"Chest Piece ~ Male Bronze Bas Relief Wall Hanging Sculpture","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze on Stone base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.25 x 6 x 1.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable, ships from Fort Mill, South Carolina (US)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping included within the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available, buy the bronze WITHOUT THE STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecopyright Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003eChest Piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e     This lovely artwork is an open edition (vs. limited).  Each wax is slightly different in drip pattern around edges.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChest Piece\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts a bare man's chest with ruffled finished edges of the crop.  It was inspired by the chest of the bronze figure in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/products\/against-the-dying-of-the-light-rage-rage\" title=\"full figure bronze of man struggling against large hands that try to pull him down\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst the Dying of the Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eby Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChest Piece Bathroom Size Bronze Wall Sculpture:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e     I absolutely LOVE this wall-mounted sculpture! It just keeps growing on me -- from my fascination in pouring the waxes to seeing the bronze emerge from the investment mold to the final patina and waxing process. I adore the textured feel of this bronze that MAKES me yearn to reach out and touch it, as well as the way the light falls on the various textured surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e     I also have fun handpicking the stone backing for this small \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Now, I am offering Chest Piece mounted or unmounted, as you see in these images.  I always thought this bronze bas-relief could make a good door pull, alone or as a pair.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003eThis contemporary figurative sculpture is also available in a size 4 times as large, titled \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (but at this time is orders only, as he needs to be cast again as the first two have sold).  Just contact Kelly at the link below to find out current prices.  A non-refundable one-third deposit will get the work started at the foundry.  In the event, you change your mind, you may use the paid funds towards another artwork by me.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Size Comparison of Chest Piece, with or without stone base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_ChestPiece_MaleNudeSculpture_040103g2_bathroomart.jpg?v=1594540814\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e     In one of these images, you will see a standing nude female figure, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSirenetta (The Little Mermaid)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.  If you would like to learn more about here, go to: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"bronze statue of woman dancing as the little mermaid of fairy tales\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/products\/sirenetta-little-mermaid-bronze-statue-of-nude-woman-dancing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/products\/sirenetta-little-mermaid-bronze-statue-of-nude-woman-dancing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e     If interested in the oil painting \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRelinquish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, discover more about him at:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"a man surrenders to a force grander than his own. on his knees in front of the light entering the door. oil painting\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/products\/relinquish-painting-vulnerability\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/products\/relinquish-painting-vulnerability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Also, I will sell this without the stone base.  I have an idea for my own home to turn one of the edition into a door pull for inside my front door.  I will take images of this and post here if I find time to do it.  However, each little bronze comes with two bronze extenders in the back for mounting to the stone.  This means it should be able to be mounted to anything.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShield\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003eThis idea also exists the larger version:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e [orders only, no stone base, one-third deposit starts the work, the first two castings sold long ago]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shield in clay before bronze casting; Artist Kelly Borsheim holds for size comparison.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_ShieldinClayWithArtistKellyBorsheim_040128c.jpg?v=1594541135\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShield\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in clay before bronze casting; Artist Kelly Borsheim holds for size comparison.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shield Large Garden or Gate Sized Bronze Male Nude Sculpture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_Shield_BronzeNudeMaleChest_WallorGateDecor_040328b2.jpg?v=1594541204\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Large Garden-sized or Gate Decor Bronze Male Nude Sculpture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003ePlease inquire for more information.  Thank you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Bronze Edition #12 with Travertine Stone Base","offer_id":46985002025109,"sku":"Chest Piece Bronze-1","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze Edition #16 unmounted with threads","offer_id":46985002057877,"sku":"Chest Piece Bronze-2","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze Edition #17 unmounted with threads","offer_id":46985002090645,"sku":"Chest Piece Bronze-3","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/web_Chest-Piece_bronzeStoneWallHungTabletopSculpture.jpg?v=1594540478"},{"product_id":"valentine-male-nude-bronze-wall-hanging-art","title":"Valentine Male Nude Torso Bronze Wall Hanging Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom text-left faso-workszoom-data-comments\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eValentine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003eWall-mounted Bronze\u003cbr\u003e Edition of 120\u003cbr\u003e 10\" h x 6\" w x 1.75\" d\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e      This bronze of a male nude figure is considered a high relief. It is much more 3-dimensional than a bas (or low) relief. This is a limited edition (120) bronze mounted on a stone base\/backboard. (A cream marble base is on # 5, pictured here; travertine is more often used as the base. I choose the base to match the individual coloring in the patina of each bronze.) Enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e \"Valentine\" is a wall-mounted bronze of a beautiful nude male torso mounted on a creme-colored travertine stone tile.  He may also be displayed on a tabletop or shelf with a typical decorative plate easel.  Edition of 120, 10\" h x 6\" w x 1.75\" d\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e      This bronze of a male nude figure is considered a high relief. It is much more 3-dimensional than a bas- (or low) relief. This is a limited edition bronze figure artwork mounted on a stone base\/backboard. This small figure bronze sculpture looks great in a bathroom or small home office.  Appreciation of the male body was the point of this art.  Great gift for the man lover in your life.   This bronze nude comes with a \"tan \/ light brown opaque patina with subtle rings over a slightly textured man's body of bronze.  Ask for the charcoal patina on a white marble slab if you prefer a darker patina.   Ships from Norfolk, Virginia, USA.  Enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e The torso of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/products\/torsione-nude-male-dancer-twists-torso-on-his-knees-movement-bronze-statue\" title=\"Torsione Male Nude Bronze Dancer Sculpture\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorsione\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e became the wall-hanging bronze, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/valentine-male-nude-bronze-wall-hanging-art\" title=\"Valentine, the torso of Torsione Bronze Male Nude Dancer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eValentine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e     Below is one Valentine with a charcoal-colored patina on a marble base.  #17 in the edition... only one of these left.  Photos below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_Valentine_No17_BlackPatinaOnWhiteMarbleBase.jpg?v=1592594613\" alt=\"Valentine Black Patina Bronze on White Marble Base\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003eNo. 17   charcoal patina on marble base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Artist Kelly Borsheim\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faso-workszoom-link-contact faso-art-inquire-link\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faso-workszoom-link-contact faso-art-inquire-link\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Tan Patina","offer_id":35142530859157,"sku":"Valentine Bronze-1","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal Patina","offer_id":35142530891925,"sku":"Valentine Bronze-2","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NO BASE just figure bronze","offer_id":43584743309461,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/Borsheim_Valentine5_200405.jpg?v=1594539754"},{"product_id":"tiles-bronze-nude-men-in-poses-for-peace-tranquility-vivacity","title":"Tiles Bronze Nude Men in Poses for Peace Tranquility Vivacity","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.125 inches x 6.125 inches x .5 inches [4.25 x 4.25 in as a square]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Individually or as a set, white ceramic available upon inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-3-4 centered text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e$350 USD  EACH, $900 for set of three.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBronze Tiles of Men\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Composition [hung as diamond, not square, but, . . . as you like]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 +3\/8 inches approx. each square side, so 6 +1\/8 inch height and width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$350 each or if you buy three or more, $300 each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid bronze bas-relief sculptures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    These solid bronze tiles were designed for a bathroom.  They are an open series, with each bronze tile being cast individually.  They are signed and the numbers are either on the backs or the sides.  Here they are individually:  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranquillity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVivacity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Graphik Webfont', -apple-system, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Droid Sans', Arial, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.16px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003ePrices include shipping within the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Graphik Webfont', -apple-system, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Droid Sans', Arial, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.16px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Graphik Webfont', -apple-system, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Droid Sans', Arial, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.16px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e* Inquire if you would prefer to buy the much more economical castings in white ceramic *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Peace Bronze Tile","offer_id":43154951372949,"sku":"Tiles Bronze set","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tranquility Bronze Tile","offer_id":43154951405717,"sku":"Tiles Bronze set-2","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vivacity Bronze Tile","offer_id":43154951438485,"sku":"Tiles Bronze set-3","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze Tile Set~All 3:  Peace Tranquility Vivacity","offer_id":43154951471253,"sku":"Tiles Bronze set-4","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/bronze-tiles-tranquility-peace-vivacity.jpg?v=1592654229"},{"product_id":"eric-bronze-sculpture-male-nude-art","title":"Eric Bronze Sculpture Male Nude Art","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEric\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Bronze on Stone base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    9.5 x 11 x 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Available in two patinas (chocolate or reddish-brown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEric\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful bronze nude male sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e  He is young, bald and muscular, but has a contemplative expression.  His pose shows his lovely body while he stares off into the distance, perhaps thinking or daydreaming. He is rolling up onto one hip, almost as if he is starting to stand, caught in movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric would grace any tabletop or shelf.  This sculpture portrays the beauty and gentleness in the human form.  The realism of this artwork is quite detailed and was modeled from a live model of the same name.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Choose your patina, a chocolate brown (no. 2 in the limited edition bronze) or a more reddish-brown (no. 4 bronze).  The stone base is granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Here is an image of the sculpture when it was in plastilina (clay) before the mold was made and bronzes cast.  I show you this because when I create a new bronze, I often offer a PRE-CASTING Savings for those who help me launch a new edition.  So, each page in which you see the original clay or wax, and then the finished bronze, my hope is that you will have a much better idea of how YOUR new bronze will look once cast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_EricInClayBeforeBronzeCasting_nudeman3dart1.jpg?v=1594544750\" alt=\"Eric Male Nude Sculpture in Plastilina Clay prior to Mold Making and Bronze Casting\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact the Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Chocolate","offer_id":35150037942421,"sku":"Eric Bronze-1","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Reddish Brown","offer_id":35150037975189,"sku":"Eric Bronze-2","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/Shopify_Eric_4Mac_BronzeMaleNudeSculpture.jpg?v=1594543291"},{"product_id":"oh-boy-bronze-mirror-of-nude-men","title":"Oh Boy! Bronze Mirror of Nude Men","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOh Boy!\u003c\/i\u003e Mirror of Male Nude Figures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   This bronze mirror titled \"Oh Boy!\" is the first time I have created a functional work of art. While I carved stone (my Lips Series) during the day, I worked on the men at night. This bronze composition features five nude males arranged to create a frame around a mirror. The men are arranged asymmetrically and thus, the mirror is best hung on the wall.  However, you may also prefer to display on a small table easel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   This bronze artwork was great fun and I even signed my name in the lower part of the frame in reverse, such that the reflection in the mirror would read correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   This is considered a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ebas-relief\u003c\/em\u003e sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means the forms are compressed.  (Most wall-hanging sculptures are reliefs, \u003cem\u003ebas\u003c\/em\u003e mean \"low\" in French. The other is a high-relief, which means the sculpture is more 3-d with less compression.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh Boy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebronze mirror\u003cbr\u003e limited edition of 99\u003cbr\u003e 14.5\" h x 9.5\" w\u003cbr\u003e © 2006 Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003eYour choice of patina:  Traditional (transparent) or the \"tan granite opaque\" patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown here as well.  The easel is sold separately, but the mirror bottom is at a slant, so perhaps it is better to hang on a wall.  Note that the signature is written into the bronze in such a way that it reads correctly only in the mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreating the Bronze Mirror:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image below is the original sculpture in \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e (an oil-based clay). A mold was made and then the artist cast each wax herself. The wax (shown below that) was chased and taken to the bronze foundry for casting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_OhBoyBronzeMirror_ClaySculpturePriorToMoldMaking_060326j2.jpg?v=1592648232\" alt=\"Original Clay Bas Relief Sculpture Prior to Mold Making\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_OhBoyBronzeMirror_WaxSculpturePriorToBronzeCasting_060330f2.jpg?v=1592648031\" alt=\"Wax sculpture prior to casting into Bronze\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact artist Kelly Borsheim\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faso-workszoom-link-contact faso-art-inquire-link\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Traditional Transparent Bronze","offer_id":34786763276437,"sku":"Oh Boy Bronze Mirror-1","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Opaque Tan Granite Imitation","offer_id":34786763309205,"sku":"Oh Boy Bronze Mirror-2","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/Shopify_OhBoyBronzeMirrorNo5_15x10x1in_170422_SRX358.jpg?v=1622134549"},{"product_id":"rehearsal-dancer-back-view-bronze-bas-relief-sculpture-wall-hanging-art","title":"Rehearsal Dancer Back View Bronze Bas-relief Sculpture Wall-Hanging Art","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cem\u003eRehearsal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Bas-relief (wall hung art)\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 45\u003cbr\u003e12\" h x 8.5\" w x 1\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt by Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehearsal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully different wall-hanging artwork. The bas-relief figure sculpture features a nude female dancer walking away from the viewer while whipping a flowing fabric up over her head.  The edges of the composition are unusual and do not follow the shape of a standard framed image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     The bronze bas-relief has a colorful patina. The patina (finish) is created by applying various chemicals to the metal with the aid of a torch. The colors on this piece work very well together and are more subtle than what your screen might depict. The background is darker than the figure. The fabric being pulled across the sky is a rose color, while the floor she stands on is a lovely lavender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Different patinas (coloring of the metal) available (Ask for current availability, each patina is handmade and thus, unique.  Patina=the coloring finish of the metal sculpture.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe artist's story behind this artwork:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \"I think of friendship when I think of this bas-relief bronze figure sculpture. John and I were on our way from Florida back to Texas when our car lost its engine about 1 hour east of Houston. We were fortunate enough to be picked up by a kind couple in a van and given a lift to Houston, where we rented a U-Haul truck and trailer. It was the middle of Memorial Day weekend and the idea of being stuck away from home and waiting for a mechanic to return from holiday was not a pleasant thought. So we towed our vehicle home and returned the rented wheels after the holiday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e     Determining the problem and fixing the car took time. When my sculptor friends in Austin mentioned in Open Studio that I was \"trapped\" at my home studio, the model Phyll called me that evening and offered to take me into town for a sculpting session. This bas-relief was the result of 2 trips into town to hang out with my friends.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e~  Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Artist Kelly Borsheim\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34789409357973,"sku":"Rehearsal Bronze","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/Shopify_Rehearsal_BronzeDancerFabricTwirl_Bas-ReliefSculpture-WallHangingArt.jpg?v=1594545507"},{"product_id":"reginald-walking-man-bronze-statue","title":"Reginald Walking Man Bronze Statue","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"margin-bottom text-left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReginald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"margin-bottom text-left\"\u003eBronze , half-life size figure\u003cbr\u003e Limited Edition of 20\u003cbr\u003e (no artist's proof)\u003cbr\u003e 34\" H x 12\" x 13\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/about\" title=\"About the Artist Kelly Borsheim\"\u003eby Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFigurative Sculpture by Borsheim\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Perhaps if life were simple, I would be drawn to complexity. But for now, I sculpted \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReginald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to give me peace and a little tranquility. The \u003cstrong\u003emale figure\u003c\/strong\u003e is shapely and pleasing to the eye, but he is not frozen. I wanted to portray \u003cstrong\u003ea man walking\u003c\/strong\u003e (the man Reginald who modeled for me did not have a car and walked EVERYWHERE), turning slightly as if something caught his attention. He exists simply in a moment of life and I wanted to appreciate such moments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     This \u003cstrong\u003ebronze figurative sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e is also shown here in clay (the green figure images below), prior to molding and bronze casting. I thought I would leave these images here so you could see the differences between the piece in clay vs. bronze. (I usually offer pre-casting\/introductory discounts to help me get an edition started.) \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a limited edition of 20 bronze.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_ReginaldBronzeNudeFigureSculpture_AustinAmerican-StatesmanBestBets_480x480.jpg?v=1592675647\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_ReginaldBronzeNudeFigureSculpture_AustinChronicleCalender_480x480.jpg?v=1592676144\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2002 Review of \"From Paper to Bronze\" art exhibit, Austin, Texas.  Newspapers listings are by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Austin American-Stateman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Austin Chronicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay Original Before Bronze Casting of \u003cem\u003eReginald\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_Reginald_ArtistSculptingClayFigure4BronzeCasting_kellyreg_480x480.jpg?v=1592676366\" alt=\"Artist Kelly Borsheim creates a male figure in clay for bronze casting.\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKelly demonstrates her sculpting techniques on \"Reginald\" during Sculptfest 2000 (October) at the Umlauf Sculpture Museum and Garden in Austin, Texas, USA.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_Reginald_ClayFigure4BronzeCasting_regcly01_480x480.jpg?v=1592693193\" alt=\"Clay Original Figure Before Bronze Casting of Reginald\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_Reginald_ClayFigure4BronzeCasting_regcly03_480x480.jpg?v=1592693232\" alt=\"Clay Original Figure Before Bronze Casting of Reginald\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/regcly05_480x480.jpg?v=1592693267\" alt=\"Face and Chest Clay Original Figure Before Bronze Casting of Reginald\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/regcly06_480x480.jpg?v=1592693314\" alt=\"Face and chest view Clay Original Figure Before Bronze Casting of Reginald\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_Reginald_ClayFigure4BronzeCasting_regcly08_480x480.jpg?v=1592693349\" alt=\"hand detail Clay Original Figure Before Bronze Casting of Reginald\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Art Studios\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" 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bronze.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Torsione\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"twist\" in Italian.  This dancer knees freely on your table or shelf without a base.  And he is signed on the bottom side on his lower legs.  Cast as solid bronze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The torso of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorsione\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e became the wall-hanging bronze, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/valentine-male-nude-bronze-wall-hanging-art\" title=\"Valentine, the torso of Torsione Bronze Male Nude Dancer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eValentine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-3-4 centered text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price-boxes faso-art-unframed-show faso-art-framed-hide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box 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[or a gate!]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     It will consist of the \"floating\" image of just the figure, with air spaces between the arms and fingers.  Being bronze, the artwork may be hung on a wall inside or outside (and would look especially wonderful in your garden).  It would be preferable to display the bronze sculpture against a simple backdrop so that the piece really stands out and will be an attractive focal point in your space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     The dimensions are 45\" h x 19\" w x 2.25\" d, with the thickest part being at the bum.  The outermost edges of the fingers are 2 inches (out) from the baseboard.  \u003cstrong\u003eThe bronze weighs 32 pounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     The art piece has a texture similar to that rough stucco type finish you see on walls a lot these days.  You may have noticed that the small tattoo on the figure's lower leg is artist's logo.  The large work is signed on the top side of the right forearm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMounting the Bronze:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \"Ten\" (large) has a stainless steel bar welded onto the back of the bronze sculpture, with a place to attach a 5\/16\" bolt head (or a big nail) to hook the piece.  There are also three nuts welded into the metal -- two at the shoulders and one near the bottom of the legs in case you need extra security while this bronze is on display. See images below of the BACK side of the bronze sculpture.  \u003cstrong\u003eThe sculpture weighs approximately 32 pounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/031027a2.jpg?v=1592946161\" alt=\"Mounting the Bronze with Hardware installed before Patina\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/031027c2.jpg?v=1592946188\" alt=\"Mounting the Bronze with Hardware installed before Patina\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/031027e2.jpg?v=1592946216\" alt=\"Mounting the Bronze with Hardware installed before Patina\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: VERDANA, ARIAL;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: VERDANA, ARIAL;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio Artist\"\u003eContact Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34825429385365,"sku":"TEN Large Bronze","price":6100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/ten-large-bronze-wall-hanging.jpg?v=1594548622"},{"product_id":"9-1-1-911-anguished-figure-fall-of-twin-towers-bronze-statue-sculpture","title":"9-1-1 911 Anguished Figure Fall of Twin Towers Bronze Statue Sculpture","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.5 in. x 8 in. x 6 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e9-1-1 Bronze Figure Sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I sculpted \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e9-1-1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on the day after the terrorists attacked my country on September 11, 2001. I worked furiously all day long, crying as I listened to the news in the background as the search for survivors continued. For so long, horrible images ran on the TV that only emphasized the images of disturbing, small details that were in my head.  How horrible it must have been inside of the building to entice one to jump to a different horrible death? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I did not mean to keep at it for such a concentrated time, but sculpting was a kind of therapy for me, in my helplessness. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9-1-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e expresses some of my anguish for people I did not know and my sorrow for a world that could know such hatred and disregard for the miracles of life. The whitish patina of ashes that cover the bronze figure (resembling what happened to many people after the collapse of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City) also represent the pain of others. This pain covers us, minimizing the difference in our looks and cultural backgrounds, and allows us the opportunity to feel empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e     9-1-1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (pronounced \"nine-one-one\", the number to call for emergency assistance, as well as the date of the human atrocity) is an open edition, meaning I have not limited the number of castings that may be made of this bronze sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Stolen Plaster Sculpture:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The plaster version of this sculpture was picked up from my husband in our home in Cedar Creek, Texas, by a Canadian woman.  She said her sister had died in the towers and she was creating a traveling exhibit of therapeutic art to end up in NYC by the next anniversary of 11 September.  She found my piece on my site.  After that, I did not hear from her for a very long time.  I wrote to her to ask when I would receive my plaster sculpture back.  She responded that she had no idea what had happened to my work, but all of the art for her \"Tour of Souls\" had been stolen from a storage unit, but she knew not exactly when.  And that was it.  No apology or anything.  I do not even know if she filed a police report on the break-in or supposed threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is Empathy? Where is Peace?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(More photos below)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9-13-2001   \u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Like countless others when I heard the news of the attack, I felt weak. My stomach ached as I tried to imagine the horror and fear felt by those people on the hijacked planes as they came to understand \u003cem\u003esomething\u003c\/em\u003e of what was about to happen. A terrible shock and overwhelming sadness descended upon me as I was forced to acknowledge that so much suffering exists in our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     What kind of lives must a group of people have in order to decide that \u003cem\u003eTHIS\u003c\/em\u003e was a good thing to do?  I did not know what to do. Feeling completely helpless, I decided to immerse myself in my work. Yesterday morning, I started to sculpt my feelings in wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The images on this page are of this work, still in-progress.  The sculpture is based off of a sketch I made on 9-11-01.  I was shocked to see many of us going about our day - almost as if we did not know of these atrocities. But I was doing it too, for lack of a better idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Ironically, if I had not been on my way into town (Austin) for a seminar on getting publicity for visual arts, I would not have known about this until much, much later. I heard the news on KGSR radio as I drove to the Austin Lyric Opera building. (After hearing the DJ state that someone just flew into the first twin tower, my first thought was, \"That's not funny.\" Then almost simultaneously I realized the DJ was not joking. The horror was just beginning.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Any other day of the week, I would have been home alone in the woods in southwest Bastrop County. After walking with my dog, Zac, I would have put on my dust mask, goggles, and ear protection, and gone straight out to carve some stone - out of touch with the rest of the world for hours.  I am not sure why I felt the need to share this with you.  However, if any of you have created art as therapy as well, please feel free to share it or your stories with me.\u003cbr\u003eThank you,\u003cbr\u003eKelly Borsheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Original Wax Sculpture: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" alt=\"911 Wax Sculpture Art Therapy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/911wax22b.jpg?v=1592991026\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" alt=\"911 Wax Sculpture Art Therapy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/911wax32b.jpg?v=1592991057\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat Will We Do Now?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 September 2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    I don't know the answer to that question. What I do know is that the world is watching us. They want to see how we respond. It is SO IMPORTANT that whatever we choose to do, we do it with honor, dignity, and strength. We will defend our citizens. But we cannot give up our system of justice just because of the enormity of the crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    How did we deal with the Oklahoma City bombing? We kept to our laws and brought the guilty to trial. Some of the differences in the plane hijacking attacks are that those responsible are smarter, sneakier, and they are willing to die for their beliefs. It will be harder to find them and prove their guilt.  But it must be done according to our laws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Just a thought:  Was not World War I called \"the war to end all wars\"? We now have the luxury of hindsight to know that it was not so. We need to look at the reality that no matter how massive a fight, it never seems to end the violence. Let's look at some other (nonviolent, but not passive) options and try another way this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34835563446421,"sku":"9-1-1 Bronze","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/911_b21.jpg?v=1594550360"},{"product_id":"zsold-the-lookout-bronze-female-figure-wall-hanging-art","title":"z SOLD ~ The Lookout Bronze Female figure wall-hanging art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\"The Lookout\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewall-hanging bronze sculpture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"work-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"faso-workszoom-data-medium\"\u003eBronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"faso-workszoom-data-size\"\u003e30 in. x 15 in. x 5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"faso-workszoom-data-availibility\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Collection, Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    I really enjoy the flow of fabric around this bronze woman. Those who have had conversations with me about nude figurative art vs. draped art have heard me say that I prefer the drapery to be used for purposes of composition, rather than for modesty. However, perhaps you will think that this wall-hanging sculpture has accomplished both goals. The green patina was fun and seemed to work with the idea of an aged work of art. She weighs just under 45 pounds, so the hanging nail should be in a wall stud or other sturdy support. Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003econtact Borsheim Arts Studio\u003c\/a\u003e if interested in this artwork. Thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34835859112085,"sku":"Lookout Bronze","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/the-lookout.jpg?v=1592993152"},{"product_id":"ten-female-nude-back-hands-small-bronze-sculpture-stone-base","title":"Ten Female Nude Back Hands Small Bronze Sculpture Stone Base","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze Wall-Hanging Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 x 5.5 x 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable, Variety of Patina (Color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTen\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Wall-mounted Bronze [Easel sold Separately]\u003cbr\u003e[Shown here with stone base]\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 381\u003cbr\u003e12\" h x 5.5\" w x 1\" d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Large Bronze Ten Wall Sculpture for Indoors or Outdoors Art\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/ten-large-bronze-wall-hanging-female-back-bas-relief-sculpture\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large version of \u003cem\u003eTen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is available.\u003cbr\u003eSize is 47\" h x 19\" w x 2.25\" d and consists of the\u003cbr\u003ebronze figure only. Limited edition of 12.\u003cbr\u003eClick \u003ca title=\"Large Ten Bronze Nude Woman Wall Art Sculpture\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/ten-large-bronze-wall-hanging-female-back-bas-relief-sculpture\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited edition bronze, two sizes available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e    The Creation of the Bronze Wall Art \u003cem\u003eTen\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    This bas-relief bronze sculpture was \u003cstrong\u003einspired by a one-minute sketch\u003c\/strong\u003e I did back in 1994.  I have always enjoyed the image, but had simply filed it away with some of my more successful efforts. When I was looking for drawings to put into my exhibit \u003cstrong\u003e\"From Paper to Bronze: Sculptors Who Draw\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in July 2002, I came across this one again and decided that I would do something sculptural with it. I hope you enjoy it, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" alt=\"Original One-Minute Life Drawing Sketch Female Model Inspiration for Bronze Sculpture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/ten-sketch19940106a_drawing.jpg?v=1594463120\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e    This limited edition bronze figure is mounted on a stone (travertine) base\/backboard. You may have noticed that the small tattoo on her lower leg is my logo. (This is the first sculpture that I have put my logo on.) But I have actually signed each wax (prior to casting) on the back of the bronze and numbered the edition there so that the writing does not detract from the image. You may see this signature once the bronze is unscrewed from the stone base.  The same information is written in pencil on the back of the stone, as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePatina on Bronze Wall Art Ten:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Each bronze goes through a long and involved process with individual handling.  Thus, each bronze, even in a limited edition, is considered an original.  Here you see a patina being applied to the small \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e bas-relief sculpture using a torch.  A variety of chemicals and application techniques (brushes, sprays, buffing, layers) go into each patina, or coloring of the metal.  Your bronze will be a one-of-a-kind work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand-made Bronze Patina Individual Color on metal sculpture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_Ten_Small_JohnBorsheimAddsPatina2BronzeSculpture_20190424_224308_copy.jpg?v=1594473029\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly creates the holes in the stone, using a template to position them correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_TenSmallBronzeSilverBlack_KellyAssemblesStone20230510_105715_480x480.jpg?v=1693594426\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_TenSmall-AssemblingStone_20230511_S107_NorfolkVA-Art_480x480.jpg?v=1693594452\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that each bronze is signed on the back (I signed and numbered each piece in the wax before casting).  The stone has the edition number written in pencil only for clarification \/ ease.  That is less distracting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that around the upper rib cage, there is a diagonal hole drilled in the stone so that the art may hang on an angled nail in the wall.  But you may also set the bas-relief sculpture on a small easel.  If you want an easel, please send a message to the art studio to verify that we have one in stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber bumpers are added to each corner for a protection and a finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBronze Wall Art \u003cem\u003eTen\u003c\/em\u003e On Exhibit in Italy:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Solo Art Exhibit in Florence, Italy, including Ten Sculpture on Easel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/ShopifyBlog_TenSmallBronzeWithStoneBasReliefSculpture_071005_5_PozzoDivino_Firenze_a7b3a6e9-3ec7-416c-9faa-a6790a959e1a.jpg?v=1594474811\"\u003e   \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Here you may see \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on exhibit (2009) inside \u003cstrong\u003ePozzo Divino\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wine and Italian food products shop in Florence, Italia.\u003cbr\u003e    This was a wonderful solo show in a delightful space! [Thanks, Pino!]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you prefer the bronze without a stone base, please click \u003ca title=\"Ten small wall bronze without stone base\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/ten-small-bronze-bas-relief-wall-hung\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehere\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca title=\"Large Bronze Ten Wall Sculpture for Indoors or Outdoors Art\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/ten-large-bronze-wall-hanging-female-back-bas-relief-sculpture\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large version of \u003cem\u003eTen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is available.\u003cbr\u003eSize is 47\" h x 19\" w x 2.25\" d and consists of the\u003cbr\u003ebronze figure only. Limited edition of 12.\u003cbr\u003eClick \u003ca title=\"Large Ten Bronze Nude Woman Wall Art Sculpture\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/ten-large-bronze-wall-hanging-female-back-bas-relief-sculpture\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"#36 Ferric (Classic) Patina","offer_id":35138512027797,"sku":"Ten SmBrStoneBase - Sculpture-1","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#38 Ferric (Classic) Patina","offer_id":43626540073109,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#21 Silver-Bronze Patina\/Light Travertine","offer_id":43628064080021,"sku":"Ten #21-SilverPatinaWhiteTravertine","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Web_Ten_36Front_BronzeTravertine_NorfolkVA20230511_S016b.jpg?v=1693591080"},{"product_id":"vasily-fedorouk-call-of-the-steppe-bronze-horse-and-man-sculpture","title":"Vasily Fedorouk ~ Call of the Steppe Bronze Horse and Man Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eCall of the Steppe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 h   x  10.5 w  x  5  inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebronze with granite base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecopyright 2008 Vasily Fedorouk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e     \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Call of the Steppe”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Vasily’s rare remaining bronze figurative works.  It shows a man riding a rearing horse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003eTo see more of this Ukrainian-American artist's work, please visit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/vasilyfedorouk.com\/\" title=\"Sculpture and paintings of the late great artist Vasily Fedorouk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttp:\/\/vasilyfedorouk.com\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Kelly to Buy Steppe from Vasily\"\u003eContact Borsheim Arts Studio about this work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Vasily Fedorouk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36452586455189,"sku":"Vasily - BronzeHorseMan-Steppe","price":4100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/news202009_VasilyFedorouk_CallOfTheSteppe_BronzeGranite2008_17x10-5x5in_2.jpg?v=1600814799"},{"product_id":"infinity-bronze-romantic-couple-anniversary-gift","title":"Infinity Bronze Romantic Couple 8th Anniversary Gift","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bronze relief sculpture is by ORDER ONLY. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundry may need about three months to create.  Made in the USA.  I can add a few details to personalize the piece, so let us talk.  One-half deposit is required after we decide on what you would like, with the other half required before the free shipping of the work to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$1400, but may be extra is personalized is desired and\/or complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     For those romantics who love traditions, \u003cstrong\u003ethe traditional gift for the 8th anniversary of marriage is bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e.  This piece was originally commissioned by a sweet husband who wanted something personal for his dear wife.  Hence, he called me. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I created this design using the mathematical symbol for Infinity.  But you may note that the symbol is similar to the number 8 lying on its side.  I wanted to show a couple supporting and loving, intertwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Here is Jim in Austin, Texas, USA.  We met to transfer my new bronze design to him.  We personalized his bas-relief sculpture by adding a leaf design that he had commissioned the ring maker to add to the wedding band he presented to his bride.  He and his wife really enjoyed this eighth anniversary wedding gift in BRONZE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Artist Kelly Borsheim with client husband Jim with his 8th wedding anniversary gift for his wife with bronze sculpture.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_InfinityBronzeRomanticArt_080908_KellyJimWalker_NewBronze4.jpg?v=1606138710\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Detail of Infinity Bronze personalized bronze sculpture for 8th anniversary wedding gift tradition 8 years bronze\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/web_InfinityBronzeRomanticArt_080908Detail-Personalization_KellyJimWalker_NewBronze4.jpg?v=1606138829\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove:  Jim's personalization of the bronze:  I added the leaf design the newlyweds put on their wedding bands.  What a wonderful 8th anniversary wedding gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP.S.  I could have added his goatee or beard, but he may have only had that temporarily since he never mentioned it as he saw images of the work before mold making and bronze casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio to Commission a Work of Art Bronze\"\u003eContact the Borsheim Arts Studio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37385035677845,"sku":"Infinity Bronze Bas Relief","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/web_InfinityBronze_RomanticCoupleBasReliefSculpture2008_IMG_2109_used.jpg?v=1606139305"},{"product_id":"charles-umlauf-bronze-sculpture-the-kiss","title":"Charles Umlauf Bronze Sculpture The Kiss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     This charming active bronze composition is a favorite at the \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Umlauf Sculpture Garden \u0026amp; Museum in Austin, Texas, USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e  This is the smaller version of the large bronze statue that stands in the center of a pond in the museum.  What I personally love about this Kiss sculpture is how the woman's foot seems bent to the max on the outstretched leg because the kiss is THAT GOOD.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Such a romantic piece, with its high texture, black stone base, and charming pose of an amorous couple.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     Charles Umlauf\u003c\/em\u003e (July 17, 1911 – November 19, 1994)\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American sculptor and teacher.  He also worked in Pietrasanta, Italy, where I noticed a large bozzetto (plaster model) of one of his Eve with apple sculptures.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     This sculpture was purchased directly from the Umlauf family in 2011.  And now, we offer it to some lucky and smart collector.  The sculpture weighs 37 pounds and if not picked up in Austin, Texas, USA, it will be well-crated and shipped worldwide once full payment is received.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about the artist Charles Umlauf here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sculpture and teacher Charles Umlauf Austin Texas Art Museum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umlaufsculpture.org\/charles-umlauf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.umlaufsculpture.org\/charles-umlauf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sculpture Charles Umlauf Life and Art\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_Umlauf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_Umlauf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePayment plans are available if you need or want, please \u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio about Charles Umlauf\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtact Borsheim Arts Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if interested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Borsheim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37535966134421,"sku":"Charles Umlauf - Bronze Kiss","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/Shopify_UmlaufBronze_TheKiss20x24x9in_36.25lbs_170422_SRX104.jpg?v=1607194186"},{"product_id":"kumiko-suzuki-hanakazura-bronze-portrait-of-woman","title":"Kumiko Suzuki Hanakazura bronze portrait of woman","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHanakazura\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebronze bust of a woman\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eONE-OF-A-KIND bronze, not an edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13 h x 12 x 13 d (about 5 h  x 4.5 x 5 d inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby Kumiko Suzuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    This is a lovely bronze portrait sculpture of a woman with her hair pulled back into a large bun.  She is looking down, perhaps lost in thought.  The art is created by Japanese artist \u003cstrong\u003eKumiko Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e.  She created the work in wax and then directly cast that into bronze.  She preferred that this be a unique sculpture, not part of an edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     Multi-talented Kumiko has participated in various international monumental sculpture symposiums.  She has some sculptures located around in Italy, Armenia, and Bulgaria, part of permanent public art collections.  In 2016, for example, a sculpture that Kumiko carved in Italian \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epietra serena\u003c\/em\u003e (a grey sandstone found all over Tuscany) became a part of the permanent collection in the Pinocchio Park in Collodi, Italy.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition, she has created street-paintings in a lot of places around Italy since 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBio:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1978 Born in Japan.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Kumiko-BioPageArtistPhoto.jpg?v=1620643284\" alt=\"Artist Kumiko Suzuki bio art page\" style=\"float: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Kumiko-BioPageArtistPhoto.jpg?v=1620643284\" data-mce-style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2011 Graduated Accademia di BelleArti di Firenze in Sculpture, Florence, Italy.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2017 Graduated in Graduate school of the BelleArti listed above.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuy the art here or visit Kumiko's site at:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kumikosuzuki.simdif.com\/\" title=\"Stone sculpture and street paintings of Kumiko Suzuki.\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kumikosuzuki.simdif.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/kumikosuzuki.simdif.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kumiko Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40039250002069,"sku":"Kummi-BronzeHanakazura","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/web_KumikoSuzuki_hanakazura_bronze_20x20x20-KIF_6832.jpg?v=1620650877"},{"product_id":"against-the-dying-of-the-light-rage-rage","title":"Against the Dying of the Light ~ Rage Rage","description":"\u003c!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --\u003e\n\u003cscript async src=\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=GT-5R6NX7ZW\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e\n  window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];\n 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shipping)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eAgainst the Dying of the Light\u003c\/i\u003e Art Sculpture:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Sometimes it feels as though we struggle against something larger than us. Sometimes it is ourselves who hold us back the most.  Either way, there is a beauty in the triumph against obstacles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I am inspired by our desires to achieve our dreams, to find our own unique light, even when it means we struggle against great odds to find that voice inside. Although the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was inspired to write \"Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night\" while his father was dying, I felt his line \u003ci\u003eRage, rage against the dying of the light.\u003c\/i\u003e could be interpreted more broadly as our struggle for self. Scroll down this page to read his entire poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n      My sculpture \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Against the Dying of the Light\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is shown here in \u003cem\u003eplastilina\u003c\/em\u003e (clay). You will also see the armature (support structure) that includes the outside pole, connecting to the torso in the bum. Also, steel wires project from the fingertips of the male nude figure. These armature points will not be visible after the sculpture has been cast into bronze, because I will re-sculpt these areas after the wax is cast from the original mold.\n\u003cp\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/webS_AgainstTheDyingOfTheLight_07.jpg?v=1642985128\" alt=\"Artist Kelly Borsheim creates self portrait as a black man struggling against all odds\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/webS_AgainstTheDyingOfTheLight_07.jpg?v=1642985128\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sometimes it is ourselves who hold us back the most, artist self portrait in rage\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/webS_AgainstTheDyingOfTheLight_09.jpg?v=1642985185\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I want this artwork to stand tall and intend to add a stone pillar under the bronze sculpture.  [I carved the base you see in the images on this page.]  As usual, a one-third deposit will hold your bronze for you. Thank you for your interest and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Origin of Nude Male Art Sculpture:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuly 28, 2001:\u003c\/b\u003e On the first day of my arrival to the MARBLE\/marble Symposium, I was given a work site and a stone to fit my 24-inch tall figure maquette. Pictured left is the work in plastilina on top of my marble piece. I rushed to put this idea together about a week before I left for Colorado. I was still trying to figure out the composition for the big hands, which is also why you do not see them here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kelly carving Against the Dying of the Light into Marble (never finished)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/2001mm07_Kelly1stTimeWithPowerTools-diamond.jpg?v=1642986090\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContemporary Art Sculpture:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAugust 2001:\u003c\/b\u003e Several days later, you now see the large hands on the maquette. Each night after I stopped the day's work on my marble, I would try to finish the clay maquette by sculpting my own hands (thickened up to be more manly). Although I did not get much marble carved on this work during the 8-day workshop (I spent probably the first 5 days getting over my apprehension with the diamond blades), I learned a tremendous amount more than expected at my first MARBLE\/marble Symposium.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"African American man exerting extreme effort in a struggle to win, top view as his head is thrown back\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/webS_050510zzzzt2_head.jpg?v=1643018085\"\u003e   \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/webS_050510zzzzu2_head.jpg?v=1643018152\" alt=\"Detail of man's head, mouth open in extreme expression of rage, shown in clay for bronze sculpture Against the Dying of the Light\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/webS_050510zzzzu2_head.jpg?v=1643018152\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nAlthough I practically had the maquette finished by the time I left Colorado, I ended up setting the work aside -- for way too long. Part of the reason was because on the drive back home, I had the inspiration for the sculpture \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\/products\/together-and-alone-bronze-sculpture-of-man-woman-couple\" title=\"Together and Alone, a bronze sculpture about real life\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTogether and Alone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and I immersed myself into the new project . . .\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/products\/chest-piece-male-nude-bronze-bas-relief-wall-hanging-or-tabletop-sculpture\" title=\"a man's chest composition as a human shield small relief sculpture great for door handles\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChest Piece\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.borsheimarts.com\/sculpture\/2004\/shield_bronze.htm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e were derived from \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgainst the Dying of the Light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Artist Kelly Borsheim signature, logo, and limited edition carved into clay for bronze sculpture Against the Dying of the Light\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/webS_050510zzzzx2_signature.jpg?v=1643018247\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr width=\"50%\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBy Dylan Thomas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n(27 October 1914, Wales - 9 November 1953, New York)\u003cbr\u003e ----------------------------------------------------\n\u003cp\u003eDo not go gentle into that good night,\u003cbr\u003e Old age should burn and rave at close of day;\u003cbr\u003e Rage, rage against the dying of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough wise men at their end know dark is right,\u003cbr\u003e Because their words had forked no lightning they\u003cbr\u003e Do not go gentle into that good night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood men, the last wave by, crying how bright\u003cbr\u003e Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,\u003cbr\u003e Rage, rage against the dying of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,\u003cbr\u003e And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,\u003cbr\u003e Do not go gentle into that good night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrave men, near death, who see with blinding sight\u003cbr\u003e Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,\u003cbr\u003e Rage, rage against the dying of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you, my father, there on the sad height,\u003cbr\u003e Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.\u003cbr\u003e Do not go gentle into that good night.\u003cbr\u003e Rage, rage against the dying of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41826204778645,"sku":"Against the Dying-ORDER","price":14800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/webS_AgainstTheDyingOfTheLight_56x14x13_BronzeStone_7800_1.jpg?v=1642977061"},{"product_id":"the-unwritten-future-bronze-sculpture","title":"The Unwritten Future ~ Bronze Sculpture","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Unwritten Future\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19\" h x 7\" w x 6\" d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebronze, limited edition of 99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e© 2011 Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shipping included [ships from Charlotte, North Carolina USA area]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #424e25; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #cedab1; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"The Unwritten Future\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContemporary Bronze Male Figurative Sculpture:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e     I have been talking with a few friends recently about the topic of courage. People often tell me that I am so brave to do … fill in any activity you like. For example, many times they will say that I was brave to just pick up and go to Italy. My friends have had similar experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e     But is it brave to do something that you feel needs to be done, especially when you recognize that what you are currently doing is not working? I had stopped growing. I went to Italy to become a better artist. It took me longer to get there than I had hoped, but somehow I knew it was necessary to be surrounded by the art there and to see for myself how it was possible to live with many different forms of art everywhere. [It is amazing, by the way!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     This new bronze is titled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The Unwritten Future”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is a play on my bronze\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cattails and Frog Legs original bronze sculpture animals nature garden sculpture composition\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/products\/cattails-and-frog-legs-bronze-aquatic-animal-sculpture\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Cattails and Frog Legs.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstead of the original amphibians, one man hangs by one hand from the end of the cattail, while another man sits on the lily pad below, watching in anticipation. Sure life can throw in her little surprises, but in essence, we all have an “unwritten” future until we have made a choice and taken the corresponding action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I like the particular view of the bronze that I have chosen to share with you (top of page). The shadow cast by the sun implies that the hanging man will not drop, but will choose to grab hold. It is optimism in a precarious situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #424e25; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #cedab1; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eBronze Casting Male Figurative Sculpture \"The Unwritten Future\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e     When I received an opportunity to cast bronze in Austin, Texas, at the Atelier 3-d with artist and teacher Steve Dubov, I signed right up. Always interested in process, Steve uses a different kind of investment mold and alters his technique for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elost wax bronze casting method\u003c\/strong\u003e that I had learned years before at the Elisabet Ney Sculpture Conservatory where I taught anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     So, I created a couple of new sculptures in wax. In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"stone carving and bronze casting for The Unwritten Future in central Texas with Kelly Borsheim\" href=\"https:\/\/artbyborsheim.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/stone-carving-competition.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emy art post on April 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, I shared something of my creating the sprue, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewax sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econnected to a wax funnel that will all ultimately become\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebronze\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The original sculptures of the two male figures were created directly in wax, using primarily dental type of tools and occasionally heat. Temperature is everything; even a degree makes a difference. Working with wax the way in which I do generally allows me to create a more textured piece of art. It is interesting to work with something so dark. It helps me to see the overall shape as an abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Artist Kelly Borsheim welds together a wax sprue connecting her future bronze sculpture using the Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture technique\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/webWIP5_110414_06_BronzeCasting-Atelier3-d_AustinTX.jpg?v=1646091648\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image above shows me working the wax sculpture on\/creating the sprue. Below, I am holding my sprue to keep it from floating, pour funnel at the top opening with the sculptures deeper, parallel to the side walls. Steve is pouring a mixture of plaster, playground sand, and water into the mother mold. Once this mold has set, holes will be lightly punched into just the metal tubing to release steam later during the pouring of the molten bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artbyborsheim.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/lost-wax-bronze-casting.html\"\u003eSculptor \/ Painter Kelly Borsheim's Blog: Lost Wax Bronze Casting (artbyborsheim.blogspot.com)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/blog110429c_110414_46_LostWaxBronzeCasting-Atelier3-d.jpg?v=1646092021\" alt=\"creating bronze sculpture by casting with the Lost Wax method\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This tabletop bronze sculpture \"The Unwritten Future\" is about courage and risk-taking. Have you heard people say, \"You are so brave to do _____ (fill in any activity you like).\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     Is it brave to do something that you feel needs to be done, especially when you recognize that what you are currently doing is not working?  Kelly, the artist, felt that she had stopped growing after her divorce.  This artwork was an expression of the uncertainties she felt, as well as having the courage to totally change her life and try a new adventure.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     This figure bronze sculpture is titled “The Unwritten Future” and is a play on the bronze “Cattails and Frog Legs.” Instead of the original amphibians, one man hangs by one hand from the end of the cattail, while another man sits on the lily pad below, watching and wondering. Conversation starter for your coffee or entryway table.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShips from central Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41974734782613,"sku":"Unwritten Future bronze","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/webTOP_UnwrittenFutureThe_111101_BronzeByKellyBorsheim.jpg?v=1646091578"},{"product_id":"vasily-fedorouk-pregnancy-bronze-sculpture","title":"Vasily Fedorouk ~ Pregnancy Bronze Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches, 12 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebronze sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecopyright Vasily Fedorouk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrice:  $ 4,800  USD, only TWO available]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-type=\"accordion\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-type=\"data-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-type=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     Vasily created many works with the theme of celebrating family. This lovely designed bronze figure sculpture of a pregnant woman shows the beauty and strength of the mother as she serenely balances herself while sitting on her heels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-type=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     This bronze is mounted on a square-shaped block of dark green marble. The only other casting of the bronze \"Pregnancy\" is mounted on the same green marble, but a corner of the square is directly in front of her [i.e. a 45-degree turn from the one shown here]. This 14\" x 4.5\" x 4.5\" original artwork weighs 11.4 pounds and she will ship from the Chicago, USA, area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-1wf1hh5-0 bdCNHS Collapsable\" height=\"164\" width=\"1060\" open=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-type=\"accordion-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-type=\"accordion-year\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-type=\"subTitle-text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal Created:\u003cspan data-type=\"year-value\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Please visit the site and contact either Dilbara,  Vasily’s wife [via his Web site], or me, if you are interested in collecting any of his  available works.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vasilyfedorouk.com\" title=\"amazing figure sculpture by Ukrainian artist Vasily Fedorouk\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.vasilyfedorouk.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOr buy from BorsheimArts.com (this page).  Ships from Chicago area, USA. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio for Vasily's Maternity Sculpture\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact Borsheim Arts Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vasily Fedorouk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42273381712021,"sku":"Vasily-PregnancyBronze","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/PregnancyBronze200813x4_5x5_9b517351-464c-4822-97cd-8bc6024e78ef.jpg?v=1651962655"},{"product_id":"dancer-nude-torso-wall-mounted-sculpture","title":"Dancer ~ Nude Torso Wall Mounted Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e** Bronze Figure for wall decor\u003cbr\u003e** Choice of silvery-bronze or a green patina (color finish applied with torch)\u003cbr\u003e** 17 x 14 x 7 inches [4.5\" depth]\u003cbr\u003e** Limited edition bronze sculpture\u003cbr\u003e** Signed and numbered by the artist Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eDancer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \"Dancer,\" this wall-mounted bronze figure sculpture is a crop from my 3-d bronze figure of a ballerina with one arm extended above her head (directing her gaze), while the opposite leg extends behind her in a dancing walking pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     This female torso statue may be hung directly on the wall, showing off her long, narrow body composition, great for small walls in your home, such as between windows or in entryways, hallways or corridors.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e** Bronze Female Nude Torso by artist Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e** Choice of patina (color finish applied with torch) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e** 17 x 14 x 7 inches [4.5\" depth]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e** Available, choose from a variety of patina (colors)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e** FREE packaging and SHIPPING! [any taxes, including import taxes are the buyer's responsibility]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003eThere may be a base available, either stone or wood. If interested, please message me for availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo see more nude drawings, paintings, and sculpture artwork, click here:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/search?q=nude\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" title=\"Search for nude sculpture, paintings, drawings, artwork, art\"\u003ehttps:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/search?q=nude\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo see more of my sculpture offerings, visit:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\" title=\"Bronze sculpture by Kelly Borsheim\"\u003ehttps:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/collections\/bronze-statue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARE FOR BRONZE SCULPTURE:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of my bronze sculptures (and stone carvings, too) are sealed to protect the metal (or stone) from the oils on fingers and dirt\/dust in general. If the sculpture is exhibited outdoors, it may need to be resealed more often than indoor works of 3-d art [example, once per year instead of once per 3-5 years].\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou may use a professional sealer chemical, or buff on a transparent wax (make sure it is not the type that yellows).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormal care consists of dusting the sculpture with a slightly damp cloth, or even a dry one.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have any questions or comments about my work, please message me here or on my site.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKelly Borsheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Silvery-Bronze Patina","offer_id":43017643819157,"sku":"Dancer Bronze Wall Sculpture","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green (dark) patina","offer_id":43017643851925,"sku":"Dancer Bronze Wall Sculpture-2","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/EtsyPR_DancerSculpture-FirstImageFineArt.jpg?v=1670271518"},{"product_id":"expecting-twins-bronze-bookends","title":"Expecting Twins Bronze Bookends","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARTWORK MUST BE ORDERED... Bronze Casting After Order... 3-4 months maximum turn time. To reserve, please contact the studio!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Expecting Twins\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze with Hardwood [or stone upon request]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBookends (Book not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition of 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" h x 27\" w x 7\" d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecopyright Kelly Borsheim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eExpecting Twins\u003c\/em\u003e Figurative Sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpecting Twins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e started out as a single figure, small sculpture of a seated woman in clay. I modeled the artwork during a couple of life drawing sessions with a well-known and liked model in Austin, Texas.  She kept working even as pregnant, finding her posing time peaceful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     That was maybe around 2004 or 2005?  I was playing around with the idea of compositions, repeating shapes, altering sizes, and that sort of thing.  Thus, I cast TWO of the figure and put her back to back to form a triangle.  I mounted her on the Texas creme-colored limestone base you see in the images below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"twin and pregnant female figures sit back to back, leaning against one another.  they sit on a long limestone base, one hand curving around the edge of the stone.  One knee up and moving modestly over the other leg slightly... bronze sculpture by Kelly Borsheim\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_ExpectingTwins_bronze_neg25_retouched_480x480.jpg?v=1675803611\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"a different view of the seated pregnant woman bronze sculpture showing one leg stretching out in front of her. art by Kelly Borsheim\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_ExpectingTwins_05Borsheim_frontview_480x480.jpg?v=1675804150\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"bird's eye view of the sculpture of twin women sitting back to back on a long piece of Texas limestone... art by Kelly Borsheim.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_ExpectingTwins_11_BirdsEyeView_480x480.jpg?v=1675804494\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     She was as a non-functional sculpture, and oddly not getting the attention I thought she would.  However, in 2007, I decided to change the piece a bit just for fun. She then became a functional art work - as \u003cstrong\u003ebookends\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     The idea is basically the same, but I replaced the heavy limestone base with two hand-finished pieces of Texas mesquite (a hardwood). Since the mother's back was already straight and made of bronze, I felt no aesthetic or functional reason to add a backboard to hold up books. I hope that you enjoy the new look. The images give you more angles of the sculpture so that you know what you are adding to your art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Thanks again for your interest.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eP.S.   The first time I showed \"Expecting Twins\" as bookends, she sold!  However, this is a limited edition bronze... now upon order only.  Expect a 3-, possibly 4-month wait for the foundry work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow ordering works:   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e    With bronze sculpture, a one-third non-refundable payment is required before starting the work.  Then once the waxes are created and you approve, a second payment (1\/3 of the total) is made.  The final payment is made once the bronze (and stone or wood) work is complete and the artwork is ready to be picked up shipping.  Shipping is extra.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpecting Twins -- Original Art Story:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Expecting Twins is a different kind of bronze sculpture from the work previously created. When I heard that one of the models in Austin, Texas, was pregnant and interested in posing for sculpture, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. After the first session with the young mother, I thought about changes I could make to the composition that would play with shapes a bit more than simply \"reproducing\" a pose. My adored triangles helped me out again, asking to take a more obvious role than before.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Although the model was propped up on pillows, I decided to cast the rounded figure twice and let each one rest against the back of the other. This left a small triangle of air nestled inside of the larger triangle of the seated maternal figures. The left hand and right foot of each figure extend beyond the limestone base. The triangular composition for the maternity theme seemed a nice contrast to the roundness of her belly and the title Expecting Twins is intended as a pun.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43226544537749,"sku":"Expecting Twins Bronze Bookends","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/products\/Shopify_ExpectingTwinsBronzeBookends_070721-04.jpg?v=1675806681"},{"product_id":"murmuration-birds-in-flight-bronze-sculpture","title":"z SOLD ~ Murmuration Birds in Flight Bronze Sculpture","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze Tabletop Sculpture with black marble base\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17.5 h x 10.5 w x 3 d inches (bronze bird only)\u003cbr\u003e20 h x 10.5 x  4 in    incl. base from foundry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-Kind artwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$1500  ~ SOLD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate Collection, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMurmuration ~ Birds in Flight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Kelly Borsheim\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe inspiration:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Birds are fascinating with so many different behaviours among their populations.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMurmuration\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was a new word for me.  It describes how starling birds (usually) make these lyrical flights as a group, morphing the overall shape of the group as they fly this way and that in a musical, fluid type of motion.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Seeing these masses of dark birds moving in flight in this way brings so many questions to mind.  A few are:  How do they know?  Do they practice as I did in the marching band for the half-time performance of a football game?  Which one is the leader?  What is the reason they fly around in this way?  Is this a form of communication?  If so, with whom? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I created this sculpture in wax, shaping each individual small bird in wax.  I used a hot metal tool to melt the wax after I shaped each triangle, giving a wonderful fluid texture to the surface of the small birds.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     At the beginning, I knew that I wanted to play with the idea of the smaller shapes creating the larger one, work with triangles, and that the negative spaces between the birds would remain as open air.  I envisioned that once I got the two layers of birds cast into metal, I could then (hopefully) bend the flat bird into a shape that was more three-dimensional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     I had even started to design the corresponding base to it, but that has not yet been realized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_MurmurationInWaxNotConnected150723_S011_AustinTexas-MyArt2Sell_480x480.jpg?v=1687199045\" alt=\"the small wax birds rested into the shape of a large bird and stayed in storage for years\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Unsure of physically how to join the individual birds without destroying the composition, I set this work aside for other endeavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_MurmurationInWaxNotConnected150723_S009_AustinTexas-MyArt2Sell_480x480.jpg?v=1687199185\" alt=\"unsure of physically how to join the individual birds without destroying the composition, I set this work aside for other endeavors.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Finally in 2019, I decided that enough was enough.  I would not be able to preserve this work in wax and it was best for me to bring it to a bronze foundry and hope that they had technicians with the skill and patience to weld the wax pieces together long enough to get the piece changed into bronze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Thus, no mold was make of this artwork.  I suppose that I could make one from the bronze, but have not done so.  The foundry not only cast the piece (and did a beautiful job of it!), but they added the black square rod and granite base.  I may or may not change that in the future, but for now, the idea of so many years ago has been realized.  I feel grateful for this! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43496026144917,"sku":"Murmuration Bronze Birds","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Singulart_Borsheim_Murmuration-SculptureBronzeFlockOfBirds-FoundryBase_20230525_N019.jpg?v=1687197238"},{"product_id":"gregg-male-nude-bronze-art","title":"Gregg ~ Male Nude Bronze Art","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 19.5\" h x 5\" w x 4.5\" d\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze, limited edition of 45\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable by ORDER ONLY, please contact the studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eGregg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    This is a sculpture of a standing male nude. He is wearing only a tank top and is pulling it up to wipe his brow. This is a limited edition (45) bronze. More images below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Award: 1st Place in Sculpture, Salinas Arts Gala (juried exhibit); hosted by the Bastrop Association for the Arts, Bastrop, Texas; March 2002\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Borsheim Arts Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/borsheim-arts.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact The Artist About This Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borsheim Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43683907502229,"sku":"Gregg Bronze Sculpture","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/files\/Shopify_Gregg_BorsheimKelly08_Bronze_20x5x5in.jpg?v=1696516745"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6318\/0693\/collections\/IMG_20181209_083943_102.jpg?v=1591887940","url":"https:\/\/borsheimarts.com\/zh-tw\/collections\/bronze-statue\/nudes.oembed","provider":"Borsheim Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}