Art always finds a way to express emotion and evoke feelings in its viewers, but when combined with history, it

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Austin discovered sculpting after visiting his grandparents in Prescott, AZ, where they took him on a tour of a local bronze foundry. There, he was introduced to the process of casting clay sculptures into bronze. The owner of a bronze factory in Prescott challenged him to make something out of a ball of clay.
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For twelve years, I’ve been involved in the fire service and serving my community. I know the passion and pride this field of work brings to everyone involved.
Each sculpture commissioned is built with meticulous detail and craftsmanship. No detail is too fine, and I take pride in bringing your vision to life.
By starting young and being a self-taught artist, I’m able to create my own identity and signature that is unique to my experience in life.
I am readily available to discuss your vision and bring your dreams to life. Every step of the way, you will be informed, educated, and empowered to experience your piece from start to finish.
From a fold on a well-worn bunker jacket, to a sweeping and soft tuft of hair on the coat of a beloved service animal, your piece will have the finest and most sophisticated touches in every detail.
I love my job and bring that intensity to each piece I sculpt. I know that my care, respect, and passion for this craft shows in every piece of art that I sculpt.
I am readily available to discuss your vision and bring your dreams to life. Every step of the way, you will be informed, educated, and empowered to experience your piece from start to finish.
From a fold on a well-worn bunker jacket to a sweeping and soft tuft of hair on the coat of a beloved service animal, your custom sculpture will have the finest and most sophisticated touches in every detail.
I love my job and bring that intensity to each piece I sculpt. I know that my care, respect, and passion for this craft shows in every piece of art that I sculpt.
I am readily available to discuss your vision and bring your dreams to life. Every step of the way, you will be informed, educated, and empowered to experience your piece from start to finish.
From a fold on a well-worn bunker jacket, to a sweeping and soft tuft of hair on the coat of a beloved service animal, your piece will have the finest and most sophisticated touches in every detail.
I love my job and bring that intensity to each piece I sculpt. I know that my care, respect, and passion for this craft shows in every piece of art that I sculpt.
Art always finds a way to express emotion and evoke feelings in its viewers, but when combined with history, it
I’m excited to announce that the Golden Fire Department in Golden, Colorado will soon have a new life-sized female firefighter
Police officers and firefighters are unsung heroes who dedicate their lives to ensuring the safety and protection of our communities.
Originally published by Josh Cain - Los Angeles Daily News. Photo: A new bronze statue outside LAPD Headquarters after an
Originally published by KCAL News. LAPD unveiled its K9 memorial statue. Engraved on the stature are the names of four
Originally published by the Grand Forks Herald by Sav Kelly “This is a day that I’ve waited for for a
Originally published on InForum By Matt Henson Former Grand Forks County Sheriff Bob Rost came up with the idea for
By Scott Neuffer Friday, April 28, 2023 - Originally published in The Record-Courier On Thursday, 85 plaques from the former firefighters
On September 14th, 1982, a heroic legacy was set in motion and remains alive to this very day. Sergeant Ed
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado When most people think of The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, they think of
From honoring our military veterans, Police officers, Firefighters and our heroes to celebrating your family's timeless legacies to tastefully adorning civic
This custom bronze sculpture is a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women of Adams County Fire Rescue who
Commissioning a bronze sculpture artist can be an intimidating process, but there is no need to worry. With the right
On June 26th, 2022, a limited edition, 1.5x over life size “Tools of the Trade” was dedicated in a ceremony
How to Make Bronze Statues Interested in how a bronze sculpture is made? Follow along as I take you through
On April 26th, 2018 I attended the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer Memorial. I went to pay my respects, and also to
The memorial for the Pensacola, Florida military monument, reached its final bronzing. The installation took place in May of 2019
In 2019, I was commissioned to sculpt a Cowboy hat. This was to be no ordinary hat sculpture. This sculpture
East Windsor NJ Volunteer Fire Company installed a “Tools of the Trade” limited edition sculpture. You can also see Illinois
I am very excited to announce that the ground for the Nevada Fallen Firefighters Memorial has broken ground! You can
I’m chipping away at the historic Dallas project, the bronze elevator doors! The building that this project is being completed
Flashback again to meeting this Hollywood Icon, Betty White!! We took this photo in 2014 at the Hero Dog Awards.
Juan Diego has reached his final patina. It has been a pleasure getting to work on the counterpart to Our
Being a sculpture artist for over ten years professionally, I can’t count the number of hours I’ve worked to hone
Check out this article about the dedication of one of my favorite pieces, “The Golden Years” in Wyoming. I love
A memorial sculpture is a timeless piece that demands respect, delivers praise, and touches lives for generations. Many times, organizations
It is an honor to sculpt a memorial. It is so humbling to help a community pay tribute to the
When a client starts to look at a sculpture, one of the first items we discuss during the design process
A memorial to honor Line of Duty Death officers is one of the most important sculptures. It is with great
I just read an incredible article about the history of arson dogs. Professionals also refer to these animals as accelerant
On January 24th, 2020, I was lucky enough to be a part of opening Station 5 for Aurora Fire Department.
The Nevada State Fallen Firefighter Memorial is coming together! Here you see a firefighter pulling another to safety? Powerful imagery
The Colorado War Dog Memorial is near completion! I love having clients stop by to see where I’m at in
What does it take to complete a custom, bronze, life-sized sculpture? Sculpture is a multi-faceted art medium that involves many
As of today, November 23rd 2021, " Our Lady of Guadalupe" is now complete! This sculpture took a great deal
Patination is the process that bronze sculpture or metal work can change colors. This is the chemical process of adding
Soaring high, an eagle grasps a freshly caught salmon in his claws. This sculpture is an 8 foot wide, hand
It is the one year anniversary of the completion of Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was hand sculpted with precise
Hand sculpted on premium bronze… the US Constitution is a beautiful addition to “Benjamin Franklin.” This is a life size,
I’m grateful to share an article that was featured on Fire Rescue 1 about my life as an artist as
So many of my limited edition pieces can be customized. From colors of bunker gear, to custom emblems on helmet
I am so proud to unveil the NEW “Tools of the Trade.” This sculpture is a limited edition, available
Art always finds a way to express emotion and evoke feelings in its viewers, but when combined with history, it
I’m excited to announce that the Golden Fire Department in Golden, Colorado will soon have a new life-sized female firefighter
Police officers and firefighters are unsung heroes who dedicate their lives to ensuring the safety and protection of our communities.
Originally published by Josh Cain - Los Angeles Daily News. Photo: A new bronze statue outside LAPD Headquarters after an
Originally published by KCAL News. LAPD unveiled its K9 memorial statue. Engraved on the stature are the names of four
Originally published by the Grand Forks Herald by Sav Kelly “This is a day that I’ve waited for for a
Originally published on InForum By Matt Henson Former Grand Forks County Sheriff Bob Rost came up with the idea for
By Scott Neuffer Friday, April 28, 2023 - Originally published in The Record-Courier On Thursday, 85 plaques from the former firefighters
On September 14th, 1982, a heroic legacy was set in motion and remains alive to this very day. Sergeant Ed
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado When most people think of The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, they think of
From honoring our military veterans, Police officers, Firefighters and our heroes to celebrating your family's timeless legacies to tastefully adorning civic
This custom bronze sculpture is a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women of Adams County Fire Rescue who
Commissioning a bronze sculpture artist can be an intimidating process, but there is no need to worry. With the right
On June 26th, 2022, a limited edition, 1.5x over life size “Tools of the Trade” was dedicated in a ceremony
How to Make Bronze Statues Interested in how a bronze sculpture is made? Follow along as I take you through
On April 26th, 2018 I attended the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer Memorial. I went to pay my respects, and also to
The memorial for the Pensacola, Florida military monument, reached its final bronzing. The installation took place in May of 2019
In 2019, I was commissioned to sculpt a Cowboy hat. This was to be no ordinary hat sculpture. This sculpture
East Windsor NJ Volunteer Fire Company installed a “Tools of the Trade” limited edition sculpture. You can also see Illinois
I am very excited to announce that the ground for the Nevada Fallen Firefighters Memorial has broken ground! You can
I’m chipping away at the historic Dallas project, the bronze elevator doors! The building that this project is being completed
Flashback again to meeting this Hollywood Icon, Betty White!! We took this photo in 2014 at the Hero Dog Awards.
Juan Diego has reached his final patina. It has been a pleasure getting to work on the counterpart to Our
Being a sculpture artist for over ten years professionally, I can’t count the number of hours I’ve worked to hone
Check out this article about the dedication of one of my favorite pieces, “The Golden Years” in Wyoming. I love
A memorial sculpture is a timeless piece that demands respect, delivers praise, and touches lives for generations. Many times, organizations
It is an honor to sculpt a memorial. It is so humbling to help a community pay tribute to the
When a client starts to look at a sculpture, one of the first items we discuss during the design process
A memorial to honor Line of Duty Death officers is one of the most important sculptures. It is with great
I just read an incredible article about the history of arson dogs. Professionals also refer to these animals as accelerant
On January 24th, 2020, I was lucky enough to be a part of opening Station 5 for Aurora Fire Department.
The Nevada State Fallen Firefighter Memorial is coming together! Here you see a firefighter pulling another to safety? Powerful imagery
The Colorado War Dog Memorial is near completion! I love having clients stop by to see where I’m at in
What does it take to complete a custom, bronze, life-sized sculpture? Sculpture is a multi-faceted art medium that involves many
As of today, November 23rd 2021, " Our Lady of Guadalupe" is now complete! This sculpture took a great deal
Patination is the process that bronze sculpture or metal work can change colors. This is the chemical process of adding
Soaring high, an eagle grasps a freshly caught salmon in his claws. This sculpture is an 8 foot wide, hand
It is the one year anniversary of the completion of Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was hand sculpted with precise
Hand sculpted on premium bronze… the US Constitution is a beautiful addition to “Benjamin Franklin.” This is a life size,
I’m grateful to share an article that was featured on Fire Rescue 1 about my life as an artist as
So many of my limited edition pieces can be customized. From colors of bunker gear, to custom emblems on helmet
I am so proud to unveil the NEW “Tools of the Trade.” This sculpture is a limited edition, available
For ten years, I’ve been involved in the fire service and serving my community. I know the passion and pride this field of work brings to everyone involved.
Each piece that is commissioned is built with meticulous detail and craftsmanship. No detail is too fine, and I take pride in bringing your vision to life.
By starting young and being a self-taught artist, I’m able to create my own identity and signature that is unique to my experience in life.
I am readily available to discuss your vision and bring your dreams to life. Every step of the way, you will be informed, educated, and empowered to experience your piece from start to finish.
From a fold on a well-worn bunker jacket, to a sweeping and soft tuft of hair on the coat of a beloved service animal, your piece will have the finest and most sophisticated touches in every detail.
I love my job and bring that intensity to each piece I sculpt. I know that my care, respect, and passion for this craft shows in every piece of art that I sculpt.
I am readily available to discuss your vision and bring your dreams to life. Every step of the way, you will be informed, educated, and empowered to experience your piece from start to finish.
From a fold on a well-worn bunker jacket, to a sweeping and soft tuft of hair on the coat of a beloved service animal, your piece will have the finest and most sophisticated touches in every detail.
I love my job and bring that intensity to each piece I sculpt. I know that my care, respect, and passion for this craft shows in every piece of art that I sculpt.
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