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Book the rottweiler dogs sponti activist, 19942006 sponti activist ludwig ii, 2018. He is known for his contemporary figurative sculptures and is part of the realism movement. Their work was featured in several exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the dawson cole fine art, laguna. The art of richard macdonald fine art gallery offers the largest collection of world. Each one is derived from a masterwork, which is the sole creation of richard macdonald. The art of richard macdonald presented by cirque du soleil 2007 by richard macdonald paperback created to celebrate richard macdonald s two decade long exploration of performance as an art form, this catalog shines a light on the beauty and excitement of circus themed sculpture, painting, and drawing by the artist. Richard macdonald is renowned for his attention to movement and form. Richard macdonald born 1946 is a californiabased contemporary figurative artist known for his bronze sculptures and his association with cirque du soleil. One of the most collected figurative bronze sculptors at work today, richard macdonald has achieved this stature through a consuming passion for his work and an unrelenting dedication to its quality and integrity. Macdonald 19161986 was an american author who was best known for crime and suspense novels, including the popular travis mcgee novels.
His fascination of the human form and with mankinds broad emotional range has inspired him to create dynamic, sensitive works, each infused with a quality that withstands the passage of time, taste, and trend. Richard macdonald is one of the greatest sculpture artist of all time. A lovely compilation of the sculptures and artwork of richard. Macdonald is very highly regarded by his fellow authors, including dean koontz and stephen king. The artwork listed is an authentic richard macdonald bronze sculpture titled eurydice that is based on greek mythology.
Macdonald is a magnificent sculptor, and his work is nothing less than heroic and breathtaking. Diana the huntress flight in attitude aterlier leap of faith atelier showtime atelier study for the rose, 12 life study for red dress 14 life. This superb work depicts the beautiful wood nymph eurydice as she slips from the hands of orpheus. Hovering just above the surface of the ground, witness appears as if from another time aged and totem like its presence and movement is a reminder that time is not static and what has been seen before can be witnessed again. The monterey based company is home to the world renowned sculpture artist, richard macdonald.
As with all the monuments he has completed, macdonald designed the plaza on which the flair sits, including a large reflective pool and fountain. Richard macdonald is a contemporary american artist known for his expressive figurative sculptures. Mar 16, 2019 richard macdonald is world renowned for art that reveals a profound understanding of the human experience and which celebrates the ascendancy of the human spirit. The art of richard macdonald presented by cirque du soleil. We have a huge selection of richard macdonald sculpture pieces for sale. Richard macdonald original bronze sculpture daybreak platinum edition signed, 2008. Gray cloth boards with silver embossed title on front board and spine. Richard macdonald biography richard macdonald on artnet. Celebrated figurative bronze sculptor fine art sculptor.
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Known for his virtuosity in capturing impressions of live models while they are. View artworks listed within the last 30 days favorite listings. Richard macdonald fine art laguna beach 2020 all you. See available sculpture, prints and multiples, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. To create an illusion of space, form, light, and atmosphere that carries an emotional charge, all from mere fluid dabs and smears of oil paints, is a endless challenge and a perpetual joy. Shop for richard macdonald art from the worlds greatest living artists. This museumquality photo essay chronicles macdonald s lifetim. Richard macdonald 1946 is an artist born in 1946 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a sculpture volume sold in 2004, at william bunch, and the most recent auction result is a sculpture volume sold in 2020. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Born in pasadena, california richard macdonald is a selfthought and classically trained artist at the prestigious art center, college of design. Profiles in contemporary australian sculpture drury, nevill on. My love of realism is directly tied to my love of the craft of painting. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by richard macdonald. He started his career as a successful commercial illustrator working for fortune 500 companies, until a fire destroyed his studio, along with the accumulated works of his career as a painter and.
Commissioned sculptures by canadian sculptor ruth abernethy. Located outside the o theatre lobby inside the bellagio hotelcasino. Macdonalds primary inspiration is the human form and his works obsess over capturing movement in the stillness of sculpture. Richard macdonald sculpture read online book video. While there are some photos of his impressive sculptures, too much space is wasted on drawings and the nuts and bolts that go into creating his works.
American sculptor artist richard macdonald sculpture for. For the 1996 summer olympics, macdonald created the flair, a 26foottall sculpture of a gymnast. Richard macdonald sculptures less than 24 tall richard macdonald sisters, bronze sculpture 12 life size. Macdonald was born in california and attended the art institute of miami. The happiness of objects, curated by sarina basta, sculpturecenter, new. Macdonalds work has been featured in numerous art books throughout the united states, europe and asia, including his own recently published book richard macdonald, sculptor. The art of richard macdonald book richard macdonald sculpture. Richard macdonald president richard macdonald studio. In the 30 years of his artistic career, artist and sculptor richard macdonald has achieved international distinction for his sculpture, paintings, and drawings, and has been the recipient of many national and international awards. Intimate images of the artist at work, outdoor monuments, and an extensive black and white oeuvre of sculptures celebrate over 25 years of macdonald s artistry. Richard macdonald american 1946 thiago and marianela in rehearsal signed, dated 20 and numbered 3055 bronze on a marble base height. Born margaret macdonald, at tipton, near wolverhampton, her father was a colliery manager and engineer.
Apr 01, 2017 world renowned figurative sculptor, richard macdonald, bronze rendered creations connect us to world where the dancers become a part of the sculptural concept. Macdonald has been awarded major commissions and numerous awards. Richard macdonald sculpture by amy pitsker 1999 hardcover. A select group of apprentices and artisans, led by richard macdonald, create each atelier piece by hand, following the intensive and timehonored process that takes a clay sculpture through the multiple steps of the lost wax method to be cast in bronze. Richard macdonald, american 1946 richard macdonald was born in pasadena, ca in 1946. Richard macdonalds sculpture duality, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of yin and yang ii, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from all time. There is also a another richard macdonald display at gallery row, located just across the bridge outside of crystals at citycenter. Richard macdonald 12 life nureyev signed bronze sculpture art cirque ballet coa. The anatomy of a golfer l, iv and v, atelier is the first in richard macdonald s series of golfers that were inspired by the creation of his heroic sculpture, momentum, which marked. Mar 15, 2017 richard macdonald, internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor, exhibited new work inspired by the theme of duality at the dawson cole fine art gallery in palm desert. Born in 1947 artist and sculptor richard macdonald. Richard macdonald, internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor, exhibited new work inspired by the theme of duality at the dawson cole fine art gallery in palm desert. Contact page for richard macdonald sculptor and richard macdonald studios contact one of our fine art galleries to learn more about richard macdonalds sculptures, paintings or drawings available for purchase.
Richard schmid holds a doctorate in fine arts, and has won nearly every major fine art award in america. Art transcends our routine lives by offering a connection and balance of lifes forces in harmony, beauty and synchronicity. Richard macdonald fine art laguna beach 2020 all you need. Sculpting life into art sculptor richard macdonald.
Richard macdonald born is a californiabased contemporary figurative artist known for his bronze sculptures. Although our best judgment is used in attributing paintings, drawings and sculpture created prior to 1870 through the appropriate use of the glossary terms, and due care is taken to ensure the correctness of the supplemental material, the right of rescission does not extend to any possible errors or omissions therein. In the 30 years of his artistic career, macdonald has achieved international distinction for his sculpture, paintings, and drawings, and has been the. Books entertainment film and motion picture magazines. I just found out about this sculptor and it blew my mind away. For the past three decades richard macdonald has been making an important and unique contribution to contemporary sculpture. No reproduction of images without the permission of art. Richard macdonald studios sues former chief operating officer. To the tune of the classic song, the couple and the farm animals wield tools that help put together a transportation method that will provide hours of summer fun for everyone.
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Sculptor features rich, closeup color photography with incredible detail, illuminating painterly surfaces on bronze, plaster, and marble. Patricia macdonald was born in edinburgh and educated at edinburgh university where she gained a doctorate in biological science in 1973. Richard macdonald is considered by many to be the worlds preeminent living bronze figurative sculptor. Macdonalds primary inspiration is the human form and his works obsess over capturing movement in. He has worked with some of the greatest dancers and. Selftaught, he has created three decades worth of drawings, paintings and sculptures that celebrate the full range of human emotions and figurative movement.
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