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Artist Exhibitions:
43rd Annual Tubac Festival of
the Arts
Tubac, Arizona
February 2-10, 2002
ArtFest of 5th Ave
Scottsdale, AZ
October 18-20, 2002...
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Artist Galleries:
Brown's Galleries in Boise and
McCall, Idaho
From 1990 to 1999...
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Artist Reviews:
Coming Soon!
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Collections:
Coming Soon!
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Commissions:
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Artist Statement for Heidi Maiers
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Each face I see is a temporary work of art waiting to be modeled into a state of permanency.
Born in 1960, the last child of 8, my love of sculpting developed at an early age when I discovered that I could make figures out of the clay soil of the hot Mojave desert and that they would dry to a state of permanency when left out in the scalding sun.
My mother, Betty Schwartz, is still an active oil painter now in her 80's and has her works in galleries along the beautiful Oregon coast. Specifically, Newport, Or. I dabbled at painting and drawing in my youth - winning several awards at the county fair for my pen and ink works - but never developed a knack for mixing color. 3 dimension just seemed to come more naturally. Besides, though I've been told that I am "thick skinned" by my coworkers, I wouldn't have taken the criticism very well from my mother, who is quite a remarkable painter.
I also have one brother, Mick Schwartz, who has dedicated his lifetime to making things in clay. He lives in Paradise, CA, and is an amazing potter. I would love it if he would give me some glazing tips. You can check out his work through: http://www.angelfire.com/ca5/earthandfire/
I have been sculpting on and off all of my life - unfortunately more off - between raising two children and working a full time job at a terrific software development company (www.infograph.com). I have spent many wee hours in the morning working on a piece, long after any sane person would have gone to bed, knowing that if they don't their brain will be mush the next day. For some reason, when I am working on a piece, I just can't pull myself away - I keep seeing "just one more thing" I want to do before I stop. I look forward to retirement when I will have the time and the freedom to really pursue my passion, and to develop whatever sliver of "talent" that I have been given. But alas, that is a few years away yet...
The Basics:
Now residing in Phoenix, I'm a graduate of the University of Oregon in Eugene where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982. I was fortunate enough to have had the very talented sculptor, Paul Buckner, as my instructor during those four years.
Available Service:
Portraits or other pieces may be commissioned. Options include your preference of bust size, clay color, patina or glaze color, and hardwood base fixture with marble tile. Piece may be cast in bronzed if desired.
The examples shown are all fired clay (porcelain, terra cotta and stoneware) and range in size from 6 to 18 inches.
The preferred method for creating the portrait is by meeting with the subject, having a photo session and live sittings if possible. If this is not possible due to circumstances such as inability to travel to the Phoenix area, the sculpture is to be a surprise gift, or the subject is no longer with us, quality photos (front and profile) may be mailed or digital photos can be submitted via e-mail.
Please visit my website for more information at http://portraitsculpting.com
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