Original artwork description:

This, for me, is a beautifully elegant piece of sculpture. The balance, the simplicity, the rhythmic flow, the proportions, the bold positive presence, the rusted steel surface (visually and tactilely), and the pure drama of Wag is sculptural perfection.

All of my sculptures are made out of wood (Cedar). They are intended to be placed in an interior environment only. Most of my sculptures are photographed outside. The decision to shoot my work outside is intended to provide the viewer a more accurate sense of color and texture. Natural light is hard to beat.

I have always had an affinity for creating with wood. Over the years I've restored 10 properties. Several were historic. One is listed on the National Registry of Historic Structures. I've also built wooden boats. My career was dedicated to teaching studio art at three different colleges over a period of 44 years. I've exhibited in NYC, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Florence Italy, Liverpool England, and numerous museums and galleries throughout the US. Creating challenging provocative work has been a life long goal. I consider myself a process artist. My that I mean... I enjoy all aspects making the work. After that I basically leave it in the hands of the gods.

Wag is finished with three coats of steel impregnated paint, then sprayed with an activator... magically turning the surface in to a completely convincing appearance of rusted steel.

Wag comes with a removable base. The bottom 18” of the sculpture easily slides into the slotted base. The base is shipped separately.

Materials used:

cedar & faux steel paint

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