Commissions

Yes, of course, I will take on commissions! I am always ‘up’ for working with you to create a special new piece of sculpture. It has been a joy to work together with my patrons to create custom art.

The collaboration always starts as an idea. Then, that idea blossoms into a multi-layered process leading to a treasured piece of art. Collaboration is the key word here.

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The first step is a conversation. New sculpture projects have been sparked by special Birthday surprises, Anniversary gifts, a personal fantasy about a giant piece of fruit, or when a designer has a special space to fill, and they’re looking for the perfect sculpture.

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So, YOU come up with the dream, the idea. We talk. We collaborate on the concept. Next step, I hand build the clay model.

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Progress. The piece of sculpture evolves. Photos are sent back and forth, the conversation continues with YOU, as patron, sharing feedback. Conversation might lead to revisions, which lead to the final model.

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Then, it’s time for the mold making process; followed by more hand work and detailing. Next, scanning and 3-D modeling allow for the piece to be enlarged (or made smaller). The final form is painstakingly retooled by hand, super-refining the surface. A final mold is made for casting. Cast resin, fiberglass, and bronze are all options for the finished piece.

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If yours is a painted sculpture, YOU help to select the colors, that happens as the last step. Your custom piece of sculpture is ready for installation. Smiles all around. Are you ready for an artful adventure?

“We have had many garden visitors, mostly in May and June, but we started the garden season with a large get together to celebrate the unveiling of our beautiful pineapple sculptures. Several years ago, I met Jan Kirsh, who is an artist from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and I admire her work. We had about 60 visitors for that event. The pineapples are a great addition to our art collection, and in the year-long collaborative process of their creation we cemented our friendship with a talented artist”

Shahla B.

December 2019

“We have had many garden visitors, mostly in May and June, but we started the garden season with a large get together to celebrate the unveiling of our beautiful pineapple sculptures. Several years ago, I met Jan Kirsh, who is an artist from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and I admire her work. We had about 60 visitors for that event. The pineapples are a great addition to our art collection, and in the year-long collaborative process of their creation we cemented our friendship with a talented artist”

Shahla B.

December 2019

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“It has been our pleasure to have two of Jan’s Pears in our garden at The Bartlett Pear Inn for over 10 years. Not only have these Pears stood the test of time, they have become focal points in our part of town, attracting the eye as soon as one nears the patio. We are honored to be custodian to her pieces and look forward to many years with our Pair of Pears. Jan visits the Pears from time to time, just to check on them, eyeing them from her truck as she swooshes past!

Alice Loyd

Hambleton House, LLC. – (owner and founder)

“It has been our pleasure to have two of Jan’s Pears in our garden at The Bartlett Pear Inn for over 10 years. Not only have these Pears stood the test of time, they have become focal points in our part of town, attracting the eye as soon as one nears the patio. We are honored to be custodian to her pieces and look forward to many years with our Pair of Pears. Jan visits the Pears from time to time, just to check on them, eyeing them from her truck as she swooshes past!

Alice Loyd

Hambleton House, LLC. – (owner and founder)

Have a dream or idea you’d like to bring to life? Let’s talk.

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