Paula B. Slater, Portrait Sculptor
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The builder wanted a life-size bronze sculpture of a grandfatherly type figure with a grandson figure that represented their inspiring theme. I drew five sketches and presented my client with these different designs. He chose my favorite one, which is an uplifting image of a little bird taking flight from the fingertips of the grandson (of a friend of mine) while his grandfather kneels by his side.
'Life is a Journey'
This sculptural project was for a Designer home which was built by Desert Dreams in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The finished realistic and highly detailed life-size portrait bronze sculptures were installed in October, 2001 and are in a lovely meditation garden. The Portrait sculptures are under-lit and viewable through the many walls of windows in this elegant Santa Barbara styled Mediterranean home.
My client chose the name, "Life is a Journey", for the designer home he would build. I hope the viewer of these sculptures will share this loving moment with an appreciation for nature and the journey of life.
