Carved in foam and coated with a stone like product. A scale model of the arch group of stones in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Roxana Casillas, Sculpting
Sculptor with 20 years of professional experience. I earned my BA degree in Art from San Diego State University. My specialized studies in sculpture were done in Pietrasanta, Italy where I lived and worked for the past 15 years, There I specialized in realistic and classical sculpture. I can, however, work in any style requested.
My services include: Wood Carving, Marble and Stone Carving. Bronze Sculpture, Religious Sculpture, Portraits. I work with wood, marble and other stones, lost wax and bronze casting, clay or ceramics, plaster, resins and cement. I am also experienced in Ornamental carving of doors, tables or objects. Castings in cement or resins including Fountain spitters, Garden Art. Also work with plaster casting or decorative ornaments.
Looking forward to the opportinity to do some scketches and models for your project!
She did an incredible job. It was a such a pleasure to work with her. She would answer your messages very quickly, and always keep you updated with progress. She one of the best, if not the best, artists on this website (and that is saying a lot). You will not go wrong with her being in charge of the project.
Roxana is a brilliant classic sculptor, so I'm sure she must have been taken aback by my project idea: a totem pole in the Pacific Northwest First Nations style, but with animals that aren't typically found in such art. If she was surprised, though, she didn't say so. In fact, she approached my project with enthusiasm, meeting my price and strict deadline. We communicated frequently, sharing photos to help guide the project along. When there was a brief hiccup, she worked to rectify the problem immediately. My husband loves his totem pole. It's the most amazing thing I've ever given him, and I can't thank Roxana enough.
Roxana was great and the piece is beautiful. She very thoughtfully looked up shipping quotes on my behalf. Unfortunately, the piece is quite fragile and suffered significant damage during the shipping process. Obviously, this is no fault of Roxana's, but should be kept in mind for any delicate commissions that will require shipping.
This was a true family heirloom project and Ms. Casillas did not disappoint. She took us through a journey of maybe this or maybe that and finally embraced exactly what we wanted. She kept in close communication with us and when the project finally arrived it was emotional and frankly beyond our expectations. This is a gifted artist!
The project proceeded well, even though there were the usual hiccups. There was a minor issue, in that wood selected was a bit temperamental. The final result, nevertheless, was excellent!