Gold-Plated Deer Sculptures
These four steel, gold-plated statues of deer, where commissioned by the Dierberg Foundation, in Hermann Missouri. Three layers of 1/4" steel were welded together to form a thick silhouette from which I could sculpt a more three dimensional look. After priming, the Deer were covered with gold-leaf. The Deer were mounted on brick pillars at the entrance of the Folks-Platz. Mr Dierberg brought me a photograph of a sign he had seen in Germany, He wanted an American White-Tailed Deer in a majestic pose. After some sketching and different proposals I was able to complete the job in 3 months. Job was completed in 2007, Cost shown are for each deer.
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Fine artist and craftsman, designing and creating custom furniture and artwork, plus specialty, one-of-a-kind projects in wood and metal.
Originally from the Netherlands, and educated there in the fine arts, I have been working as a fine art painter and commercial artist in the St. Louis area for 25 years. Over that time I produced numerous commissioned works and have shown my art at many solo and group shows. Additionally, I was hired by Anheuser-Busch to create the artwork for several collectible beer steins and I have created original artwork for the St. Louis Zoo's Zoofari fundraiser for many years. I also have received commissions for animal artwork from Ralston Purina, Sears and several other notable companies.
In addition to commissioned artwork, I am self-educated in wood and metal work, and have worked as a fine wood furniture builder and finisher. I particularly enjoy working on these unique specialty projects to help clients make their dreams become realities.
For many years, I worked with a St. Louis contractor to design, build and install upscale kitchen and bathrooms. Also I have been hired by numerous bed-and-breakfasts in the Missouri Wine Country town of Hermann, Missouri to design, build and install their unique projects.
I hope you will enjoy browsing my work—perhaps I can create a special piece just for you.
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