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Among Ms. Bahary’s commissions the first U.S. War Dog memorial, Always Faithful, which was featured on CNN and unveiled at the Pentagon in 1994. Always Faithful is permanently installed at the U.S. Marine Corps War Dog Cemetery in Guam...Read more.
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"In my Doberman sculptures I wanted to portray the elegance, intensity and nobility of this breed. In Look of the Eagles (head study), the facial expression was especially rewarding to render, as the Doberman is a very emotional creature with an ever-present sense of loyalty. I try to work from my heart and sculpt things I have a passion for and believe in. I work very hard to have the final product be as close as possible to the ideal physical and inner qualities of the animal."
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Sausalito, California-October 31, 2002-The California law enforcement dog was given major recognition on October 6, 2002, when Faithful Partner, a life-sized bronze German Shepherd police dog atop a seven-pointed granite sheriff's star, was unveiled and dedicated at UC Davis in Sacramento, California, to memorialize the state's fallen canine heroes...Read More.
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"Showtime, a sculpture of two Standard Poodles, utilizes the bas relief method of sculpting. In this piece my intent was to capture the difference in look and personality of two elegant show dogs.”
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“It was rewarding to try to capture the nobility and intelligence, as well as the alert, composed character of this beautiful breed.”
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"I love to use animals to express emotion and beauty. In form and essence, animals add a purity to the artistic statement."
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Head Study, table-top and full body versions also available.
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Patron Karol O'Connell has commissioned Susan Bahary to create a life-size bronze sculpture of O'Connell's famous champion. King, a Shetland sheep dog. King (Champion Dark Lagoon O'Page's Hill) belongs to the American Shetland Sheep Dog Century Club for winning 100 or more "Best of Breed" awards. King's retirement party at a posh Manhattan hotel was pictured in the The New York Times. King was known for his angelic personality. Says O'Connell, "he was a dog of a lifetime."
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"This is a life-size head study taken from the full-body Sheltie Champion King sculpture is available in bronze AND fine art acrylic.
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“Two Terriers was a commissioned work capturing two ‘best buddies.’ It represents a Cairn and a Norfork Terrier. When viewed from the polished back side of this sculpture, the dogs appear to move slightly and follow the viewer.”
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“In the Classic Maltese I believe I have captured the haughty and playful nature of this elegant breed. One of the challenges in sculpting this life-size Maltese work was to create the impression of there being a body under the silky coat.”
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The Noble One is a life-size bronze head-study capturing the classic Saluki. Based on some of the earliest photos of Salukis to the present, this bronze captures an alert dog with a far-seeing expression, as if looking at something in the distance or perhaps in memory of its ancient past.
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This life-size sculpture is designed to capture the correct physical and emotional qualities of this proud, spirited and elegant toy breed.
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It was a great honor and pleasure to capture the spirit of the wonderful Smoky and the essence of the Yorkie. The Smoky life-size monument was installed on Veteran’s Day of 2005, at the Cleveland Metroparks, to honor WWII’s tiniest hero and all war dogs. Smoky was the first therapy dog on record. The Smoky story and my work was also featured on national TV on the Westminster Kennel Club Show in February 2008.
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“In Affinity I sought to display the most unique and special qualities of the fine art acrylic medium as well as the mysterious and ethereal nature of the Afghan hound. I also wanted to capture the interplay between male and female, contrasting negative with positive images and showing realism and abstraction at the same time. This award-winning sculpture demonstrates the most dramatic, sophisticated use of the medium.”
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