In 2009 I was commissioned by the State of Illinois and the City of Joliet Illinois to create a life sized sculpture of Abraham Lincoln. Illinois is very proud of Lincoln and refers to itself as the "Land of Lincoln". Here are a series of photos from the creation in studio to the installation.
It is still possible to purchase death masks of Lincoln; you can see one in this picture on the left. I always do the head of my sculptures separately for purposes of practicality. The head is on a pivoting stand. I tried to capture his intense, hypnotic gaze.
Working on the sculpture in the studio with my trusty assistant, Dante DiBartolo.
Standing on a ladder to do finishing touches.
The finished prototype.
Installation.
The curved screen behind Lincoln contains excerpts from his famous "House Divided" speech.
Wow this is an amazing art...You really did a great work dear
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Beautifully done Kathleen! Looks stunning! How long was the process of making it?
Hi @megy.fine.arts. It takes me about 2 and a half months to do a life size figure. And then the foundry takes about three months to deliver the bronze.
Patience huh ;) well done!
Yes! It really turned out great, congratulations!
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Wow amazing. Nice@kathleenscarboro
Thank you for your support, @danialves. Much appreciated.
Amazing sculpture! Great work done, thumps up.
Wow.... amazing work. Upvoted.
Amazing, grandiose work!
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Upvoste I am plese
Nice work buddy
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wow.. nice
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Am inspired by the creativity
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A beautiful sculpture! Good job.
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Wow, amazing art
Glad you like it!
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Beautiful stuff!! The textures are fantastic, and just add to the intricate details. And life-sized, too! I love it. How long did the entire piece take from start to finish?
Hello @derosnec, and thank you for your interest. It takes me about 2 and a half months to finish a life size person prototype, then the foundry takes another 3 months for casting.
Amazing. You can really see the effort and time put in. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Thank you Nina; am following you. I will post my latest painting tomorrow.
Likewise! You've got some really beautiful stuff - I'm sure I will learn a lot from your posts :D
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