Joy Beckner Bronze Sculptor

Animal Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

fine bronze sculpture by Joy Beckkner bronze sculptor

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"Know how to refresh the spirit, through nature and through art."... Baltasar Gracian

Oh to be the person my dog thinks I am... Linda Sullivan.

"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things man will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer.

"One can measure the size and moral progress of a nation to how she treats her animals." Mahatma Gandhi.

A pet is for life and they should not be bred or purchased to support fashion trends. Always buy from a reputable breeder...

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Joy Beckner fine bronze sculpture

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Unless otherwise indicated, all canine pieces and many human pieces displayed on this site are available for purchase. Please contact Joy for information regarding lead time and shipping charges. Most pieces are in stock but not all. Joy welcomes MasterCard, Visa, money order, or personal check, and, Layaway is always welcome.

Animal Bronze Sculpture by Joy Beckner Bronze Sculptor

Joy Kroeger Beckner is inspired by sensuous shapes of skin, bone and muscle. She models clay into classical forms, which are then cast into bronze. She has earned awards at the National Academy Museum, the National Sculpture Society and the Society of Animal Artists. Her bronze dachshunds have earned numerous awards, including four Best-in-Shows. Art Show at the Dog Show sponsors purchased one for the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog.

custom sculpture objects by Joy Beckner
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Custom Cats

2 3/4” Long - Unique Pair
Sterling Silver Cats on Sterling Silver Wrapped Heels

In April 2010, a designer asked me to help her client, a football player, realize his “Dream Boots.” On the heels of his custom boots, he wanted a unique pair of sterling silver cats - and - he wanted the heels to be wrapped in sterling silver! Indeed, he also wanted the cats to sport black diamond eyes, and red lacquer inside their mouths!

While these cats are not my design nor personal style, this commission stretched me to create cats that look more like a cartoon, which is exactly what the client ordered.

Have you dreamed about a special pendant, bolo, button or buckle? Or, have you dreamed about a special mascot or logo for your custom cowboy boots or for your handbag? Contact me to commission your special “Dream.” I can sculpt a feature for you -- or -- for your entire team! I can also sculpt your special friend, a human, or dog, or cat, or whatever else you dream of, from miniature to monumental! Your imagination is the limit.

"Stay dreaming, my friends."

Joy Beckner fine bronze sculpture

Sculptor, Joy Kroeger Beckner, creates figurative bronzes and portrait bronzes, as well as bronze animal & canine sculpture, most notably of dachshunds and retrievers. Watch for an expansion into wildlife bronzes.

Joy Beckner fine canine bronze sculpture
"A good painting [sculpture] to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."
- Hedy Lamarr

Dachshund Definitions
Sizes and Coats
SS: Standard Smooth
SW: Standard Wirehair
SL: Standard Longhair
MS: Miniature Smooth
MW: Miniature Wirehair
ML: Miniature Longhair
1:6 Scale: Fits in a hand
Pieces may be commissioned in Smooth, Wire or Long coat.