Richard MacDonald

At any one time, I'll have 30 to 40 pieces going on in the studio, so this is not economically driven at all.

I create for artistic intent only and do everything from life.

I do everything. Of course, I have 50 people who work for me to do the drudgery of mold making and all the foundry. This is an enormous task. But every stroke in these sculptures is from my hands.

I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way.

All the important drawings I do myself. Every single character is also done by me.

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