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. Richard MacDonald drudgeryenormousfoundry Change image and share on social
I'm also interested in creating a lasting legacy for collectors because bronze will last for thousands of years so I'm not really selling the art to this particular collector but it is being passed on. Richard MacDonald artbronzecollector share on social
Sculpture will last a lot longer than painting. Richard MacDonald longlotpaint Change image and share on social
The greatest success is creating whatever you want without conditions. I don't do commissions unless I really want to, because it's like having a job. Richard MacDonald commissionconditioncreate Change image and share on social
I cannot tell you how many people, powerful people, come to my studio and they are in tears they are so moved by what they see. Richard MacDonald movepeoplepowerful Change image and share on social
I've had over a dozen models come in and pose fro me live for these new Cirque pieces. Cirque is a world-wide phenomenon and they are just incredible athletes. I've been to all the performances and am really fascinated by all of their productions. Richard MacDonald athletecirquedozen share on social
There are very few people who do what I do. Richard MacDonald people Change image and share on social
I was headed in the wrong direction. I didn't think I'd make it to 21. My Uncle Chuck saved my life. He was a graphic designer, and he gave me my first sketchbook. In the front, he wrote, 'Wear it like your underwear.' Richard MacDonald chuckdesignerdirection share on social
I can actually feel the interior body of a dancer. I have the ability to capture a split second... I want you to be hit with whatever the essence is of this sculpture. Richard MacDonald abilitybodycapture Change image and share on social
China is important to the world in that they are a force and on the move. Exposing them to figurative art opens up a potential for artistic expression far greater than anyone would ever have dreamed possible until today. It is this very spirit of the struggle and determination to triumph that inspires creative expression. Richard MacDonald artartisticchina share on social