I too was curious about Sexton because of some castings I have. All I was able to find through Google was at http://www.mobar.org/25a1b0c2-ee66-4fdc-9b42-e7041150546f.aspx
"On April 16, 2003, Sexton MetalCraft, Inc., a Missouri corporation, the principal office located at 9700 E. 56th Street, Raytown, MO 64133 (the "Corporation") was dissolved as of April 16, 2003 in accordance with the General and Business Corporation Law of Missouri...."
I worked for Sexton's back in the early 70's and my brother worked for them a few years before. They specialized in cast aluminum wall decor. They had their own foundry, paint booths, and warehouse area. I never met the man who designed the castings but I would seem him occassionally in the shop carrying what appeared to be a final sculpture, done in clay I believe, getting it ready to become a mold for a new product. I recall some sort of burnishing machine where he would prep the final mold. You will see some Sexton copies out there too. They never look as good as the real deal.
The man's name was Jack Dieckman and also Mr. Sexton's wife made many things for the company.
Hello, my name is Tim Dieckman, the youngest son of Jack Dieckman. My Father is the designer of the Sexton Metalcraft art. He produced hundreds of designs over his 40+ years at Sextonโs and still paints daily at 86 years old. He enjoyed his time at Sextonโs and developed close friendships with a lot of folks in the foundry and other areas over the years. I visited him at work several times as a kid and was absolutely fascinated by the design and production process. But his artistic career is so much bigger than just Sextonโs.
Thank you for the history lesson, Tim D. Dieckmann! ! I absolutely adore your fathers metal art. I recently purchased a home with the contents and found the metal wine bottle sculpture in a box! One piece has three connecting battles and two individual smaller bottles I believe that is the complete set now, if I could only find the three cats!
I too was curious about Sexton because of some castings I have. All I was able to find through Google was at http://www.mobar.org/25a1b0c2-ee66-4fdc-9b42-e7041150546f.aspx "On April 16, 2003, Sexton MetalCraft, Inc., a Missouri corporation, the principal office located at 9700 E. 56th Street, Raytown, MO 64133 (the "Corporation") was dissolved as of April 16, 2003 in accordance with the General and Business Corporation Law of Missouri...." I worked for Sexton's back in the early 70's and my brother worked for them a few years before. They specialized in cast aluminum wall decor. They had their own foundry, paint booths, and warehouse area. I never met the man who designed the castings but I would seem him occassionally in the shop carrying what appeared to be a final sculpture, done in clay I believe, getting it ready to become a mold for a new product. I recall some sort of burnishing machine where he would prep the final mold. You will see some Sexton copies out there too. They never look as good as the real deal. The man's name was Jack Dieckman and also Mr. Sexton's wife made many things for the company.
Casting agencies allow artists to find and submit themselves for upcoming gigs and castings that otherwise might not be available to the artist. For a small fee artists can get as many castings as they want and do not have to deal with any contracts or commissions from the casting agency. It is simply another means of finding work.
I'm looking for the same thing.. I have a beautiful pating hanging in my room as well
"The Mirror of Venus" by Sir Edward Burne-Jones 1875
The painting in the stairwell of the Cullen house in the Twilight series is by artist Sharon Mitchell.
Philippe de Champaigne was born on 26 May 1602. Champaigne was an artist of the French baroque period. His painting titled "Cardinal Richelieu" is hanging in the National Gallery in London.
There is usually an artist's mark on the back of the piece.
English pop artist Kim Wilde is perhaps most famous for her only American hit to break the top 40 " You Keep Me Hanging On" which reached number 1 in 1987.
It was on don't be a menace...lemme look it up... island inspirational all stars. It's called don't give up
I don't know, but in the scene where Mandy asks Toby about pandas there is a clear shot of it. The artist's name appears to be at the bottom of the poster and looks something like 'Grianoska'. I hope someone else can help, as I would love to locate and buy a copy of this poster!
It is most likely R. Kenton Nelson's work. You can find him at kentonnelson.com Also, Google Peter Mendenhall Gallery and you'll see his latest show still hanging in L.A. It is fabulous!
There are many types of safety nets and they all have different ratings. Those that are used hanging below bridges are going to have a higher load capacity than those used for the trapeze artist. Need more specifics to answer.