Sgt.Dan Brown Bronze Monument Dedication

Sgt. Dan Brown Idaho Fallen Soldiers Memorial Dedication

 Saturday, November 12 at 11:00am

Gayle Forsyth Memorial Park

N 100 E, Jerome, Idaho 83338

The Sgt. Dan Brown Idaho Fallen Soldier Memorial will be dedicated in Jerome, Idaho during a ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of Idaho Soldiers killed while serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Renown portrait artist Lena Toritch was commissioned to create the heroic size bronze monument of Sgt. Dan Brown which is the centerpiece of the Memorial. The bronze statue shows the humanitarian side of soldiering. It depicts Sgt. Brown reaching out to an Iraqi child. Nearby is a wall that displays the names of Idaho’s 68 soldiers killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The Brown family with Dan statue

 The statue was commissioned by Becky and Jerry Brown. The Memorial is in a busy community park, the Gayle Forsyth Memorial Park, where people will, for years to come, see it and be reminded of the immeasurable service of our military families.



For more heroic size statues by Toritch visit:
http://lenatoritch.com/project/heroic-size-statues/

The dedication ceremony will include military taps, an honor guard and messages from state, local and military officials. The artist, Lena Toritch will also speak. The public is welcome to attend the event at 11:00am.


Sgt.Dan story was featured on the TODAY Show

http://www.today.com/news/hero-s-welcome-memorial-unveiled-honor-sgt-dan-brown-t10521

Video of Unique Portrait Likeness

Capturing The Likeness In Custom Bronze Portrait Statues 

Very often I am asked how well I can capture the likeness in my custom made bronze portrait statues. I used to show photos, references and articles. We now have  a new video showing likenesses side by side and feedback from my clients. Picture worth a thousand words, a video-a few thousand..

For a free quote or information on how to order a custom portrait statue, call Young Fine Art Studio (801)359-2451 or email me.

Bronze Portrait of Tigo the Dog

TIGO, A VERY SPECIAL PORTUGUESE WATER DOG

As you probably noticed, I love dogs...Anything about dogs makes me happy: playing with them, taking them for a walk and, of course, sculpting their portraits.

This is one of my favorite statues-beautiful Portuguese Water Dog Tigo.

The most important and challenging part was depicting Tigo's intelligent eyes. But I did it!

My client was very pleased with the likeness. I got an e-mail from her saying:

"DEAREST LENA,

HE'S SO BEAUTIFUL!! THANK YOU FOR BRINGING OUR WONDERFUL BOY HOME..."

And yes, she wrote it all in caps. :)

I am so grateful to be able to create this special statue.

To see more examples of my dog statues at a glance visit :

Custom Bronze Dog Statues and Dog Portraits by Lena Toritch

How to order a custom bronze portrait statue of your dog:
Call Young Fine Art Studio (801)359-2451 or email me for a free quote. Visit my website for more examples of made to order bronze statues and bronze portraits 

John Borbonus Bronze Military Portrait Statue

Custom Bronze Portrait of A Fallen Soldier 

This is the heroic statue we have been working on for the past several months. The bronze portrait likeness of American Hero SPC John G Borbonus was unveiled on August 6, 2011
Below is a news coverage of the dedication that aired on MSNBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.

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The following morning the same story was aired on TODAY Show.



Below is a link to our website showing more images of John Borbonus statue and other military bronzes along with a step by step process of custom bronze military statues creation:

Veterans Memorial Statues

Kelly's Bronze Portrait Statue Unveiled

Bronze Portrait Statue That Celebrates Life





It was a wonderful weekend in Cascade, ID. The air was so clean and fresh, and a light breeze was caressing my cheek. Kelly's bronze portrait statue was unveiled at noon on August 21, 2010. Her family and friends gathered to celebrate Kelly's life. Beautiful Kelley is greeting visitors to whitewater park, walking lightly towards them, with a sweet smile on her face and a message to enjoy life and nature. This is the sculpture that touched my heart. After the unveiling I just couldn't let it go, as if I made a new friend...
It feels like Kelly's spirit is present in this peaceful place.

This beautiful bronze portrait statue is just one of many of my special custom memorial portraits.

 More examples of my bronze sculptures:
http://lenatoritch.com/.



Questions about statue ordering? Call the Studio (801)359-2451 or email me for a free quote on a custom bronze statue or portrait.