Wild Cat Bronze Installed

The bronze Wild Cat mascot statue for SUNY Institute of Technology has been installed.
This powerful and majestic feline will be a "good luck charm" and a recognizable symbol at the campus.


The Cat is mounted on a natural rock and will have great views from every angle. The cat is quite large and definitely has intimidating presence to him... Watch out! The claws are long..



It was so much fun working on this statue. I always loved sculpting animals and this statue let me get in touch with my wild side :)

P.S. Oh, by the way, these photos are courtesy of SUNY IT in Utica , NY...Thank you!

Bronze Statue of Hercules the Dog

The statue of a noble Hercules the Dog is finished in bronze.I took these pictures at the foundry, I couldn't wait until it is installed properly. The detail and patina looks so good in the sun..I believe this statue will have a very comforting and uplifting feel.
It will be installed in the private garden, where Hercules's spirit still lingers.



There will be a special plaque, describing a beloved family companion.








Bronze Hercules will keep his faithful watch over his family, with a serene eternal smile.

Animal Art and Dog Sculpture Video

We put together a new video featuring animal art and dog portraits. It seems like I have been sculpting dog non-stop for a past couple of years... big dogs, small dogs, dogs that brighten lives of their owners and dogs that serve and protect.. all of them deserve to be depicted in bronze.




Animal art has always been very special to me. I thought that creating a video about my animal bronzes would be a right thing to do. My very special thanks to an incredibly talented video producer Mikhail Torich and to my dear friend, voice over artist Barbara Dunlea, for letting us use her beautiful voice.
http://vimeo.com/17934281

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

Statue of the "perfect dog"

This is a very special statue (I do treat each custom memorial portrait statue I create as a special event)


This time it is a portrait of "the world's most perfect dog", as he was described by a small child who played with this gentle giant. Hercules the dog loved people and was always smiling. He was a happy dog and that is how his likeness will be depicted in bronze. The clay model on the photo is showing a rough "blocked-out" design, Hercules's pose and feel of the future statue. This dog was very much loved and I will reflect it in my statue, through his regal and relaxed pose. And a smile.
For more examples of my custom bronze dog portraits visit:

Custom Bronze Dog Statues And Portraits by Lena Toritch

New Memorial Statue to Celebrate Life, Love and Nature

I know, I know.. I have not updated my blog for quite while...There is a very good reason for that.I have been busy for the past six months creating a very special statue. Beautiful Kelly will be greeting visitors to the new Whitewater park in Cascade, Idaho. Please follow the link to see the full story as it was aired on June 2, 2010 on KSL TV Channel 5 in Salt Lake City:

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=11017515


The clay model is now finished and will be cast in bronze.The bronze statue will be unveiled in August 2010. Stay tuned!

Egyptian statue replica

This is what I love the most about creating custom statues...You never know what they will ask you to sculpt next. My latest project is a replica of the rare Egyptian statuette of Seshat-goddess of wisdom, knowledge and writing. My client provided a photo of the original piece, which is in Louvre, as the only reference. I always loved Egyptian art so this project has been a joy to do
Besides, I still remember a thing or two from my college years of studying history of art. That helped me research missing details. The sculpture is about 11"tall.