Stretch, wire drawing
Nautilus, Monumental, 3D rendering
Sprite, wire drawing
Griffon, original in-progress
Extraction, wire drawing
Griffon, 3D scan, rendered for milling
Griffon skeleton, fig 1
Griffon Head, enlarged foam prototype
Griffon, enlarged, tail assembly
TITANIC commission, workbench
Acrobat, in-progress/foundry
Acrobat, polishing, pre-patina
Acrobat, patina
Acrobat halves, bronze chasing
Acrobat, bronze chasing
Acrobat, Monumental @ foundry
Puck & Play, wire drawings
Raptor Rising, assembly
Nautilus by Dave Stevenson, Architect's Rendering
Behind the scenes @ StudioDave
The making of Stevenson’s monumental bronze Acrobat
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How does the enlargement process work?
The first step is to scan my original sculpture to create a 3D computer model. A 3D printer or CNC milling machine uses the data from the model to generate a foam or resin prototype at the desired scale. From there, the process is the same as the traditional approach: mold the pieces, cast in wax, cast in metal, weld…
Can I commission something new? How does it work? I welcome commission challenges. While there is no “right” way to approach a particular project, common starting considerations include site location (inside? outside?), scale (monumental? pedestal?), and budget. Commissions are often collaborative, and so your ideas are welcome. Call or write to discuss.
<NAUTILUS rendering for 8’ enlargement
Can any of your sculptures be enlarged? Yes. Thanks to technology, my work can be realized at any scale. >Share your ideas & let’s see…