New Commissions
The Unveiling and Dedication of “Lincoln ~ The Final Summation”
The much anticipated dedication and unveiling of the bronze monument titled: Lincoln ~ The Final Summation took place on Tuesday April 17th, 2018, outside of the Duncan School of Law at Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, Tennessee. The statue had been carefully positioned atop a 7 foot high plinth made of cut stone, on Saturday…
Read MoreLincoln Monument is in Progress
Update on Progress The maquette version of The Final Summation has been completed and cast. The final result is beautiful. The edition size is 50 statues with 15 already sold, leaving 35 still available for purchase. Contact Wayne for ongoing availability. The 110 percent life size bronze is currently being sculpted. The structure has been…
Read MoreEverett, P.A. to Honor Two Brave Men with a Bronze Monument
The Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest and most prestigious military decoration and is awarded to U.S. military service members only. The award is in recognition and gratitude for those who distinguished themselves by acts of valor at the risk of life, above and beyond the call…
Read MoreVietnam War Dogs
Wayne’s most recent commission will serve as part of the Vietnam War Memorial located in Veteran’s Grove, Bedford, P.A. The statue depicts Robert Hartsock with his scout dog, Duke. Hartsock served as a Staff Sergeant in the 44th Infantry Platoon Scout Dog (ISPD), 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. He was killed in action on the…
Read MoreThe Story Behind Lincoln Memorial University and Wayne’s Visit
In 1863, President Lincoln, in conversation with Union General Oliver O. Howard, expressed a desire to do something to help the people of East Tennessee. He wished to give thanks to those persons, whom remained loyal to the Union in Tennessee, despite the state’s greater secession. The end result of that conversation, thanks to the…
Read MoreNew Vietnam War Era Statue, Bedford, P.A.
A new commissioned statue has been unveiled as part of the Vietnam War Monument, located in Veteran’s Grove, at the corner of Penn and Juliana Streets in the city of Bedford, P.A. Veteran’s Grove is the result of the Bedford County’s citizen’s efforts to pay tribute to the men and women of the county…
Read MoreThe Lincoln Statue Title: The Final Summation
When sculptures of persons are created, a great deal of thought goes into the planning process. Those who commission a piece will normally have an idea in mind which will include a time period, a particular event involving the subject or subjects, plus a site location where the statue will be placed. All of these…
Read MoreOn Sculpting the Great Man, Abraham Lincoln
To start at the beginning of this journey, we go back to 2016 when Wayne took a phone call from Gary Wade, the V.P. and Dean of the Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. Wade had recently seen photographs of Wayne’s latest bronze sculpture of Sam Houston and was impressed with his work. The…
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