3D Clover statue

 3D Clover

This is my latest sculpture, a 3-D clover sculpted in cement. The process is rather difficult as your working with a semisolid. Cement is poured into a general shaped mold where it cures for a period of time. The trick is not to let it cure too long, where it would be too hard to work with or too short a time and it would fall apart when it was taken out of mold. Once it is out of the mold it can be sculpted into various shapes. Although there are limitations in working with semi-cured cement as too thin and the sculpture would be too brittle or fall apart. Once the sculpture is finished it must be placed in a bath of water for several days. The myth that cement needs to dry is wrong. It is actually the opposite in that cement needs to absorb water and the more water it absorbs the harder and stronger the cement becomes.

Photo Gallery

Photo gallery

 Dale also has other artwork available through his website www.nevadacrafter.com here you will find links to stores on Zazzle.com and other websites where he sells artwork on various products. His graphic designs are found on many products which are sold worldwide.

Dale Candee profile

Dale Candee .

A lifetime resident of Fallon Nevada began studying art at age 9. Created jewelry and photos which won awards in local competitions while in school. Impressed at a young age by his mentors Leonardo da Vinci and Ansel Adams, Dale has studied for many years to become a multitalented, multi-medium artist. His artwork and graphic media have sold internationally for the past 15 years. He has won lyrics and poetry competitions. He has created life casts and stage props for movie studios and others. He currently owns his own studio Abadu44.com. He has created several websites and currently publishes several blogs. Since 1977 he has studied computer science, digital art and business management at WNC (Western Nevada College).

Studies: lapidary arts – four years.

              ceramics and pottery – two years.

              photography – two years.

              digital art - 17 years and ongoing.

              English and creative writing - 4 years

              electronics - 2 years

self-taught:  sculpting and life casts - 4 years

                sketching and painting - 3 years

philosophy: I believe I am a soul experiencing what it is to be human. That the creator, creates through me and that my art is a reflection of his inspiration. I believe that in order for an artist to grow, one must be challenged and willing to step outside the box. That one must look beyond what is presented and never take anything at face value.

 Goal: To question the illusion of life and open the eyes of the world for the possibility of infinite potential.