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Hugh Blanding - Artist

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I am a self-taught artist painting since my early teens.   I started to sculpt in the late 1990's after I retired from the computer industry and have found my forte in the 3-dimension.   My gallery of art includes Limited Edition western bronzes and oil paintings that embrace and celebrate America’s western heritage.   As an Arizona transplant, I was intrigued by the history and traditions of the west.   I visited historical sights.   I attended local rodeos, shooting exhibitions, and calf-roping contests.   I read books dealing with the legends of...more
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Valkyries

October 12th, 2013

In honor of the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner, Hugh has just announced the completion of his latest sculpture in clay , VALKYRIES which will be offered at a special pre-cast price from now until the completion of the 2014 Arizona Fine Art EXPO ... 

That Time of Year Again

January 8th, 2011

The outside Christmas lights have been taken down; the wreathes on the garage and front door have been put away; the Christmas tree has been stripped bare and dismantled; the rush of the Holiday Season is over. It's time to sit back and relax a litt... 

From Vision to Armature to Clay

October 1st, 2010

As you stand before a bronze sculpture admiring its beauty, have you ever wondered how the sculpture was created? This posting will walk you through the steps, picture by picture, as the vision of a mermaid and two dolphins is turned into the bronz...