Richard MacDonald

You have to make thousands and thousands of drawings before an illustration is perfected. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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At any one time, I'll have 30 to 40 pieces going on in the studio, so this is not economically driven at all. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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I can actually feel the interior body of a dancer. I have the ability to capture a split second... I want you to be hit with whatever the essence is of this sculpture. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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I cannot tell you how many people, powerful people, come to my studio and they are in tears they are so moved by what they see. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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I create for artistic intent only and do everything from life. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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I don't do commissions and I like the freedom to create what my heart or mind tells me to. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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I was tired of illustration. You'd work so hard on a commission and it would go in to a magazine, and you'd turn the page and it was gone. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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I'm always looking for the next challenge. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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My goal is to make fine art, and fine art comes from the soul. If you have virtuosity and facility, you can take and create something of significance. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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Sculpture will last a lot longer than painting. ↗

— Richard MacDonald

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