What material(s) do you use in your sculptures?
“I have used various materials but mostly bronze has been my main focus.”

 

Danielle’s Discovery (close up)

Gallery & Foundry with Danielle’s Discovery

One Trick Pony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is your primary forming method?
“Lost Wax Casting”

What is your favorite surface treatment?
“Semi-polished surface for a more contemporary look.”

Moment of Reflection Peacock

Warriors

Desert Bloom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 What are your favorite Tools?
“Too hard to pick just one.  It depends on what part of the process.”

Describe your studio environment.
“It is a combination sculpture gallery, artist studio, inside foundry work are and outside area for casting and finishing.”

Angel in the Garden

Red Bird

Floyd Tillman

Floyd Tillman Install

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How/Where do you market and sell your artwork?
“Mostly in my own gallery and my website.  I also show my work at exhibits that are purchased.”

The Blessing

The Blessing (close up)

Jazz Band

Saint Thomas More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What sparks your creativity? What drives you to create?
“Seeing great work, something new and different.”

Humble Servant

Warrior Spirit

Wind Dancer

Passing of the Colors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you come to sculpture from a different career? Tell us about your journey to becoming a sculptor.
“In 1970, we moved to Austin to take a position as Art Director for Art Carved (a class ring company).  While designing class rings, I worked on sculpture in the evenings. On the weekends, I was going all over the country doing art shows.  This opened up a way to transition into full time sculpture.”

Matching Pair

Dan Pogue and Dominic Sculpting

Christ in the Garden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How have you have taken your experience as a well-established maker in the field and passed that knowledge along to other artists?
“I have passed along techniques that I have learned from other sculptors as well as some I have developed over the years on my own.”

What’s the best advice you’ve been given by a fellow maker, mentor, or teacher?
“Follow your dreams and enjoy the process.”

Hutto Hippo Male Open Mouth

Hutto Hippo Female

Pouring Bronze Hippos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TSOS Member Profile:  Dan Pogue

Website URL:  www.danpoguesculpture.com

Bio:

For over sixty years Dan Pogue has been an award-winning bronze sculptor. He studied under international sculptor, Keating Donohoe, in Oklahoma City for two years. He sculpts in clay at his studio, seven miles east of Marble Falls, Texas. The sculptures appear to have great movement and expression. His designs continue to intrigue and delight the viewers. From 1970, he has operated his own art bronze foundry. He also has a gallery where his sculpture is displayed. Dan gives tours of the gallery and foundry for all who are interested in sculpting and the casting process.

Master Sculptor, Pogue also has fifty plus years experience in all aspects of designing, molding, casting and creating bronze sculpture and just the right patina for each sculpture. Dan’s public art is exhibited worldwide. Many of his life size and monumental sculptures have been placed at churches, libraries, universities, memorial parks, and other public and private locations. His work includes commissions of religious sacred art and other figures, and portraits of well-known people for memorials. Pogue founded the successful “Sculpture on Main” public art exhibition in Marble Falls, TX in 2007.