Artist Charles Strain creates flowing, expressive bronze sculpture. Visit his website to see more of his work.
![Duet](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rsz_rsz_duet_2_2.jpg)
“Duet” Bronze, 51”H x 18″L x 12″W
After much experimenting with different art forms, I finally found my passion. I studied at Culver Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, and also at Studio International in Italy. It was in Italy that I decided upon my medium and pursued my dream of becoming a sculptor.
![Promises](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rsz_promises_2.jpg)
“Promises” Bronze, 8′ x 4′ x 4′
I determined that bronze was the medium for me. If you know me, you would know that my hands are large, sometimes clumsy and lumbering. I am that guy that always knocks his drink over while eating dinner; however, with clay work, my hands are agile and quick, feeling the forms in my mind.
![Seated Figure](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rsz_seated_fig2_2.jpg)
“Seated Figure” Bronze, 20″H x 11″L x 12″W
With clay, however, you still have to be careful – the pieces will break easy if bumped or dropped. I wanted to make pieces that would last, that could be passed down from generation to generation. Bronze is durable, and withstands time.
![Man in Chair](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rsz_man_in_chair_2.jpg)
“Man in Chair” Bronze, 30″H x 24″L x 24″W
The process of lost wax casting of bronze excites me, fascinates me, and exhausts me. The process is long and arduous, but at the end of the process the beauty I see in my thoughts becomes reality.
![Skaters](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rsz_skaters_2.jpg)
“Skaters” Bronze, 17″H x 10″L x 3″W
I draw my imagery from the world of nature and life experience. The fusion of man and nature is a predominate theme in my sculpture.
![Inner Being](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rsz_inner_being_1_2.jpg)
“Inner Being” Bronze, 32″H x 16″L x 4″W
The aesthetic lines of the human figure and the celebration of human emotion are vehicles I use as subject matter in my composition.
![Inner Being](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rsz_inner_being_5_2.jpg)
“Inner Being” Bronze, 96″H x 40″L x 18″W
Happiness, sadness, a moment in time, a familiar experience, a celebration; these are some of the experiences I hope to impart through my work.
![Family Tree](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rsz_family_tree_2.jpg)
“Family Tree” Bronze, 51″H x 12″L x 12″W
I want people to feel these emotions: happiness, love, sadness, excitement, beauty and peace. If the sculpture evokes feelings, I have done my job.
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