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Collecting Monsters => Masks and Busts => Topic started by: MonsterArt on February 05, 2008, 08:00:08 PM

Title: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: MonsterArt on February 05, 2008, 08:00:08 PM
I think the artist's name is Thomas Beckstrom. This was on exhibit in a North Hollywood Gallery show recently. I believe it is 1:1 scale, but could be larger. But it is spectacular. David J. Schow took this photo. If I can find the others, I'll post them as well. It is spectacular!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/sketchyfrank/BeckstromFrank.jpg)

Frank
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: gracebuster on February 05, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
It is perfection. The artist is Dennis Beckstrom. The guy who recently brought you the perfect Halloween mask(not the Horror Santum mask- the one that came before)
Anyway, he is a protege of Henry Alvarez.
On top of that, he's a wonderful guy.
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: Dr.Terror on February 05, 2008, 09:35:13 PM
Wow, such emotion!! i hope they do more than just Bronze. I'd love to see him painted up.
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: misterhorror on February 05, 2008, 10:18:18 PM
Do you no if this guy is a professional or just an average guy? Its fantastic work!
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: fmofmpls on February 05, 2008, 10:25:14 PM
That is astounding! Thanks for sharing the pic Frank!
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: Toy Ranch on February 05, 2008, 10:33:49 PM
Yes, Dennis Beckstrom is a professional.  His stuff is in high demand and is high priced, but top of the line stuff.
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: michblk on February 05, 2008, 10:39:35 PM
His work is amazing! Thanks for sharing that Frank!  Is David Schow a member here?

BK
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: MonsterArt on February 05, 2008, 11:07:18 PM
First, thanks Danny, for correcting me on this talented guy's first name!

I do have other angles, so as I said I'll try to post them soon.

No Brian, message boards make David Schow uncomfortable! But he occasionally passes on info or photos (like this one) for me to post.

Frank
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: roheimiana on February 06, 2008, 08:05:21 AM
Here are some more of Beckstrom's bronzes:

(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii98/roheimiana/3set.jpg)

You can find these and other examples of his work at Henry Alvarez's site: http://www.alvarezwaxmodels.com/alv%20frameset.htm (http://www.alvarezwaxmodels.com/alv%20frameset.htm)

For some reason, I don't seem to be able to link you to specific pages at this site so you're going to have to take a bit of a tour to find Dennis' sculpts. It is, however, a tour eminently worth taking. Check, in particular, the Galleries for "Bronze Art".
Title: Re: Awesome Karloff Frankenstein Bronze
Post by: poseablemonster on February 06, 2008, 06:09:02 PM
Wow, such amazing talent.