03
Emotion
Joy
Happiness is a transient feeling, dependent on conditions that constantly shift and change. Joy is far deeper and far more constant—joy can exist as a deep undercurrent in any circumstance because joy is a choice, a decision, an act of faith. Richard MacDonald has a rare ability to project the essence of joy in his work, and it is a word that comes to the mind of many when they encounter his work.
2017
Elena III, Red
A Gathering of Graces
2019
2006
Trumpeter, Draped
Red Dress
2001
Juilet III, 2012
Joie de Vivre
1993
Dreams, 2009
2006
Trumpeter
Placeholder
2018
Blind Trust
2012
The Ritual, Column
2014
Yin & Yang, Column
2002
Tango Study II
2010
Romeo & Juliet III, Platinum
2013
Orpheus Ascending
1998
Nureyev
2009
Nightfall
2006
Leap of Faith
1993
Joie de Vivre
2018
Inspiratio
1996
Gymnast
2017
Elena III, Red
2017
Duality
1991
Doves
2016
Carnaval
2015
Aurora SI
2019
A Gathering of Graces
2011
540 Revolution
2014
Guardian
1905
Stephen F. Austin
1984
Christus Rex
2006
Sisters
1999
U.S. Open Monument
1995
The Flair
City Center - Las Vegas
Bellagio - Las Vegas
Dawson Cole Fine Art - Laguna Beach
Dawson Cole Fine Art - Carmel
Home Installations
2006
Dance the Dream
White Gloves
Tambourine Man III
2009
Study of Young Dancer
1996
Pillows
1996
The Flair
Joiner
1982
In the Struggle
Winter Olympics
Troubles in the Sky
Avion
1978
Clown in Animation
My Sisters's New Shoes
Mime in Mime Shadow
Trumpeter
2004
Bettina in Ruffled Dress IV
Bettina
Carroll Whiteface
Back Study of Male Performer
1998
Study for Painting Capri
China Cove Carmel
2003
Jamaican Morn
2008
Caruso Triptych
2016
Dance to Paradiso, Column
Athlete with a Kitten
2000
Study for Nureyev Monument
Reverie
Outdoor Symphony
CNN
Lady in Star Night
Piper
Joie de Vivre
1999
Study for Bettina
Bettina's Ruffled Dress
Standing Female with Kimono
1998
Capri Watercolor
1998
Capri Marina Piccola
1979
Atascadero Point
View from Deck, After the Storm
Carmel Sonoma Landscape
1982
Horizons
1995
Tambourine Man II
1995
Morning Light
1995
Brazilian Dancer
2014
Study for Angelic Crystal
2012
Sisters Waiting
1996
Diana and the Coursing Cheetahs
2002
Whiteface, Blanc Noir
1986
Stephen F. Austin
2000
Momentum
2016
Grand Coda
1996
Flair Across America
2003
Three Graces
2007
Joie de Vivre
2009
Joie de Femme, Draped
2007
Viktor Kee Bust
2015
Sergei Polunin Bust
1996
Cheetah Bust
2010
Pas de Deux Elegance State II
2019
Chroma Column
2016
Dance to Paradiso, Column
2002
Tango Study II
2019
Chroma Column
2015
Aurora SI
2017
Elena III, Red
2004
Civilized Man
2014
Yin & Yang, Column
2017
Duality
03
Emotion
Joy
Happiness is a transient feeling, dependent on conditions that constantly shift and change. Joy is far deeper and far more constant—joy can exist as a deep undercurrent in any circumstance because joy is a choice, a decision, an act of faith. Richard MacDonald has a rare ability to project the essence of joy in his work, and it is a word that comes to the mind of many when they encounter his work.
The Artist's Touch
Richard MacDonald’s method of working by directly observing a living model is becoming increasingly rare amongst artists of our time. Developing the sensitivity and facility to watch a person in motion and capture anatomy, movement, mood, and personality in clay is an extraordinarily complex and demanding task, yet the quality of the work speaks to the vitality, energy, and power made possible by this experience.
Behind the Scenes
Richard Macdonald Studios is committed to...
Making artworks of cultural significance.
Passionately creating works of art
Dramatically enrich people’s lives
Art of cultural and historical significance
About the Artist
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