When Geoffrey was a small boy, his grandfather taught him how to carve wooden ducks. After a successful career as a decoy carver, Smith began casting bronze from clay in 1984. For a detailed biography of Geoffrey Smith, please click here to visit About the Artist page.

Yes! Geoffrey has many private and public pieces that are scattered around the world. Most notably is the "Rising Above" Lotus given to Pope Francis at the Vatican, in May of 2017, by President Donald J. Trump.

Yes, you can visit us at our Gallery in historic, downtown Stuart or visit our 7,000 sq. ft. Artist Studio where Geoffrey creates his artwork. Click here for hours and directions.

We love sharing the experience of Geoffrey's art! Please contact us at info@geoffreysmith.com or call +1-772-283-8336 to set up a tour.

Yes, bronze sculptures with a natural style patina (non-pigmented) are a great choice for outdoor artwork. With time, they develop a naturally rich patina of their own. Cleaning and care are recommended to keep them looking spectacular. Click here to see many public art pieces that are located outdoors.

How Often: We recommend that you wax your indoor bronze one to two times per year or when it appears dull. Outdoor bronze, we recommend two to four times a year depending on the climate. Application Process: ° Wipe the surface area with a clean non-abrasive cotton cloth. ° Place a thin coat of wax on the area. We recommend Renaissance Wax or Trewax Brand Carnauba Clear Paste Wax. ° After 15-20 minutes buff the sculpture with a clean cotton cloth.

Copper is a primary ingredient in bronze sculpture. When copper is allowed to come into contact with water and air, over time the oxygen and copper react to form a coating called a patina or verdigris.

Keep the sculpture clean by dusting it with a soft cotton cloth, soft toothbrush, or the soft brush attachment from a vacuum. Be very careful not to scratch the metal. You can hand polish (carefully rub the surface with a soft dry cloth) to bring back the luster. Wax as needed. Keep in mind not to wax a sculpture if it has a ceramic coating.

We recommend cleaning your outdoor bronze or stainless steel sculpture with a mixture of water and dish soap using a soft cloth, wipe with a cotton towel to remove debris. Rinse well making sure not to allow the soap to dry. Avoid washing on very hot days or in very bright sunlight (can cause the soap to dry). Be careful to avoid scratching the sculpture. Wax as needed. Do not use wax over a ceramic coating.

Yes, we love to host events! Please contact us at info@geoffreysmith.com.

Geoffrey's sculptures often start with an experience in nature which lead into inspirations for his work. Once he finds inspiration the sculptures start coming to life from photography and sketches to the armature, clay, molds and finally the bronze. A great example of the process is the "Rising Above" Lotus commissioned by President Donald Trump to give Pope Francis during his trip to the Vatican. Click here to see the process.

The lost wax casting, also called investment casting, is said to date back to the 3rd millennium BC. The process is slow and tedious with many steps, but is arguably the best method to obtain high-quality sculptures. In fine art, the metal of the sculpture is thin and delicate and picks up every detail of the original work of art. First, the artist sculpts an original out of clay or wax. Next, a rubber mold is made around that original and a hard plaster "mother mold" is formed around the rubber mold to keep it from sagging or changing shape. The mold is opened like a clamshell, into which hot liquid wax is poured inside. At this point, the wax is now an exact copy of the original sculpture. (Think hollow chocolate bunny!) Each wax is "chased", meaning a warm metal iron is used to melt out any seam lines and the wax is "dressed" or cleaned up to remove any bubbles or imperfections caused by the process so far. Next, small wax pipes called "sprues" are added around the wax sculpture to act as a channel allowing the liquid metal to flow into the bottom of the hollow mold and air to flow out of the top. At this point, the sprued wax is dipped into a liquid slurry (similar to the texture of glue), then silica sand is sifted over to form a shell that is left to dry. This creates the actual ceramic shell. The dip, sand, and dry processes are repeated until the shell is the desired thickness; it has to be thick enough to hold the liquid bronze. Now, the mold is placed open side down inside a burnout oven to melt out the wax and change the shell into a glass-like empty vessel. This is why it is called "lost wax". The mold is removed from the oven hot and placed on a rack open side up, molten hot bronze is poured into the shell. Once it is cool, the mold is broken away using a mallet and sandblasting so the bronze sculpture is revealed. Then the extra metal from the vents is removed by un-welding. The metal is "chased" to remove any unintentional marks. All the outside pieces of the sculpture are welded together over a metal skeleton; making the final statue an exact of the original clay model. The final step uses heat as a catalyst, the artist applies specific chemicals to the outside of the metal to create a desired color or pattern, called the patina.

Bronze is a metal alloy primarily consisting of copper, mixed with about 12% tin and zinc, and sometimes silicone is added.

Patina is a Greek word meaning color. In the case of a sculpture, the artist applies select chemicals and pigments onto the surface of the bronze, using heat as a catalyst. The bronze will combine to develop a patina coating.

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He sculpted it in 2003. Click Here to learn more and see a video on this famous bronze monument.

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Each work of art is different, we try to accurately show size and color they may be slightly different in person. If you are trying to fit or color match, please contact us and we will help!

Copyright Protection When an artist creates a painting, the artist owns both the copyright in the artwork, and the physical artwork. Ownership of the copyright is an intellectual property right. Ownership of the physical artwork is a personal property right. A sale of the physical artwork does not transfer the copyrights in the photo, painting, sculpture, or other artwork created by Geoffrey Smtih. If you wish to publish an image or photograph of Geoffrey's artwork you must obtain his written permission. For example, You take a photo of The Stuart Sailfish Sculpture located in Downtown Stuart and want to put it into your magazine, advertisement, or other publication. You must email Info@geoffreysmith.com to explain your request and receive permission. We have one exception: if you are visiting the Studio, Gallery, or other location and want to take a photo with Geoffrey's Art to post to social, you must Tag Geoffrey Smith © Geoffrey C. Smith Galleries, Inc. Artist reserves all copyrights