Sculpture by
Michael Alfano

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mail@michaelalfano.com
(508) 435-4613
11 School St., Hopkinton, MA 01748

Following traditional methods, Michael sculpts in clay and brings a portrait to life. The finished work is beautifully rendered in bronze, capturing not only the likeness, but also the presence of the individual.

Recognized for these qualities, Michael's portraits have been accepted into many juried shows, earning numerous awards. He has completed sculpture commissions for esteemed leaders in business, sports, government, and the community in many countries, as well as portraits of loved ones for family members.

You view or purchase portraits Michael has created. Or you can commission Michael to create a portrait of someone you want to honor in your family or organization, with prices from $4,000.

Senator Ted Kennedy, Bronze

Portrait Sculpture
by
Michael Alfano

Kim, Bas Relief
Cold Cast Copper
10"x12"x1"

Wyatt, Hydrostone

Multiple castings of the sculpture can be made, even in different materials, such as hydrostone shown here.

O. P. Jindal, Bronze

Shri. O. P. Jindal built the Jindal Group conglomerate, was a member of Parliament in India, and founded the Jindal Charitable Trust.

John Jackson & Lew Gosmon
Life Size, Bronze
For DKE at MIT
Cambridge, MA

President Barack Obama, Hydrostone
Zion Union Heritage Museum, Hyannis, MA

Inspired by Barack Obama, Michael created this portrait bust to commemorate the historic inauguration in 2009.

Anwar Sadat, Cold Cast Copper
Peace Studies Institute, Maryland

Commissioned by Camelia Sadat, daughter of the late Egyptian leader, the sculpture was created based on photos and her memories.

Lt. William Maxwell, Bronze

This sculpture was commissioned to honor the heroic actions of Lt. William C. Maxwell, for whom Maxwell Air Force Base was named.

Full Length Portrait Sculpture by Michael Alfano - Monuments to Miniatures

Michael has created full length portraits of public figures as monuments. From the full length sculpture, he can create and cast a portrait bust. He has also sculpted miniature size figures as limited edition collectibles.

• George V. Brown, at the starting line of the Boston Marathon
• Brianna "Breezy" Titcomb, at the Cold Spring Harbor Soccer Club in Huntington, NY
• Daniel Weadock, at The International
• Mother Clelia Merloni, at the Provincial House
• Walt Whitman, at the East Meadow Libray
• "Mean" Joe Greene, Pittsburgh Steeler and Superbowl champion

Mother Clelia Merloni
Full length portrait

Joe Greene,
Polyresin, 9"x6"x6"

Harold Connolly
Clay Maquette, 1/4 Life Size

Bill, Clay, Before Casting

About the Process

Michael typically requires three to five sittings to complete a portrait, although it can be done from good-quality photographs if necessary. Sittings are at his studio, or at the subject's home or office.

At the first session, Michael takes photographs and measurements of the subject's head and face to ensure the accuracy of the life-size portrait. During the three to four hours at each sitting, Michael will get to know the subject, which helps him incorporate their personality into the portrait. Between sessions, Michael works on the sculpture in his studio.

When the subject and Michael are satisfied with the clay sculpture, it is ready for casting. The original casting material is typically bronze, with a choice of patinas. Cold cast copper can also be used for a primary casting. The entire process usually takes three to six months, but if necessary, shorter timeframes are negotiable.

Arnie Snider III, Bronze
Unveiling at the Met

Snider received this surprise gift at his retirement gala in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from Deerfield Management, the hedge fund group he founded.

Freeman John
Bronze High Bas Relief

Scale - Choose a scale from miniature to monumental. Common scales are: a small figure under a foot, half life size, life size, 120% life size, twice life size, and larger.

Size and Style - Select: head only, head and shoulders, head and chest, or full figure. You can choose a bas relief (like Freeman John, at left) or a sculpture in the round (like Paulina, at right).

Material - The final sculpture is cast in bronze or cold cast copper and you can specify the coloration.

Composition - You can include a background or prop, such as a bench or chair.

Pricing - Depends on the size, style, and material selected, as well as the current price of materials. For example, a typical life-size adult head and neck in bronze is $9,000; a typical full length, life-size adult in bronze is $45,000. Duplicates can be made at a reduced price in bronze or cold cast copper. An exact quote will be provided based on the details of your commission.

Paulina
Bronze Portrait in the Round

Sculpture by
Michael Alfano

Locations for
Viewing

Inquire About
Portraits

mail@michaelalfano.com
(508) 435-4613
11 School St., Hopkinton, MA 01748