Genre

Busts

A great tradition amongst Classical cultures, the bust is a way of celebrating the individuality of a subject by focusing on the distinctive set of the head and the character expressed by the facial features. Richard MacDonald has created busts of great dancers, known and unknown, and figures from all walks of life, men and women, young and old, and in the form of the bust we see his keen appreciation for the unique qualities of his subjects.

Carlos Acosta Bust 2011

Latim Bust 1995

Cheetah Bust 1996

Sergei Polunin Bust 2015

Steven McRae Bust 2010

Genre

Busts

A great tradition amongst Classical cultures, the bust is a way of celebrating the individuality of a subject by focusing on the distinctive set of the head and the character expressed by the facial features. Richard MacDonald has created busts of great dancers, known and unknown, and figures from all walks of life, men and women, young and old, and in the form of the bust we see his keen appreciation for the unique qualities of his subjects.

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...

Art of cultural and historical
 significance
Making artworks
 of cultural significance.
Passionately creating
 works of art
Dramatically enrich
 people’s lives