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Steve Rands Selected for National Sculpture Society’s American Heroes Exhibition in New York
Lawrence, KS — Stone sculptor and metal artist Steve Rands has been selected to exhibit his work Afterburner in the National Sculpture Society’s American Heroes exhibition, hosted at the
What Makes a Corporate Sculpture Actually Reflect a Brand?
A corporate sculpture is not just decoration. If it’s done correctly, it reinforces identity, supports culture, and communicates something intentional about the organization behind it.
How Materials and Fabrication Shape a Custom Metal Sculpture
When people look at a finished sculpture, they usually see the form first. What they don’t see is the series of material decisions and fabrication
Commissioning a Custom Sculpture: How I Help Clients Define the Idea
Most of the people who reach out to me are not coming in with a finished concept. They usually start with something like: I don’t
What to Expect When Hiring a Fabricator for a Large-Scale Public Sculpture
Bringing a large-scale sculpture into the public realm—whether in metal, stone, or a combination of materials—requires more than artistic vision. It takes skilled fabrication, structural
From Navy to the Arts: How Steve Rands Built a Creative Life After Service
Turning military discipline into hands-on artistry in metal and stone After years serving as a Nuclear Machinist’s Mate and a pilot flying H-60 Seahawk helicopters
Veteran Artists Find Their Voice Through the USVAA
A growing creative network helping Veterans thrive in the arts Veterans pursuing careers in the arts face a unique set of challenges. Whether it’s shifting