Orange County - Figurative Sculptures

In his work entitled Allongé – to elongate or stretch - Richard MacDonald has sculpted the powerful lines of the male dancer, accentuating the graceful form of his body. Working with...

Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Duality, Atelier, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of Yin and Yang II, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from...

"Elena, Atelier, Platinum" captures the timeless elegance of the ballerina through Richard MacDonald’s masterful eye for form, emotion, and movement. In this special edition, the coo...

Cloaked in mystery, the female form of Nightfall intrigues us. Concealed is a beautiful face, but like nightfall itself, all is not revealed. The globes in each hand suggest the arri...

Some works of art are exploratory; they ask questions, but offer no answers. Some are the distillation of a lifetime of experience, and the answers they give cannot easily be transla...

"Piper Draped, Atelier" captures a moment of lyrical expression, where movement and stillness converge in a harmonious balance. The figure's poised stance and flowing drapery evoke a...

"Dance the Dream, Atelier" is a radiant celebration of movement, passion, and the transformative power of dance. In this evocative bronze sculpture, Richard MacDonald captures a danc...

The "Anatomy of a Golfer l, IV and V, Atelier" is the first in Richard MacDonald's series of golfers that were inspired by the creation of his heroic sculpture, MOMENTUM, which marke...

"Blind Faith, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald depicts a blindfolded male performer balancing on pointe atop the sharp corner of a cube. Bent forward in a deep arch, his arms reach behi...

Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Sol...

Conceived early in Richard MacDonald’s career, “The Flutist” was the catalyst for MacDonald’s first sculptural suite, the Joie de Vivre suite. This suite embodies Richard MacDonald’s...

The essence of dance is captured in a single, soaring moment in "Flight in Attitude, Red, Atelier". Richard MacDonald freezes time as the performer arches upward in a sweeping attitu...

Created by artist Richard MacDonald for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Flair Across America celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the idealization of the human form. Whil...

Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Sol...

"Flight in Attitude, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald captures a dancer mid-ascent, suspended in a moment of pure elevation and grace. The figure’s outstretched limbs and lifted gaze ...

Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites, and his mastery allows him to sculpt both delicate, archetypal femininity and bold, athletic masculinity. In Origins, he u...

"Diana, Earth and Moon, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald presents a powerful interpretation of the Roman goddess Diana—divine huntress, lunar deity, and protector of the natural world. ...

The Trumpeter represents the very embodiment of joy. With a thousand nuances of form, from her outstretched fingers to the carefree tilt of her head, she conveys a sense of youth and...

The Anatomy of a Golfer IIl, Atelier is the third in Richard MacDonald's series of golfers that were inspired by the creation of his heroic sculpture, MOMENTUM, which marked the 100t...

“O-Flier” is one of the more dynamic works to spring from the inspiration Richard MacDonald has found in the creative choreography and the artistic physicality of the extraordinary p...

In "Dance to Paradiso, Atelier," Richard MacDonald masterfully selects an exceptional moment of observation as two figures dance with utter trust and harmony. Her foot one with his,...

The dancing form of Viktor Kee, composed within a tight baroque spiral, powerfully suggests the force of energy that propels this performer across the stage. Like a dancing flame, el...

Considered one of Richard MacDonald’s greatest achievements, Nureyev reflects the artist’s deep sensitivity to the emotional and physical experience of the dancer. Capturing a moment...

After devoting more than twenty years to the perfection of the human form in bronze, Richard MacDonald focused on a series of sculptures based on his work with dancers from the Royal...

Inspired by the Roman goddess of the Dawn, Aurora embodies renewal, hope, and the first light of a new day. Suspended between earth and sky, the figure appears to levitate effortless...

Created by artist Richard MacDonald for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Flair Across America celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the idealization of the human form. Wh...

"Study for The Rose, Atelier" offers an intimate glimpse into Richard MacDonald’s creative process, capturing the dancer in a moment of quiet introspection. Sculpted in her leotard, ...

Reflecting MacDonald’s lifelong creative exploration of the nature of human reality, La Fuite du Temps, Atelier reveals a powerful statement about the passage of time as it is measur...

Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites and he has the range to be able to create both sculptures of delicate, archetypal femininity and powerful, athletic masculini...

“Elena", poised mid-air, elevated by an elegant cascade of drapery, becomes the embodiment of freedom, grace, and hope. Soaring and ethereal, the Cirque du Soleil performer sculpted ...

Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites, and his mastery allows him to sculpt both delicate, archetypal femininity and bold, athletic masculinity. In Origins, he u...

As with Richard MacDonald’s Cirque series, "Transcendance, Atelier, Red" by Richard MacDonald captures a moment of dynamic suspension—an ultimate expression of will, strength, and de...

Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites and he has the range to be able to create both sculptures of delicate, archetypal femininity and powerful, athletic masculini...

As with Richard MacDonald’s Cirque series, "Transcendance, Atelier, Platinum" reveals layers of metaphor and meaning that challenge and intrigue. This platinum patina sculpture captu...

“A silent medium within a silent medium.” These are the words contemporary master Richard MacDonald uses in describing his world renowned Mime Series. MacDonald’s trademark skill at ...

"Joie de Femme, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald celebrates the strength and beauty of the feminine spirit through the expressive forms of two dancers in motion. With arms extended and ...

Cloaked in mystery, the female form of “Nightfall” intrigues us. Concealed is a beautiful face, but like nightfall itself, all is not revealed. The globes in each hand suggest the ar...

"Leap of Faith, Atelier" captures the dynamic spirit of Viktor Kee, the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil performer, in a moment of pure elevation and fearless expression. Composed wit...

Richard MacDonald’s Yin & Yang reflects a timeless truth shared across all cultures: opposites exist in harmony and define one another. Light and dark, male and female—when seen ...

Cloaked in mystery, the female form of “Nightfall” intrigues us. Concealed is a beautiful face, but like nightfall itself, all is not revealed. The globes in each hand suggest the ...

"Red Dress, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald captures a moment of quiet intensity and grace, as the female figure stands enveloped in the fluid motion of her dress. Cast in bronze with ...

“Courage is a kind of salvation.” —Plato. Nothing worthwhile springs from fear: fear is the serpent in the garden, the hole in the boat, the flaw in the plan—it can steer us from danger, but ungoverned by courage it is just as likely to steer us toward a bad outcome. We all have the capacity to be brave, and it is by finding our courage that everything we value comes into being—there can be no love without courage, no kindness without courage, no creativity without courage. As we all face this crisis of unusual scope, we are all living as the figures in Richard MacDonald’s “Blind Faith...

Created by artist Richard MacDonald for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Flair Across America celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the idealization of the human form. Wh...

"Penché Monet, Red, Atelier" is a compelling study of classical ballet, capturing the dancer in the challenging penché pose—a movement that demands both strength and elegance. Richar...

Diana, goddess of the hunt, has served as a wellspring of inspiration for artists over centuries. However, MacDonald's interpretation truly encapsulates Diana's enduring power and be...

The Anatomy of a Golfer V, Atelier is the fifth in Richard MacDonald's series of golfers that were inspired by the creation of his heroic sculpture, MOMENTUM, which marked the 100th ...

"Duality, Atelier, Platinum" is derived from a major work by Richard MacDonald and explores a timeless artistic principle—the paradox that opposites coexist in harmony and define one...

"Jacques Atelier" by Richard MacDonald captures the expressive essence of the mime—a timeless symbol of vulnerability, artistry, and silent storytelling. Cast in bronze, the figure i...

“A silent medium within a silent medium.” These are the words contemporary master Richard MacDonald uses in describing his world renowned Mime Series. MacDonald’s trademark skill at ...

The Rose, Atelier draws on the artist's highly developed sensitivity for the experience of the dancer and displays all the quiet beauty of a private moment of reflection. A study of ...

While exploring the Louvre, the Vatican, and other iconic institutions, Richard MacDonald became captivated by the broken remnants of classical sculpture. He found beauty not only ...

In “Blind Courage, Atelier" we witness Richard MacDonald’s vision come full-circle. The feminine counterpart to “Blind Faith”, “Blind Courage, Atelier" embodies the call to live life...

The Trumpeter represents the very embodiment of joy. With a thousand nuances of form, from her outstretched fingers to the carefree tilt of her head, she conveys a sense of youth and...

Drawn from the performances of Stephan Choinier and his partner, Kristi Phillips, “Zumanity - Modern Dance V, Icarus Moon” takes the awe-inspiring moves ...

In "Coursing Cheetahs, Atelier," MacDonald creates a unique composition with tremendous movement: the long strides of the cheetahs are powerfully executed and charged with energy as ...

Katherine Bust Atelier, Terracotta draws on Richard MacDonald's unique sensitivity to the experience of the dancer. Based on a classical study for the masterwork Dance the Dream, thi...

Intrigued by the stature and carriage of a particular figure, MacDonald pursued Angelic Crystal, the study of a ballerina in the studio. Inspired by a continuing appreciation of danc...

Diana, goddess of the hunt, has long inspired artists, but Richard MacDonald’s interpretation in "Diana and the Coursing Cheetahs, Atelier" captures her essence with unmatched power ...

The Anatomy of a Golfer l-V, Atelier is the first in Richard MacDonald's series of golfers that were inspired by the creation of his heroic sculpture, MOMENTUM, which marked the 100t...

A richly flowing cape drapes his shoulders, as he crouches low, eyes looking upward, “Jacques” raises his hands to test the confining walls of his imaginary box. “Jacques” reminds us...