About
Artistic Statement
I truly believe that art is a part of me, of the way I look at the world. Without a doubt, sculpture is my medium. When I pick up a piece of clay I feel a deep, direct connection. My challenge is to successfully combine technical accuracy, a strong message, and a powerful design into my sculptures...[read more]
Biography
Born in California in 1971, Jeff Gottfried developed an early interest in art and nature. A school teacher by trade, graduating from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, with a Master's degree in education, Gottfried gave it up to follow his dream to be an artist... [read more]
Art Shows
- Edwards Fine Art & Sculpture Festival, Edwards, Colorado, July, 2007
- Phippen show and sale, Prescott, Arizona, May, 2007
- Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, Colorado, 2004, 2006
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Awards
- 1st Place Sculpture, Bosque Conservatory Art Classic, Clifton, TX, Sept. 15th, 2007
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Commisions
- Good Shepherd Catholic Community Church, Colleyville, Texas
- Huguley Memorial Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
- Central Texas Medical Center, San Marcos, Texas
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Sculpture Instructor
- Burleson, TX
Adult Sculpture Class
Tuesday Evenings, 6p-9p, October 2005 - Present
Call 817.296.0370 or 817.558.7122 for more information. - Museum of Western Art, Kerrville, TX, Summer 2005
- "God, The Master Sculptor", Cleburne, TX, Spring 2005
Children's sculpting workshop with a Christian theme.