'' TO THE STARS''

'' TO THE STARS'' I thought I would share some monument sculpture commissions competitions I have lost. Submitting a bid or proposal for a monumental bronze project does not assure one will win the contract. I know because I have lost more monumental competitions then I have ever won. I always tell myself you can't win unless you enter.This was for the Columbia Shuttle commander Rick Husband who lost his life when the shuttle blew up on reentry. It was for The renamed Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. Originally I won the competition that was judged by the city council but when Mrs Husband viewed the sculpture she nixed it because she did not want the shuttle in the sculpture. The monument was awarded to my friend and fellow sculptor Mark Lundeen. So sometimes even when you win you lose. You just have to keep on keepin on!
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