Skills & Services

✔ Public Art Proposals & Vision Development – Collaborating with city officials, businesses, and organizations to create art concepts that align with site requirements and community engagement goals.

✔ 3D Modeling & Maquettes – Creating scaled physical or digital models to communicate design intent and secure approvals.

✔ Thematic Design & Storytelling – Developing artwork that embodies a theme, whether cultural, historical, environmental, or conceptual.

✔ Concept Rendering & Presentation Graphics – High-quality digital or hand-drawn renderings for proposals, fundraising, and committee approvals.

✔ Integration of Murals, Lighting & Interactive Elements – Enhancing sculptures with paintwork, LED lighting, and interactive components to engage audiences.

✔ 3D Printing (FDM & SLA) – Large-scale and multi-part prints for prototyping, sculpture integration, and custom fabrication.

✔ Digital Sculpting & CAD Modeling – Adobe Medium, Nomad 3D, Shaper 3D for pre-visualization, form exploration, and precision fabrication.

✔ Public Art Concept Renders – 3D and 2D visualizations for proposals.

✔ Vector & Layout Design – Digital files for CNC cutting, laser etching, and signage integration.

✔ Logo & Branding Design – Custom visual identities and sculptural signage for businesses and institutions.

✔ Illustration & Concept Art – Hand-drawn and digital artwork for public art proposals and sculptural designs.

✔ Packaging Design – Structural and graphic packaging solutions for custom projects.

✔ Large-Scale Public Art & Wildlife Sculptures – Specializing in monumental sculptures for cities, museums, aquariums, zoos, and private collections.

✔ Hand-Sculpting in Clay & Foam – Detailed shaping and texturing for lifelike and stylized forms.

✔ Fiberglass Mold-Making & Casting – Creating durable, outdoor-ready sculptures with precision and longevity.

✔ Silicone Mold-Making & Casting – High-detail reproduction for sculptures, allowing for complex forms and fine textures.

✔ Framework Prep & Tack Welding – Structuring sculptures with steel frameworks for internal support and stability, followed by final welds by certified professionals.

✔ Seaming & Finishing Fiberglass Castings – Ensuring seamless construction and final surface refinement before paint and installation.

✔ Durability Planning – Selecting materials and coatings for weather resistance, UV protection, and long-term maintenance.

✔ Clay – Oil-based, water-based, and sculpting clays for detailed modeling.

✔ Fiberglass & Resin – Durable outdoor sculptures, mold-making, and casting.

✔ Silicone – Mold-making and casting for high-detail sculptures and reproductions.

✔ Multiple Types of Foam – Polystyrene carving, expanding foams, and polyurethane foams for large-scale sculpting.

✔ Casting Urethanes & Rubbers – Various hardness levels for mold-making and final casts.

✔ Epoxy & Polyester Resins – For fiberglass reinforcement, sculptural coatings, and waterproofing.

✔ Hard Coats – Weather-resistant and impact-resistant coatings for outdoor installations.

✔ Paints & Finishes – Mural-style painting, realistic texturing, and UV-resistant coatings for long-term protection.

✔ Steel – Internal frameworks, structural support, and metal sculptures.

✔ Budgeting & Cost Estimation – Creating transparent project budgets for large-scale public and private commissions.

✔ Fabrication Timeline Coordination – Ensuring efficient workflow from design to installation.

✔ Large-Scale Sculpture Installation Management – Logistics planning, safety compliance, and on-site assembly.

✔ Collaboration with Municipalities & Committees – Navigating approval processes, engineering requirements, and community engagement.

✔ Transportation & Shipping for Large Sculptures – Organizing transport solutions for oversized artwork.

✔ ADA Compliance & Safety Considerations – Ensuring accessibility and safety in public art installations.

✔ Public Art Presentations & Stakeholder Communication – Leading discussions on public art value, design process, and site integration.

✔ Community Engagement & Outreach – Incorporating public input into project development and execution.

✔ Writing & Maintaining Artist Statements – Crafting compelling narratives for projects and exhibitions.

✔ Website & Portfolio Management – Showcasing work through Tusk Studios and Salt Lake Whale platforms.

✔ Project Documentation & Progress Updates – Providing high-quality photo and video content for social media, press, and future reference.

Item description✔ Illuminated Sculpture Integration – Incorporating LED lighting and projection mapping for dynamic sculptures.

✔ Monumental Sculpture Restoration & Maintenance – Preserving and repairing large-scale public art.

✔ Interactive & Photo-Op Sculpture Design – Creating engaging pieces that encourage interaction and community engagement.

✔ Custom Signage & Sculptural Graphics – Combining graphic design with sculptural elements for functional and artistic signage.