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Are you looking for inspiration? For more information about a cast? The blog contains posts about casts and artists as well as posts about our history, philosophy, and news!

Photo of white plaster cast sculpture bust of Frederick Douglass with beard and in suit coat with toga over one shoulder and a green book stacked atop a red book beside it on dark gray background

"How I Looked in the World": Introducing the Bust of Frederick Douglass

By Kayla Fletcher

To close out Black History Month, we have a special announcement. We have added to our historic collection the bust of human rights advocate Frederick Douglass sculpted...

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Photo of plaster cast of Doryphoros Head with a sketch pad and pencil to the front left side on a black background

New Casts for Drawing!

By Kayla Fletcher

Today we are adding eight new pieces, and they're all perfect for drawing! Below you'll see our new selection of busts and masks! We're always looking...

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photo of gold, white, and purple presents on a wood table

Gift cards have arrived!

By Lisa Benson

We may not be your usual stocking stuffer, but this December isn’t your usual holiday season. We now offer gift cards in denominations from $25...

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Photo of plaster cast sculpture of flayed male torso and a sculpting tool on a gray surface in front of a black background

Male, Anatomical Cast Giveaway!

By Kayla Fletcher

It’s not November, but Movember! We were looking around the gallery recently and noticed that we have many mustaches! Can you guess which sculpture is...

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photo with black background of plaster cast of the male face of Saint Andrew with long beard

Old Man with Beard Cast Giveaway!

By Kayla Fletcher

Boo! Can you identify these masks? In the spirit of the festivities of the season, we are doing a contest all week until Halloween! Every...

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Photo of a top down view of a person's head over a white desk with paints and the eye, ear, nose, and mouth of Michelangelo's David

Our Facebook Group and other resources!

By Lisa Benson

Heya! We have a few different resources to share with you today! First, we have been connecting more with all of you on Instagram recently, and...

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photo of white plaster cast sculpture of horse ecorche on gray background

Happy Birthday, Isidore Bonheur!

By Kayla Fletcher

Isidore was born on this day 193 years ago. He is recognized as one of the greatest animaliers in France during the 19th century...

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Photo of paintbrushes and plaster cast of foot in art studio

Setting up your Home Art Studio

By Robert Shure

First of all, we hope everyone is staying well and safe and finding ways to be inspired and find joy in these trying times. Many people...

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Photo of two plaster cast sculpture reliefs side by side showing a satyr, panther, satyr, and bacchante, on a black background

Moving Forward: The Bacchic Procession Relief Sculpture

By Kayla Fletcher

I recently did some research on our two reliefs pictured below, and it proved to be an exciting journey! I read articles, scoured museum websites,...

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