For several years now, I have been experimenting with using Cast Bronze as a medium for in my designs which has been something I have always wanted to do.

As with the Sunroom and its African Mahogany, I have been able to explore, and develop, a number of techniques. The introduction of Cast Bronze into my works has improved my designs tremendously, and created some new, and inspired, artwork.

Click here to view a slideshow of selected Cast Bronze work by James P Bender.

Herring Spawn Along Coast Moon, in Cast Bronze:

I have made several new models to be molded, and Cast, in Bronze. In addition, I have used some of my older work which has given a new life to earlier artwork. All in all, I am very pleased with the results.

Spirit Icon, Raven Model:

This new work has led me down a new "artstream"; I feel as if I am flowing down a river, or stream, of creativity that is leading me to places I could never have envisioned when I began my journey.

Through this new artwork I am discovering new inspiration within, and without, as I flow along Creation's River and I invite you to join me in exploring this new, exciting, "artstream".

These new bronze designs, I call them Spirit Icons, are from all my favorite creatures, real and imagined.

I started using simple rocks found on river banks and ocean beaches for the artstream design series. I liked the somewhat rough, natural surfaces that enhanced my designs. Once I developed the designs to my satisfaction in the natural rock, I then changed to the bronze medium.

Open Top Box, in Cast Bronze:

I have made a number of new models to be molded and Cast in Bronze, as well as using some of my older designs which has breathed a new life to some earlier artwork.