Artsy Fartsy Tuesday 12/13/11-Darwin Dower
Darwin sent me some great information about him and his art. Dower is truly a unique combination of wood sculptor and story teller. With his hands, he brings to life memories of past times, specializing in subjects from the old west…a history in delicate accuracy. His ability to tell a story through incredible detail and sculpting artistry makes his work a collectors dream.Darwin was born and raised in Utah, and spent his youth working on the family farms. This gave him an appreciation of the struggles of the early western pioneers. Although he spent nearly 40 years in retail management as a profession, his true love has always been being involved in some form of art. He minored in art, and by early adulthood, became accomplished in oil painting, Silver
Smithing and jewelry making. These disciplines paved the way for his artistic endeavors in wood sculpting. Today, he is best known for his accuracy in capturing these memories in unbelievable detail. His sculptures tell of adventures captured in time. All are 1 of a kind originals. The detail and finishes are so exact that the viewer often thinks they are seeing real leather or metal. Every piece however, is sculpted entirely in wood, then finished with artists oils. He had received numerous awards, including first place and people’s choice at the Kimball Art Museum in Park City, Utah; “Best of Show” at the Utah State Fair-Fine Arts Division, where he also won “Judges Choice” and “Grand Champion.”Darwin now devotes full time to his artwork at his St. George studio. His work graces the homes of collectors across the west.Of Interest
Exhibits:
Western Arts Rodeo – 2011 Spring & Fall Shows
Spiritual & Religious Art of Utah – 2011
Springville Museum of Art – Springville, Utah
L.D. S. International Art Competition 2006, & 2009
Faces of Utah Sculpture Exhibit 2009
West Valley City, Utah
Dixie Invitational Art Show 2006-2011
St. George, Utah
C.M. Russell Art Show- Great Falls, Montana
Springville Museum of Art– Spring Salon Springville,
Utah
Additional Awards
“Editors Choice Award” – Wood Carving Illustrated
Magazine – Holiday Issue – 2011
“Award of Merit” – Springville Arts Museum 26th Annual
Spiritual and Religious Art Show) – 2011
“1st Place 3-dimensional Art- Dixie Invitational 2010
“1st Place Sculpture Award – St. George Arts Festival 2010
“Sponsors Award” Faces of Utah Sculpture 2009
“Mayors Choice Award” St. George Arts Festival 2006-7
“Best of Show” Rocky Mt. Carvers Cup Park City, Utah
Publications
Featured Artist:
Deseret News Lifestyles-2010
American Woodworker Magazine – 2008/09
Sky West Magazine – 2008
Wood Carving Illustrated Magazine 2007
St. George Magazine 2007
Be sure to visit Darwin’s website www.darwindower.com to see all of his great sculptures.
Thanks for for spotlighting Darwin in today’s Artsy Fartsy:. He is a great person and inspiring to be around. His wife, is an exceptional person also.
Yes she is, very much so.
thank you for sharing Darwin’s amazing sculptures with us.
OMG they are incredible!! They sooooo look like metal!! I am completely amazed!
He “minored” in Art? You have to be kidding! He is more talented than any Art teacher that I have ever known! Glad he is listening to his true “calling”
Simply beautiful work!
You should see his work in person, truly amazing. You would never guess it’s wood. He has more patience than me. LOL
Simply amazing sculptures. What a talent!
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Those sculptures are so awesome!!
Woofs & hugs! <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)