Fine Bronze Sculpture by Felix Velez Bronze Sculptor - Creativity Without Limits

Felix Velez was born on the island of Puerto Rico. When he was 16 years old, he began creating wire sculptures and selling them on the beaches to American tourists. At the age of 20 he moved to the United States. Today, this self-taught artist is internationally known for his life-size bronzes. His sculptures can be found in public buildings, hotels and private collections around the world.

Learning from experience, Velez had no formal training in art, just a drive, a love of his faith, and a sense of adventure. At age 20, he moved to the U.S. and began sculpting professionally, full-time. "For me, sculpting is an outlet to be creative without limits. It is also a way to convey a message about life and nature. I am very interested in serving God through the sculptures that I make."

Felix specializes in customized pieces for buildings and homes. He draws his ideas and creativity from nature, which he calls his greatest inspiration. Wildlife and the human figure are his favorite subjects. "God has created the human body and it is very interesting with its muscles and movements. The main thing is to capture the moment and make it life like." He says he chose sculpture over other art forms because of the three dimensional effect. "It's more life like," he states. "Some people will pet a wildlife sculpture as if it were alive."

Although Felix works in many materials, such as wood, wire and modeling clay, his favorite is bronze. In fact, he is one of the few sculptors who once owned his own bronze foundry. As the demand for his work increased, he found it necessary to abandon the foundry, giving him more time to be creative. He continues to look for ways to be efficient in casting, finishing and marketing so he can spend more time creating sculptures.

"Sculpting is a way for me to convey a message about life and nature."

"My work is always changing and I am in the process of expanding my collections to include Biblical themes and characters."

Felix Velez's bronze sculptures can be found in public buildings, hotels, and private collections worldwide.

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