This life size statue of Mark Twain reading a newspaper is one of several sculptures that MGA created for Legends Plaza in Sparks, near Reno, Nevada. This sculpture of commemorates Mark Twain’s first newspaper job and the first time Samuel Clemens penned the name ‘Mark Twain’ in Carson City, Nevada.
Mark Twain specs:
Medium: Polychrome cast fiberglass, metal, bronze and metal patina
Dimensions: 6’ H x 3’ W x 3’ D
Completed: 2009
Roughing out the form; drawing on the surface in preparation for carving
The form begins to take shape
Frontal view
Adding in details
Modeled form holding newspaper
The carved form is coated in preparation for the mold
Close-up on Mark Twain’s face, coated and ready for making the mold
