Bronze Casting, Sculpting Supplies & Foundry Services
Imagine you’re an emerging sculptor with a seed of an idea—your vision begins as malleable clay in your hands, but you see it towering over plazas, telling stories in bronze. That journey—from studio to monumental artwork—is exactly the roadmap that American Fine Arts Foundry (AFA) and its sibling, AFA Supplies, deliver with quiet excellence.
What Makes American Fine Arts Foundry Stand Tall
For over four decades, American Fine Arts Foundry has been the bedrock of monumental bronze casting—trusted to turn imagination into enduring public art and architectural detail. Under the visionary leadership of Brett Barney, the foundry isn’t just about metal; it’s a human‑centered crucible where artist and artisan are collaborators, not clients.
“We’re not really in the foundry business—we are in the people business,” as Barney says
Every lost‑wax casting, every patina finish, every installation is shaped by a team that treats each sculpture as its own heartbeat. They’re known for landmark works—think Norman Rockwell bronzes, the Leonardo da Vinci Horse and Rider, and high‑impact public monuments.
When you’re dreaming in clay and your mind whispers “monumental,” this foundry knows how to engineer that dream into reality—with the precision of craftsmanship and the grace of collaboration.
AFA Supplies: Your Studio Companion
Now let’s zoom in on AFA Supplies, a subsidiary born when artists collectively said, “Enough scavenging big-box stores.” Built “by sculptors, for sculptors,” this is where you get sculpting supplies—from clay, wax, armature, to tools, and even modeling stands and sculpting DVDs—all in one superior storefront
It’s like having your creative toolbox fully stocked from the get-go. No more wrong-gauge wire, or bricks of clay in the wrong color. You land exactly what you need, priced right, delivered with thought. And soon? Exclusive tutorials, competitions, and creative boot camps—to elevate both emerging makers and seasoned professionals.
Why Their Union Elevates Your Monumental Vision
When these two powerhouse operations co-exist, you get one of sculpture’s most powerful ecosystems:
- Seamless Continuity: Start at AFA Supplies, sculpt your form, then walk your work straight into the foundry that’s part of the same family. No second‑guessing, no disconnect.
- End-to-End Support: From your first model to bronze casting, patina finishing, engineering, shipping, and installation, it’s a full-service foundry experience.
- Expert Collaboration: The foundry team works with you—not for you. They help refine details, problem-solve structural challenges and honor the essence of your artistry.
- Quality & Legacy: AFA’s hallmark stamp is recognized as a mark of exacting detail, technical mastery, and timeless quality.
- Why Artists—From Rising to Established—Should Care
- For Emerging Artists: You get access to professional sculpting supplies and the guardians of monumental casting in one integrated system. There’s no gap between vision and execution.
- For Established Sculptors: You gain scalability and reliability. Whether it’s a limited edition series or a 20-foot public installation, AFA handles production with precision and trust.
- For Monumental Art Dreamers: You aren’t just outsourcing; you’re partnering. Every phase is infused with artistry, engineering, and empathy.
American Fine Arts Foundry is the wise, collaborative forge where your clay becomes legacy.
AFA Supplies is the creative launching pad where every necessary tool and material is at your fingertips. Together, they form an ecosystem sculpted for artists who dare to dream in monumental.
