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Why AI-Generated Art Is Hollow—and Why Human Creativity Still Matters
Why AI-Generated Art Is Hollow—and Why Human Creativity Still Matters
The point of the this article is to get you thinking. ...
Memorial Plaques
Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice: The Power of Memorial Plaques Each year, I have the privilege of creating memorial plaques—pieces of ...
LORI BETZ CHOSEN FOR TWO HOUSTON CITY HALL SCULPTURES
Blogs Details Lori Betz has been chosen create two life-sized sculptures of Augustus Chapman Allenand John K...
HOUSTON MATTERS – RADIO INTERVIEW
Blogs Details Lynna Kay Shuffield was interviewed as part of the Houston Matters on NPR.Its a great interview about the Allen Brothers...
LORI TO PARTICIPATE IN HOLIDAY ART MARKET
Blogs Details Betz Art Foundry and artist Lori Betz will be showcasing her newest sculptures and all work will be on sale for the Holi...
ALLEN BROTHER MAQUETTES TO BE UNVEILED
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The Allen Brother Maquettes are about to be unveiled in a special ceremony on the Saturday.
WHY HIRE A CLASSICALLY TRAINED ARTIST INSTEAD OF COMPUTER GENERATED ART?
Blogs Details When I was studying to become an artist there was only one way to do it and it was to under study with a master after un...
WHAT QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK BEFORE YOU HIRE AN ARTIST
Blogs Details There are several things you should consider before hiring an artist . I am a painter and a sculptor and so I am going t...
BRONZE MEDALLION FOR DART
Blogs Details I am currently working on a large medallion that I will be casting in bronze at the Betz Art F...
SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS
Blogs Details I will be offering several sculpture workshops in collaboration with the Woodlands Art League....
SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS
Blogs Details Working from life, the Positive Approach to Sculpting with artist Lori BetzHave you ever had a...
MEDALLIONS, MEMORIALS AND MEMORIES
Blogs Details I am asked to create memorials, and plaques and medallions all the time and I like doing this type of work mainly becaus...
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Why AI-Generated Art Is Hollow—and Why Human Creativity Still Matters
Why AI-Generated Art Is Hollow—and Why Human Creativity Still Matters
The point of the this article is to get you thinking. ...
Memorial Plaques
Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice: The Power of Memorial Plaques Each year, I have the privilege of creating memorial plaques—pieces of ...
LORI BETZ CHOSEN FOR TWO HOUSTON CITY HALL SCULPTURES
Blogs Details Lori Betz has been chosen create two life-sized sculptures of Augustus Chapman Allenand John K...
HOUSTON MATTERS – RADIO INTERVIEW
Blogs Details Lynna Kay Shuffield was interviewed as part of the Houston Matters on NPR.Its a great interview about the Allen Brothers...
LORI TO PARTICIPATE IN HOLIDAY ART MARKET
Blogs Details Betz Art Foundry and artist Lori Betz will be showcasing her newest sculptures and all work will be on sale for the Holi...
ALLEN BROTHER MAQUETTES TO BE UNVEILED
Blogs Details
The Allen Brother Maquettes are about to be unveiled in a special ceremony on the Saturday.
WHY HIRE A CLASSICALLY TRAINED ARTIST INSTEAD OF COMPUTER GENERATED ART?
Blogs Details When I was studying to become an artist there was only one way to do it and it was to under study with a master after un...
WHAT QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK BEFORE YOU HIRE AN ARTIST
Blogs Details There are several things you should consider before hiring an artist . I am a painter and a sculptor and so I am going t...
BRONZE MEDALLION FOR DART
Blogs Details I am currently working on a large medallion that I will be casting in bronze at the Betz Art F...
SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS
Blogs Details I will be offering several sculpture workshops in collaboration with the Woodlands Art League....
SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS
Blogs Details Working from life, the Positive Approach to Sculpting with artist Lori BetzHave you ever had a...
MEDALLIONS, MEMORIALS AND MEMORIES
Blogs Details I am asked to create memorials, and plaques and medallions all the time and I like doing this type of work mainly becaus...
Letting Go
Blogs Details "LETTING GO"I created “Letting Go” at a time in my life when I was facing a very hard decision. I have often suffered fr...
balancing act
Blogs Details Balancing Act“Balancing Act” is part of what I call my “Bald Man Series” and he is about how hard it can be to achieve ...
Atlas Sculpture
Blogs Details Betz Art Foundry36 inches tall Bronze sculptureAtlas led the Titanes in a rebellion against Zues and was condemned to be...
Bronze Casting For Artists
Blogs Details "Dominico"“Dominico”by artist Lori Betz30 inches tallBronze sculpture of Dominico Luciano, lea...
Dominic Walsh
Blogs Details “The Art of Dance”by artist Lori Betz30 inches tallBronze sculpture of Dominic Walsh, owner and choreographer of the Dom...
Memorials, Plaques and Medallions
Blogs Details MEMORIALSLET US CUSTOM DESIGN A MEMORIAL FOR YOU! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipi...
Monuments And Life Sized Bronze
Blogs Details MONUMENTS AND LIFE SIZED BRONZELET US CREATE YOUR A LIFE SIZE FINE ART MONUMENT!“The Allen Brothers” founders of Houston...
Memorials
Blogs Details LET US CUSTOM DESIGN A MEMORIAL FOR YOU!We take great pride in our custom bronze work, and this provides you the opportu...
Landscape
Blogs Details ARCHITECTURAL ENHANCEMENTSLET US CREATE CUSTOM ARCHITECTURAL BRONZES FOR YOU!We can customize a large variety of archite...
Fountains And Water Features
Blogs Details LET US DESIGN CUSTOM FOUNTAINS FOR YOU! The Designers at Betz Art Foundry worked with the lands...
Monuments And Life Sized Bronze
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LET US CREATE YOUR A LIFE SIZE FINE ART MONUMENT!
“The Allen Brothers” founders of Houston permanently installed in fro...
Plaques And Medallions
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LET US DESIGN A CUSTOM PLAQUE OR MEDALLION FOR YOU!
Plaques and medallions are a classic way to honor and commemora...
Casting Bronze Through The Ages
Blogs Details Casting Bronze Through The AgesIt has been said that the process of casting bronze has seemingly transformed many cultur...
The Ins and Outs of An Art Foundry
Blogs Details The Ins and Outs of An Art FoundryAn art foundry is a business or location capable of casting and creating beautiful pie...
Techniques and Applications of Bronze Forging
Blogs Details Techniques and Applications of Bronze ForgingContoured rolled rings, seamless rolled rings, and open die are all intrigu...
How To Find A Sculpture For Sale
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How A Foundry Produces Sculptures
A foundry produces items that are created with the use of molds. The same process has...
How A Foundry Produces Sculptures
Blogs Details How A Foundry Produces SculpturesA foundry produces items that are created with the use of molds. The same process has b...
The Uses of Bronze Art
Blogs Details The Uses of Bronze ArtBronze art can add something rather striking to a collection. Instead of just two dimensional pain...
Inner Workings of Bronze Foundries
Blogs Details Inner Workings of Bronze FoundriesBronze foundries can provide a great deal of support for artists who want to produce t...
Bronze Sculptors and Their Influence
Blogs Details Bronze Sculptors and Their InfluenceBronze sculptors take one of the most popular metals and a lot of talent to create a...
The Wonders of a Sculpture Gallery
Blogs Details The Wonders of a Sculpture GalleryFew things compare to the diversity and beauty found within a sculpture gallery. Wheth...
The Benefits of Resin Molds
Blogs Details The Benefits of Resin MoldsMany artists use resin molds to make small reproductions of art work. This type of casting is...
The Significance of Bronze Sculptures
Blogs Details The Significance of Bronze SculpturesThere are many places where bronze sculptures are found and enjoyed, including home...
The Importance of Foundries
Blogs Details The Importance of FoundriesArtists in need of sculpture services are very aware of the various foundries in their area. ...
The Workings of a Bronze Foundry
Blogs Details The Workings of a Bronze FoundryArtists working with sculptures often choose a bronze foundry to complete their works of...
BRONZE MEMORIAL MEDALLION
Blogs Details The architectural firm of PhillipsMay in Dallas designed and built the new rapid transit terminals in Dallas, Texas and ...
BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN ARTIST PROFILE: LORI BETZ
Blogs Details BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN ARTIST PROFILE: LORI BETZLori Betz began her study for art at the age of ten with priva...
VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATED
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Lori Betz bettering Houston’s art community
by Kim Hogstrom
It’s immediately apparent that Houstonian Lori Betz is p...
Lori Betz Featured in Here: Lifestyle and Entertainment Magazine
Blogs Details Lori Betz bettering Houston’s art communityby Kim HogstromIt’s immediately apparent that Houstonian Lori Betz is passion...
TEXAS SOCIETY OF SCUPLTORS – TSOS EVENT
Blogs Details TEXAS ARTIST CALL FOR NTRIES “TSOS: FORM AND FIGURE”
Sculpture Exhibition
First Annual Juried Exhibition
October19,...
Veterans War Memorial: Popular commissioned sculpture
Blogs Details Veterans War Memorial: Popular commissioned sculptureA Veterans Memorial often a commissioned sculpture that is built to...
Commission Sculpture Battle Cross Perfect for Vet Memorials
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SMALL BATTLE CROSS – CAN BE PERSONALIZED
Lori Betz created and donated this bronze sculpture, Battle Cross, to the Hel...
Battle Cross – Tampa Florida War Memorial
Blogs Details Battle Cross – Tampa Florida War MemorialBattle Cross – Betz Art Foundry was commisssioned to create a Battle Cross, Bro...
SMALL BATTLE CROSS – CAN BE PERSONALIZED
Blogs Details SMALL BATTLE CROSS – CAN BE PERSONALIZEDLori Betz created and donated this bronze sculpture, Battle Cross, to the Helpi...
“Gratitude” What to do during a crisis
Blogs Details Gratitude
This is my newest sculpture just released and available on Amazon and Etsy We are currently going through the...
Commissioning an Artist – How much does it cost?
Blogs Details A question I get asked quite often is “How much would it cost to have a portrait done of someone and cast in bronze?” I ...
“Lady Justice” for the City of Pasadena
Blogs Details In 2020 The City of Pasadena, Texas decided to build a new courthouse. The Mayor, Mr. Jeff Wagner, told me that one of t...
THE DIVER
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A custom sculpture commissioned by a client to be installed in a 12 foot tall window in his home.
A client came to me a...
Why AI-Generated Art Is Hollow—and Why Human Creativity Still Matters
Why AI-Generated Art Is Hollow—and Why Human Creativity Still Matters The point of the this article is to get
Memorial Plaques
Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice: The Power of Memorial Plaques Each year, I have the privilege of creating memorial
LORI BETZ CHOSEN FOR TWO HOUSTON CITY HALL SCULPTURES
Blogs Details Lori Betz has been chosen create two life-sized sculptures of Augustus Chapman Allenand John Kirby Allen, the co-founders
HOUSTON MATTERS – RADIO INTERVIEW
Blogs Details Lynna Kay Shuffield was interviewed as part of the Houston Matters on NPR. Its a great interview about
LORI TO PARTICIPATE IN HOLIDAY ART MARKET
Blogs Details Betz Art Foundry and artist Lori Betz will be showcasing her newest sculptures and all work will be
ALLEN BROTHER MAQUETTES TO BE UNVEILED
Blogs Details The Allen Brother Maquettes are about to be unveiled in a special ceremony on the Saturday.