Portraits
At Cherrylion Studios, body language is our native tongue. Whether it’s a bronze bas-relief, memorial, or life-size statue, we strive to create custom sculptures that embody not just the likeness of their subject—but their personality. If you’re interested in commissioning a custom bronze sculpture in Atlanta, GA, we invite you to view our sculpture portfolio to sample the fine art pieces we’ve created.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 8′ tall, bronze, Atlanta, Georgia State Capitol 2017.
Rosa Parks, Georgia Tech Interactive sculpture, Bronze, Granite, 2018.
Life-Size Honorable James E. Clyburn, Bronze, Allen University located in Columbia, South Carolina , 2023.
John Wesley 8′ tall, bronze, 12 Stone Church, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 2013.
Danny Green Bas Relief Bas relief portrait in memory of Danny Green by the Wesley foundation, bronze composite, Georgia Tech, 2003.
President Lincoln Study 21’, bronze, property of artist, 2006.
Elliott’s Circle Bronze and GFRC, Galloway School, Georgia 2009.
Coach Maloof Over life-size, bronze portrait of the St Pius High School coach, entrance to the school stadium, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
Lewis Fish Life-size, bronze, Medlock Park, Decatur, Georgia 2009.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Portrait bust, 2x life-size, bronze, Drew Charter School, Georgia, 2015.
Terwilliger Life-size, bronze, Arlington Cemetery, Sandy Springs, Georgia 2010.
Terwilliger Life-size, bronze, Arlington Cemetery, Sandy Springs, Georgia 2010.
5 Life-size bronze figures Polished bronze, private residence, Atlanta GA.
Blank Twins Life-size, bronze, private residence, 2009.
Friendship Ring 15-20 Life-size children, bronze composite, Alpharetta, Georgia 2007.
Grice Boys Life-size, bronze composite, private residence, 2000.
Terwilliger Life-size, bronze, Arlington Cemetery, Sandy Springs, Georgia 2010.
World Athlete’s Monument 8′ tall, bronze atlas figures on a 43” limestone base, Atlanta, Georgia 1996. Commissioned by the Prince of Wales Foundation for Architecture.
Hal Barry and Grandson Life-size, bronze, commissioned as a gift from the friends of Hal Barry, Atlanta Georgia, 2006.
Cowboy Over life-size, bronze composite, Texas 2008.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Life-size, bronze, Roosevelt Sate Park, Pine Mountain, Georgia 2006.
Coolidge Park Carousel Fountain Eight 8′ tall animals, cast stone, Chattanooga, Tennessee 1998.
Smith Swan Fountain Dimensions vary, bronze composite, Private Residence, Huntsville, Alabama 1998.
Georgetown Prep Detail shot, 9’ x 5’ bronze reliefs, DC 2022.
Georgetown Prep 9’ x 5’ bronze reliefs, DC 2022.
Clay original in process
Mary Magdalene Bronze, All Saints Church, Atlanta 2018.
Michael C. Carlos Life-size, bronze portrait, Woodward Academy, College Park, Georgia 2005.
Arthur M. Blank – Lining up the Putt 16’ tall, bronze, Sea Island, Georgia, 2005.
Governor Joe Frank Harris Portrait bust, bronze, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry, GA.
Campbell Children Bas relief, bronze composite, private residence, 1998.
Nina Commissioned enlargement of the Nina Stirato for a bank’s courtyard, 7′ tall, bronze composite, Atlanta, Georgia 2006.
Amber Glavine Life-size, Marble composite, private residence, 2000.
Adam’s Girls Life-size portrait, fired clay with encaustic, private residence, 1992.
Homer Rice Bas Relief Bas portrait, bronze, Georgia Tech Athletic Department, 1998.
Memorial plaques and sculptures at the Howard O. Hunter Atrium.
Hope Life-size, bronze, Carter Center Rose Garden, Atlanta, GA 2007. Commissioned by Mrs. J.B. Fuqua in memory of her husband.
Sisters Half Life-size, marble composite, private residence in Peachtree City, Georgia 1999.
Gal at Font Life-size, bronze composite, private residence Atlanta, GA 1992.
Fazzari Monument Half life-size, marble composite, Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta Georgia 2006.
George Mengret Half life-size portrait, bronze composite, Pace Academy Atlanta, Georgia, 2015.
Bank’s Gal 2/3 Life-size, bronze composite, private residence, 2016.
Skyland Trail Relief 7″x5″, aluminum composite, Skyland Trail Mental Health Center, Atlanta GA 2005.
Composer Portrait Medallions Ten 6′ diameter portrait medallions of famous composers, limestone composite, Mercer Music Building, Macon, GA 2001.
Horse and Jockey Relief 5″ square, bronze composite, Florida, 2006.
East Room Reliefs from the White House Six 36″x28″ diameter, reliefs, Nixon Library, California, 2004.
Seeds of Change Medallion 36′ diameter, Copper composite, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Atlanta. Georgia 2004.
Pete Petit Life-size portrait bust, bronze, Georgia Tech, 2015.
Seeds of Change Figures Life-size, aluminum composite, Atlanta, Georgia 2004. Commissioned by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
A Light in the Mountains Life-size, bronze composite, on a base of Tennessee fieldstone, Tallulah Falls, Georgia 2001.
Angels with Apostle’s Creed 10′ x 12′, marble composite, Beeson School of Divinity Chapel Samford University Birmingham, Alabama 1994.
Six Civil Rights Leaders Life-size bronze, Talladega College 2023.
BRONZE MEMORIALS, BAS-RELIEFS, FIGURATIVE SCULPTURES, AND MORE
In over 25 years as a professional sculpture studio in Atlanta, GA, Cherrylion has created a breadth of custom sculptures for a variety of clients and settings. Want to honor a lost loved one or hometown hero? Our bronze memorials are a great way to commemorate the dearly departed. Looking to commission a life-size sculpture of a famous historical figure? We’ve created such sculptures depicting prominent people ranging from Dr. Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks to Arthur Blank and Franklin D. Roosevelt. No matter what you’re envisioning for your custom sculpture, Cherrylion Studios will sculpt a piece we can both be proud of. With your blessing, it could even end up on this page one day!
CHERRYLION STUDIOS MAKES SURE OUR CREATIVE PROCESS WORKS FOR YOU
Commissioning a custom bronze sculpture isn’t akin to assigning homework to a professional artist—it marks the formation of a partnership between the client and sculptor. Cherrylion Studios will work tirelessly throughout the commission processes to ensure you get a fine art piece that lives up to the loftiest expectations.
AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL SCULPTOR IN ATLANTA, GA
Our head sculptor, Martin Dawe, has over 40 years of experience working on commission as a professional artist, so you can count on him to manifest your masterpiece. Over those 4 decades, Dawe has refined his creative process to a science. Cherrylion Studios strives to make our clients’ experience as collaborative and worry-free as possible. Learn more about the process of commissioning a custom bronze sculpture though our contact page.