Lombardi Herms

This fantastic project consists of four fountains and four Herms. The Herms are based on the adult versions of four of the Greek Gods. The fountains are cherubic versions of the same Gods (look for Lombardi Fountains in the Fountains category).

This is Apollo.

Dionysus.

God of wine, and a bit randy. Matthew Palmer carved the faces. He has since gone solo (long ago) and has a sculpture career and studio in the Pacific Northwest.

Another shot of Dionysus. I’ve done so many projects with this client that I’ve seen these guys in many different lights and seasons and they always look good.

This was a big summer for us in the studio. I can’t even remember the year this was, we were so busy. This is a good shot of the stone, Kansas Limestone.

Athena.

I’ve always love Athena’s helmet. We also did the pineapples and pier caps in the background.

Apollo, intent.

The chin of Apollo had to be right, and Matthew nailed it.

Apollo, God of the Sun.

The pool these sculptures guard is in a beautiful Ohio town.

Persephone, Goddess of Spring.

Radiant Persephone.

We tried to portray her as she was before she was lured by Hades.

Spring… rebirth, a fresh start.

The harsh side light would show if the scrolls were not right. The shadows would be wavy. That scroll is RIGHT. We also did the pineapples and pier caps in the background.

The acanthus leaf is a revealer of personality of a carver. There are lots of variations, but when they are poorly done they are horrible.

Apollo, a few years later. I like the aged version much better.

Dionysus, older and a bit more exposed.

Dionysus facing north.

The pose just happens to have provided a protection of sorts for Persephone’s face, which lets it keep its glow.

Athena, strong against the elements.

Dionysus, and one of the pier caps and pineapples. It’s a fun pool to visit, year long.