About
Bronze Sculpture
Paula Blackman apprenticed in an art bronze casting foundry learning all phases of the casting process from making the mold used in wax duplication, making the waxes and preparing the gating system, investing, participating in the hot pour. devesting, chasing, and patination. After this period of apprenticeship, she became a contractor at the foundry for about 20 years producing bronze sculpture of her own and for many artists including Viktor Schreckengost's editions, Jeddu, the Mangbatu Child and the O'Neill Horse.
Master of Arts, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Art, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, Ohio
Sculpture Major, Ceramics Minor
Honorary Scholarships, 3 years
University of Tennessee at Arrowmont School of Arts, Assistantships, 2 years
Work
Studio Artist, currently
Sculptor, Ceramicist. Working from concept to finished sculpture in a variety of materials. Public and private commissions as well as personal work.
Adjunct Faculty, Fine Art Studio Courses, Lakeland Community College, 2014-present
Instructor, Ceramics I and II
Instructor, Drawing I
Instructor, Survey of Art, Art History
Adjunct Faculty, Fine Art Studio Courses, Cuyahoga Community College, 2022-present
Instructor, 3D Foundations
Instructor, Sculpture I and II
Bronze Artist, Viktor Schreckengost, 2000-present
Worked under the supervision of Viktor Schreckengost as designated bronze artist until his death in 2008, then with Gene Schreckengost casting multiple editions
of Viktor Schreckengost original sculptures created in 1930, 1931 and 1949
Bronze Artist, Light Sculpture Works Bronze Art Casting Foundry, 1990- 2005
Outdoor Sculpture
Balto, bronze Cleveland Museum of Natural History 2025
Wildlife Sculptures (12) bronze, Cleveland Museum of Natural History 2016
Ceramic Tile Installation, Bronze Plaque, Sally’s Porch, BAYarts 2016
Portrait Bust Italian Cultural Gardens 2008
Memorial Figure, Bronze Orange Village City Hall 2007
Portrait Bust Slovenian Cultural Garden 2005
Guitarmania, Airport, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2004
Cleveland Police and Fire Fighters Memorial 2002
Memorial to the Great Hunger, The Flats 2001
City of Westlake Seal, bronze 1998