David Paul Venell Studios

Fleshing out the new work in progress.

Beginning a new piece, stay tuned to see what it becomes, here at the “Antique Arms Show” in Las Vegas.

Happy new year everybody, our brewer is not impressed

End of the year projects finally completed. Gearing up for the new projects for 2023! I’ll have something started at the Antique Arms Show in Las Vegas from the 20th to the 21st of January. See you there! Happy new year everyone!

Vendor view at the SAR show on a rainy afternoon.

Special thanks goes out to Ed Reilly the owner of Bronzesmith art foundry for allowing me and my buddy, Mike Sheedy (joy fire creations) to build this work at Bronzesmith. Hectic, stressful and at times exhausting, we nailed it!
So come out to the Sar gun this week and see them for yourselves.

All finished up and ready for setup at the SAR show this weekend at the madhouse on McDowell in Phx, come on out and see some cool stuff.

Done and ready for patina

My Roman Legionnaire is just about ready for action

Working my new sculpt, The Legionnaire, not sure of the name yet, he’ll tell me when he’s done. Come out to see my new work at the SAR show first weekend this Dec.

Plugging away on my newest sculpt, the Legionnaire, name may change when it’s finished. He’ll be ready for the SAR show first weekend this Dec, come and see my new work.

Wax to bronze, soon the patina will bring it to life.

5 gal Carboys for Sale in Prescott Valley, AZ - OfferUp Used (normal wear), Brewers carboys 5 gallons. Make an offer!;

Ready to cast, Roman H style helmet. Helmets will be available as a separate piece of art with a Roman column stand……. Getting ready for the SAR show in Phx first weekend in December. Make your plans to come out and see some cool stuff.

Rubber ready, next step applying the mold rubber

My legionnaire is ready for mold! It’s been a long rough road. Hopefully he’ll be fit for viewing at the SAR show in Phx on the first weekend of December…..set your dates and come out to visit.

Post mold of my roman H helm,😞

IMPORTANT OFFICIAL OVMS NOTICE: THE 2021 SHOW-OF-SHOWS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

Here is the most critical information you need to know:
1. The new show dates will be Thursday through Saturday, July 22-24, 2021 (with dealer drop-off on Wednesday, July 21, and pack-up on Sunday, July 25).

2. If you have reserved tables they will be automatically rolled over to the new date. You will not need to fill out any additional forms. We will be mailing your table acknowledgements in about two weeks from now.

3. If you have not yet reserved your tables, fill out a form immediately and return it to the OVMS office. DO NOT send payment yet as you will be on the waiting list. We will let you know when we have a table for you.

4. We are working with the Crown Plaza Hotel concerning room reservations in the OVMS block. We will let you know as soon as we have any information for you. If you have reserved rooms at other hotels, you should call them right away to move your reservation. This also goes for airline reservations.

5. The deadline for program ads is now June 1, 2021.
We understand that our members need as much advance notice as possible, so this information is going out to you within hours of finalizing these arrangements with KEC. We also understand that while some of our members will be disappointed and / or inconvenienced by this move, others will be excited about doing the show in nicer weather. It is much more likely that vaccines and therapeutics will be widely distributed by then, and thus better for the health and welfare of our members. Hopefully, there will also be fewer Corona virus restrictions at that time and international travel is much more likely to be available. Trust in this; rescheduling the SOS was not our first choice. It was, however, the one thing that we could do to reasonably ensure that the Show-of-Shows would take place in 2021. Better to reschedule the SOS than not to hold it at all!

More importantly, we did not want to risk the type of last-minute forced cancellations that wrecked the Tulsa Show (cancelled less than 4 days before opening) and the Chantilly show (cancelled TWO HOURS before dealer setup.) The OVMS is fully aware that this type of last-minute cancellation would be a financial disaster for all of our participants. By moving to July, we have hopefully avoided those risks.

This is the basic information that we have for you right now. We will be sending out additional information as we know it. Please watch for updates on the OVMS website, in your email or regular mail, on the OVMS page, and on the major militaria collector’s forums. We know how important the SOS is to all of you and we will do everything possible to keep you up-to-date.

On behalf of the officers and directors of the OVMS, stay safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you at the SOS in July!!
Bill Combs – OVMS Business Manager

Never forget the sacrifices these soldiers made to ensure our freedoms today, it was 77 years ago this morning.

My tribute to a friend and patriot, We all miss you Frank.

What a stupid campaign slogan, and wearing stupid masks for the add. Who’s running this cluster F¥€k !

Working on a new bust sculpt, it’s coming along nicely

Happy forth of July !!!!!
Hope everyone is spending time with friends and family by the pool today! Me, not so much.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!
Like a boss, my Dad’s dropped the red pill and cruising down the rabbit hole , happy trails pop! Bring your flashlight.

Getting ready for another cast tomorrow,

Not a job for the weak nor timid....... you know who you are

Here’s another little project for nice desktop sculpture for the consummate VW fan, following pics are my new addition to the family. @ Mesa, Arizona

Another set of photos, from another time. Here I am working on one of most favorite aircraft the
Focke-Wulf 190-D9 which is the only survivor in the world. What a privilege to be able to work on such a beauty. @ Falcon Field In Mesa Arizona

Some of my humble beginnings after military service with the USAF. Back in the day, working on a Spitfire, one of the most beautiful fighter aircraft ever built. Getting ready to install the wing spar and wings. @ Marana Regional Airport

The “Templar” sculpture in his new home. Limited edition 1/9

Another furlough piece, gents ring, “Six banger manifold”

My new custom shift k**b for my 64’ bug

Another in “furlough mode” series, london blue topaz w/ accent diamonds set in white gold.

While on furlough, I have been busy building new designs and working with fellow craftsman to create some new work out there. If interested in a custom design, hit me up on messages,email or phone.

You gotta see it

Newest wedding set, I’m very honored to be able to create lasting memories for some great people. @ Mesa, Arizona

Here are a few wax carvings awaiting cast, I still have another box full of waxes somewhere in my mess of a shop. @ Mesa, Arizona

Here’s a few souvenirs I picked up in the big sand box back in 92’