Welcome to Dobson & Dault

We are the artist team of Shala Dobson and Jim Dault. Our studio is located on the shore of Blodgett Lake in beautiful Meadow Lakes, Alaska. We have collaborated on artwork for over fifteen years creating Art for Public Commissions, gallery installations and private collections. We enjoy the flexibility of working in a variety of disciplines including sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking and found object assemblage.

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Projects

These are a few of the latest projects that Dobson & Dault have produced. Feel free to explore our full list of work with the choices below.

“Did You Check Out the New Kid?” or “Surprise Locker Inspection” or “Got Ink?”

An enormous octopus is trying to open the combination lock on a cast aluminum and bronze Davy Jones style locker in the locker bay. The sculpture was created in forton, aluminum and bronze.

Award Category
1% for Public Art Award
Commission Year
2014
Client
New George H. Gilson Middle School

Best Of Care

The Mother Lynx and kitten cast in bronze are larger than life size and sit at the outdoor entrance to the Mental Health Clinic on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage Alaska. We were commissioned by Cazador to create this sculpture for the Lynx Wing. It was cast at Bollinger Atelier in Tempe Arizona.

Award Category
1% For Public Art
Commission Year
2012
Client
Cazador LLC

Given…By The Great Land

We created a sculpture with panels that flank the flag on the Delaney Park Strip to honor the great Alaskans that have given their lives in military service to our country. The title is inspired by the solemn saying… “All gave some, some gave ALL.”

Award Category
1% For Public Art
Commission Year
2013
Client
Municipality Of Anchorage

Art Services

We are teachers, creators, and enthusiasts. This is why we offer more than just tangible works of art. Whether you need someone to come to your town and help educate the youth on the importance of art, or you need technical expertise on art installation, we would love to come and lend our knowledge.

Fully licensed, bonded and insured. Installation of your public or private Art commissions. Expertise in remote areas of Alaska for Artwork installation. Experienced in foundations for Sculptures and unique exterior fastening systems for extreme Alaska weather conditions. Artist Workshops or Retreats for the general public. Times and Dates to be arranged. Expertise in drafting sculpture design drawings for committee review. Art Education Curriculum Development for Schools based on the State Standards and the National Art Standards. Artist Residencies for one week or two weeks on Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, or Sculpture. Teacher In-Services for Schools on full day or half day basis on Drawing Techniques, Painting Techniques, Printmaking Techniques, Sculpture Techniques and Integrated Core Curriculum with Art Curriculum.