Carol Ruff Franza - Sculptor

Creates classical bronze forms and oil paintings filled with energy, grace, and spirit.

Born in New Orleans and reared in southern states including Mississippi, Tennessee and Georgia, the imprint of those childhood years spent in the south seasons much of the artwork and life of Carol Ruff Franza. Art education began at Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. Carol continued studies at The Atlanta School of Art and Callanwolde. In adulthood Carol has lived in Illinois, New York, Virginia, California, Georgia, Arizona and Washington, before returning to Scottsdale, AZ.

In 2003, Carol created a portrait bust of Governor Sonny Perdue, the first Republican to fill the office of Governor in Georgia since the reconstruction. This work is located inside the Governors Mansion in Atlanta. The artist was commissioned to create a monument to mark the decade anniversary of Desert Mountain High School. This bronze sculpture stands proudly between the Palomino Library and Desert Mountain High School on Via Linda in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Aortic Rhythm ($1800.00) Aortic Rhythm door knocker Limited Edition bronze, Artist's Proof 24" H x 12" W x 5" D Qty

Cabello ($1500.00) Cabello door knocker Limited Edition bronze, Artist's Proof 16" H x 4.5" W x 7" D Qty

Devon's Dancer ($1200.00) Devon's Dancer Limited Edition bronze, #2 of 10 13" L x 12.75" W x 13" H Qty

Graceful Journey ($1200.00) Graceful Journal Limited Edition bronze, #3 of 10 11.75" L x 5.75" W x 12.25" H Qty

Lady of the Sea ($1500.00) Lady of the Sea door knocker Limited Edition bronze, Artist’s Proof 20" H x 7" W x 5" D Qty

Spirit of the Mountain ($18000.00) Spirit of the Mountain Limited Edition life size bronze #6 Suitable for interior or exterior setting 48" L x 16.5" W x 43 " H Qty