Vincent was born in California & spent his early years in Venezuela, Mexico and Texas. From an early age he found purpose and pleasure in the world of creativity. He began drawing and sculpting as a means of entertainment. As Vince grew older, his subject matter became refined & his techniques improved. While attending college at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) to earn a History degree, he took a sculpture class with Roger Columbik. He learned the principles of bronze casting & basic 3-D design. Roger’s class opened up a new realm of sculpting for Vince: the entire process - from conceiving of the sculpture to carrying the piece through the casting & finishing process.
Vince’s sculptural subject matter is widely varied. Due to his interest in nature, history, & science fiction, Vince creates pieces that range from life-size native Texas wildlife species to historical figures & fantasy creatures. Vince intertwines the natural world with Science Fiction & Fantasy & poses many questions about future worlds.
Vincent is the recepient of several awards:
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2020 nomination for a chesley award for "unbridled & unfettered'
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2018 nomination for Best 3d art for "fever dream #17"
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2014 Best of Show, ConGlomeration
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2012: Chesley Award, Best 3-D Art, "Robo-Bike"
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2010: Chesley Award, Best 3-D Art, "The Switching Hour"
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2009: Chesley Award, Best 3-D Art, "Otherworldly Procession"
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2008: Jurors' Award, World Science Fiction Convention, "The Celestial Itinerant"
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2007: Chesley Award, Best 3-D Art, "A Conscious Entity & Its Maker", Body of Work award, World Fantasy Convention
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2006: Best 3-D Art, World Fantasy Convention, "The Poacher's Nightmare"
Ever wondered how to cast bronze? here's a short video by ran shneck & stephen vaquera.
