About

Meet Your Instructor | Richard L. Winget

Richard L. Winget is a passionate and accomplished rockwork artisan who has been sculpting various materials for over three decades. He has traveled the world as a freelance artist and continues to do so, working on projects ranging from millions to billions of dollars, including world-class commercial resorts, theme parks, hotels, zoos, aquariums, and some of the most spectacular private custom residential works ever imagined. He is also the founder of Authentic Environments and the visionary behind Carve-Right™, an innovative, precisely engineered product that simplifies the design mix aspect of sculptural concrete, making it easier for artists and contractors to create artistic projects worldwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You’ve got questions. I’ve got answers.

How did you get to be so successful?

A love of nature, attention to details, and the discipline to see what nature ACTUALLY looks like rather than what I THINK it is supposed to look like. When you can let go of your preexisting ideas, and truly understand how nature forms and WHY things look like they do, then you can start to transform the way you approach fabricating reality.

What kind of training do I need?

I truly think that my videos are the best place to start. First and foremost, having the ability to pause the videos, or rewatch them over and over again, is priceless. You can always come back to these videos for better understanding or for a simple refresher. Secondly, I believe a combination of technical knowhow and creative expression produce the best results. Whether you are brand new to the scene or a seasoned professional, I'm certain the methods and ideas I share in my videos will bring a level of realism to your work and confidence to your projects.

Why should I use references, samples, and models?

To understand nature you must study it and truly SEE it. And to copy it, you need references. You'll have questions during the creative process, and having real-world references is the best way to keep your progress realistic. Furthermore, the chaos in nature can be inspiring. It will change the way you think and point you in new directions. My training embraces this train of thought, and encourages you to see your subjects differently.

Testimonials

Here are some of the nice things people have said about my videos and products.

"I would recommend to anyone who is interested in creating custom rock formations to purchase these DVDs. Richard covers all the aspects needed to get started; structure, application, carving, coloring sealing; it’s all there."

Jeff Burns (Landscaping Inc.  Edwardsville, Illinois)

"These videos are GREAT and I will watch them several times! They are well put together and great video quality. The information that you get is far better than anything you will find searching the internet or even asking questions from other artisans, because everything is step by step."

Rex Yoder (All-American Plastering. Lincoln, NE)

"Richards is a seasoned veteran in the hard-scape and artificial rock business. His career spans two decades and literally around the globe. Not only does he share this information with those who buy his videos, but gives you the techniques and the methodology to sculpt fantastic rock."