This book is a short chronology of photos that document my pursuit to fulfill a classic ideal. When I was 21 years old, my purpose was to become the first undergraduate student at the Academy of Art University to build a life size bronze statue. I had to utilize clay sculpting, mold making, bronze casting, and welding techniques to get the job done. Big thanks to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and James Mcnamara for providing a financial opportunity to make this dream happen!