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Dennis Bernhardt was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Before moving to Florida, he worked with metal shaping, welding, and designing for a major corporation in New York. Attending a school for blacksmiths at Peters Valley Craft Education Center in northwestern New Jersey brought out additional forms and expressions to his work. He now reside in St. Augustine, Florida where he is a practicing sculptor-blacksmith.

"All sculptures are one of a kind and are not cast. Forming these sculptures with a different weight of each hammer blow can bring about the texture, softness and life-like appearance of each finished piece."

Presently represented by Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art, Inc. in New York City, his work can be seen in the magazine Art Acquisitor and on display at The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in New York City.

Locally, his sculptures can be found at 130 King Fine Art and World Treasure, where 10% of his sales go towards artbreakers - a non-profit organization assisting cancer patients.