Sideshow Artist Profile - Alfred Paredes

Sideshow's next artist profile puts the spotlight on Alfred Paredes and his journey to make his dream as a sculptor come true.
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[@michaelkeane275]

Your story was a great one Alfred. I lost my father while serving in the Navy, and was not there when he passed away. Losing someone you love is something you never get over, and never really get used to. You just do you best to get past it, and continue to do what you feel would make them proud, and see that smile on their face in your mind's eye, and feel them in your heart. Thank you for sharing yyour story, and the amazing works you create.

[@3dstuffin]

these are the inspirational stories that every artist needs to see.....we are all in the same boat...life will always attempt to pull your craft away from you, perseverance and the will to continue to work through, will always win in the end..

[@TheFree2last1]

Bless you Mr Paredes. An amazing story, with a lot of soul.

[@JuanPaoloNovelli]

Your story make me cry... I lost my father almost ten years ago. That pain never left me....

[@lowender75]

I never get tired of these; keep,them coming

[@Gopic.]

Incredible story and sculptor. Art is everything.

[@celticsinger3976]

I've got years on you Alfred, but the roots of what our father's instill in us in a positive way will carry us through our lives. We share the basics and we both miss our fathers...that will never change, but the core of what we apply to our lives that is our tribute to our fathers. Fantastic work, and you have an amazing talent which will just continue to improve. I expect to see much more of you, and by the way your page is great and thinking about buying a bust or two when I can free up some funds as your prices are very reasonable...best wishes for 2016 & Beyond!

[@J0hnnyTheKid]

Never give up on your dream. Thank you for sharing your story. it was very touching.

[@Church_of_Sagan]

beautiful. So sad that this happened but at the same time you got to spend so much quality time. and your father lives in you through your continuation of his values.

[@Kannanvathani]

I cried, awesome story, very inspiring

[@ryanjenkyns]

These Artist Profile videos are amazing. I can't thank you guys enough for putting in the time and effort to showcase your talented crew. Their work, their success, and their stories all inspire me to persevere with my own creative outlets, and I hope to some day follow in their footsteps and find work making things that I love. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Sideshow!

[@jeffpunz5337]

Who would possibly dislike this video? Very inspirational and touching to say the least.

[@ryandoan8579]

Extremely moving and inspirational. Big fan of your work!

[@nazcross4930]

Very inspiring. Having lost my Dad I feel where your coming from with that and the motivation it gives you. Its apart of your story never second guess sharing it. These stories are suppose to inspire and inform that's what makes them emotional at times. Nothing wrong with that!

[@ImagineAsh]

This guy is awesome keep up the great work! very inspirational

[@dfchang813]

Alfred, this video is so inspiring and when you cried, it made my eyes tear up too because I love my dad as well. That is genuine emotion and something to be proud of, not ashamed of. I'm glad they kept it in the video because it is a beautiful moment. I'm sure I'm not the only one who was reminded of how much my own father means to me and my career path. I would not be the man I am today without him. Please ignore the absolutely soulless and heartless douchebags who would throw shade on a moment like that. They are obviously very immature and have no idea what it means to lose a loved one. You are very classy in your responses and again that shows the type of upbringing you had. I look forward to more from you. Take care.

[@BigTastey]

Love Alfred Paredes, as an artist and his work..!! Really nice fella. This is probably my favourite SS Artist Profile so far.

[@digiCHRI5]

I love these so much! Make me so inspired... and sad... and happy... and depressed... but motivated... I like it :)

[@jmiguel325]

love it!! thank you alfred!!

[@johnmorris4347]

Awesome! I wish that I could meet him!

[@chocotastic1]

This made me want to try to sculpt again, Thanks.

[@pyschorealm1]

Absaloutly amazing,wish you the very best in achieving your dreams.

[@blasterkid2014]

watched this last night....very touching. keep up the great work man. Richard Friend/

[@LWalsh0]

This was a pleasure to watch. Not only the story, but the icing of the video is that we are getting a CLASSIC PREDATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mbcustomfigures5791]

Such and inspiring story of a great person! Absolutely love your work. All the best wishes to you, Alfred

[@ElliotLynch]

Great quality video Sideshow!!

[@jesspfohl6995]

This is gorgeous

[@Strengththroughloyalty]

Wow! Really touching and inspirational story man, very very relatable, great job and good luck in your future man!

[@TheFreewilds]

Very moving. I feel like I may have allowed myself to go to far in the opposite direction, honestly; I knew that being able to support my family was going to be more important than pursuing any artistic and creative ventures I once felt so completely drawn to. This reminds me of what might have been, had I decided to take the risk and follow my talents rather than abandoning them. I am truly inspired by your story.

[@christianb.4517]

Your an amazing artist Alfred! Such an inspiring story. I do to worked in construction and that's a tough job.

[@FigurelandUk]

Nice to see you following your dream and getting job satisfaction doing something you enjoy.

[@Chrisicola]

Serious talent

[@kroyka]

Greetings from Baldwin Park! Your work and story are inspiring.

[@settembrinifilms5659]

Amazing story and video. Very beautiful and inspiring!

[@twinkeez2003]

The best yet... WOW.. Your story .. Your DRIVE.. Wonderful parents...

[@kathyhaynes6818]

Amazing talent!

[@PriTimesChannel]

Very nice and inspiring video! Alfred you work rocks!

[@bspeiser]

I love these videos.

[@mitchellbernal5636]

Inspirational

[@TeeNorbu]

Amazing

[@jberistain861]

excelente vídeo de lo mejor que he visto gran artista alfred paredes

[@franco3584]

Awesome !

[@STYLEDbyLA]

This is great video presentation an Artist.

[@roseannarcher5125]

nice to see i can only wish someday i might do stuff half as good :)

[@Dan-ku9mt]

Very emotional and inspiring! Thank you for sharing with us! And who's the single, solitary heartless turd-burger who disliked this video?!? Jeez man!

[@YannicFilmProduction]

Wow! This is sooo damn inspiring!!! :D

[@jeff213ful]

good video love it 👌

[@SoulGrooveFunk]

inspiring.

[@Tony74lfc]

Done your dad proud!

[@figurilandia786]

IMPRESIONANTE ^^

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

You guys are fanfuckingtastic! Gimmie all those star wars dollies! Do a Solomon Grundy dollie and good Swamp thing. Those are me.

[@ricardoperez2793]

A new Predator statue on the horizon?!

[@Lp-eg7kz]

Dont fuck this up alfie! Good luck :) i wish you the best

[@alfredart]

+Slade.way786 Thanks. Who is this? Only my closest family calls me Alfie.

[@Lp-eg7kz]

+Alfred Paredes haha i just called you that becoz i here it in tv shows :p but i honestly wish you the best :)

[@alfredart]

+Slade.way786 Ha ha ha!! That's funny. It totally looked like something a family member would say. Well, thanks so much again.

[@Lp-eg7kz]

Alfred Paredes So do you have a website or are you gonna sculpt for sideshow now?

[@alfredart]

I have a web site, but Sideshow is still my full time job. I still make lots of stuff and sell it on my own. Google my name and you'll find everything (if you're curious).

[@Audisport99]

That's my uncle Paredes

[@MrBradd]

Was he sculpting The Creeper from Scooby-Doo?

[@alfredart]

+Brad Sarah Yes. Yes I was. You can follow my Instagram (@apsculpturestudio) to see more photos.

[@mikenino3172]

Are you guys the ones who made chucky seed of chucky.

[@BerryTheMusicMan]

Nice , to bad the hates gotta mouth off !

[@backerman10]

Nice, another new Predator statue...

[@manusiaganteng106]

music please ?

[@gamesAVALetsPlays]

Please don't make these profiles so dramatic, this is so over the top. And btw...you are stil working with clay, not digital ?

[@DSDMovies]

+Andi X I think the content of the video is fine, it's just the awful 'inspirational' music. It's almost like a parody of inspirational music and cheapens the whole thing.

[@gamesAVALetsPlays]

DSD Movies maybe it is just that...I thought the crying part was unnessecary too

[@ImAdumb]

+Andi X I'm pretty sure that was just him being sad that his dad died.

[@Superman-pn1rx]

Erick sosa, Martyn Canale and others artists say digital sculpture isn't in the same level, the best use is complementary.

[@alfredart]

+Andi X There are still some of us working in clay and wax. There will probably always be a small number of us doing this old school.