The sculptor has studied art at the University of Illinois, University of Wyoming, University of Southern California, and American Academy of Art in Chicago. He has a doctorate.
Madsen's sculptures are shown regularly at annual exhibitions in New York and in other parts of America.
His wax engravings have been featured in American Artist magazine and in the book Wax as Art Form by Thelma Newman. His sculptures have been featured in Southwest Art and cited in National Sculpture Review, London Times, San Diego Union, and other periodicals.
In addition to portrait commissions, Madsen was charged with creating a herioc bronze of William Shakespeare to head the foyer of the Old Globe Theater in San Diego. The sculpture was unveiled by HRM Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom in a media event that was broadcast in the U.S.A. by ABC, CBS, and NBC and by the BBC to London.
Styles: Figurative, representational
Memberships: Allied Artists (New York); American Artists Professional League (New York); Audobon Artists (New York)
Classes: Grant Speed, Fritz White, Herb Mignery
Awards & Exhibits: N.S.S., The John Spring Founder's Award; Audobon Artists, Elliot Livkin Award, Richard Marini Award; Am. Artists Prof. League, President's Award