Wildlife and Native American mythology have been lifelong interests, and these subjects provide the inspiration for Madsen’s art. His sculptures have been featured in Southwest Art and Wildlife Art magazines, and cited in Sculpture Review, London Times, San Diego Union and other periodicals. Madsen was commissioned to create a heroic bronze sculpture of William Shakespeare to head the foyer of the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, CA. The sculpture was unveiled by HRM Elizabeth II, as the opening event of her West Coast tour of the United States. As author, Madsen’s published books include The Impact of Film, Animated Film, and most recently, Working Cinema. He also served as an educational media consultant to the government of India, as well as speaking to the United Nations in New Delhi on the topic: “The Uses of Films and Television to Address the Problems of Education in Multi-Lingual India.”