by George Bumann | May 31, 2017 | Art, Sculpture stories
Not all sculpture ideas work out. The hard thing is, you never really know which sculptures will and which won’t pan out until they actually take form. At the moment, I am trying out a brand new idea for a sculpture inspired by the motherly heroics of one...
by George Bumann | May 18, 2017 | Nature, Yellowstone Life
On this day, May 18th, 2017, in the early hours of the day, amid the falling snow and cold, a baby robin was born. As evidenced by its mother’s house cleaning, the eggshell—a possible source of odor and attractant for unwanted guests—was plucked from a cup made...
by George Bumann | Apr 13, 2017 | Adventures, Family, Nature, Yellowstone Wildlife
Young George and his Mom discovered a new beaver pond not far from the house this afternoon while I was out teaching in the Park. “G” was asked if he would so kind as to guide his dad back to the pond this evening to see if we could spot the elusive...
by George Bumann | Apr 9, 2017 | Lifestyle, Nature, Yellowstone Life
‘Tis life in the mountains—one day you’re in a t-shirt and next you’re trundling along in boots and your winter coat again. In the last number of days I have been talking with friends and family on the East Coast who disparage the chill that remains...
by George Bumann | Apr 8, 2017 | Art, Sculpture stories
This sculpture was nearly recycled on multiple occasions. “Moosely Affections” (Bronze; 52″L x 11.5″W x 20.5″H, Edition of 22) was taken in and out of storage several times over a period of 6 years between its start and its recent...