I am pleased to share my new sculptures, many of which are inspired by Yellowstone. While I may have dozens of sculpture ideas in a year, only a few make it into bronze. For me, the pieces that make it to the final stage constitute some of my most enduring memories and experiences. Creating a work of art forces me to reconcile the beauty of the experience with the process of creation, and with what I’m trying to communicate. One of the benefits of sculpture is that I can share these moments and experiences with others. I hope you enjoy my new work!

You can click on each piece for an enlarged view.

This larger version of the popular black bear piece “Going Places” is inspired by the seemingly singular agenda that some bears have when navigating the roadside and people scene in Yellowstone. Though they appear cool on the outside, it’s quite challenging to be around so many people. It’s clear from their gesture that they have a destination in mind and that they are “Going Places.” A lot of the work for this piece was done from life while Jenny and I watched bears in Lamar Valley this summer.

For me, the sculpture also represents the idea of persistence, or focus; keeping your eye on the destination with grace despite what life puts in your path.

Going Places. Edition of 22, 14.25″L x 4.25″ W x 7.25″H, $2850

This bison skull was a preparatory study for What’s Mine is Mine (below). It ended up taking a couple of months of study working with various bison skulls, including one from a carcass in Lamar Valley, to refine my own appreciation of bison skulls. I am often surprised by the things I miss by looking and not really ‘seeing.’  This study enabled me to dig in to the details.

I liked the resulting sculpture so much I decided to cast it.

Bison Skull. Edition of 50, 7.5″L x 8″W x 2.5″H, $1200

Spotting the first bear of the year is always an exciting moment. This year it wasn’t just one bear, but two bears fighting AND interacting with a wolf over a carcass. It was just so intriguing to watch the interaction between the two species. Their communication was silent, yet clearly and precisely understood by each as to who was granted access to the carcass.  You can catch the full story of the encounter (and see the actual bear and wolf footage) here.

This piece is in progress. I’ll make some more refinements and release it in early 2020.

What’s Mine is Mine. Edition of 22, approx 33″L x 11″ W x 10″H, $4750. Precast offer $4250.

Thank you for sharing these new sculptures with me! To inquire about any of these new sculptures, or to reserve one for your collection, just send me an email.