NEW: My inspiration for this squirrel: I saw a photo of a squirrel reaching over a pond with a sense of wonder. His back feet were clinging to a branch and he was stretching to his max to reach the water's surface or whatever was beyond. Reminded me to keep wonder alive and remember that real growth for all of us usually happens at the edges of our comfort zone. For the conservative artist within me, this is a great reminder let my sense of wonder pull me to stretch farther and see where it takes me.
Sense of Wonder
10" H, 8" W, 6" D (without base)
Edition size: 20
Price: $3050
NEW: My inspiration for this bluebird/sunflower - I kept thinking about the joy in gifting a bluebird of happiness. I sculpted the bluebird first and then decided it needed a food source to create more context. What better than another symbol of happiness from nature, the sunflower!
Double Happiness
8" H, 6" W, 6" D with base
Edition size: 20
Price: $2550
This is my latest clay going to the foundry and my last two cast pieces.
This is a female sandhill crane engaged in "unison calling". Mated pairs perform a coordinated duet to strengthen their bond and protect their territory. The pair will often stand together with their heads thrown back, each with a distinct call. You can tell this is a female from the angle of her beak.
I'm thinking of calling the piece, Language of Love. It is about 22" H, 6" W and 13" D without a base. Price will be determined after the base is finalized.
Sculpture in Progress