Sculpture
Wildlife
BEARBACK RIDERS
I have seen several images and documentaries that feature bears cubs hitching a ride on their mother's back.
Even though I haven't seen this myself
I have created my own version with this
piece. Now I think I've fallen in love
with bears.
Bases vary with each casting.
Dimensions: 13"h x 9.5"w x 8"d
SPRING FEVER
I think we all feel at least some sense of joy and renewal when spring rolls around each year. The wild critters I have combined in this piece have come through the winter with more than a little pent up energy that just has to be expressed.
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This sculpture is part of a series of miniatures based on the wild creatures of the high desert wilderness surrounding my home in Sedona.
Dimensions: 18"h x 8"w x 8"d
THOREAU'S LULLABY
This piece was inspired by a mockingbird's song. It made me remember the cacophony of sounds that can be heard near
a pond as evening falls.
Thoughts of ponds inevitably led me to
Thoreau...
Dimensions: 28"h x 11"w x11"d
CARPE DIEM
In much the same vein as Spring Fever, I have combined two jackrabbits in a joyful dance, expressing an exuberance that just can't be contained.
Dimensions: 18"h x 12"w x 8"d
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
I began this piece by sculpting a
jackrabbit. I loved his wonderful big ears.
Somewhere in the midst of creating
him, I began to think of Aesop's fable
regarding the tortoise and the hare.
In this piece I've resolved the conflict
of racing against each other. By
working together they have both
reached the finish line together,
resolving rivalry.
Dimensions: 17"h x 15"w x 13"d
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MOUSE HOUSE
This little field mouse is partially hidden under an Arizona Sycamore leaf. Bases vary, each piece is different.
Dimensions: 6"h x 8"w x5"d
JUST CHECKIN'
During our travels in various parts of the world, my husband and I spent many pleasant hours in sidewalk cafes.
Aside from great people watching,
these venues offer opportunities
for close interaction with birds
who come to scavenge crumbs
scattered about the paving.
Sometimes they venture
boldly to the tabletop. This
sculpture is the result of
times shared with birds at the
sidewalk cafes of Paris.
Dimensions: 7"h x 6"w x 6"d
LIFT OFF
There is an abundance of Gambel quail
in the Sedona area. Mostly, one encounters
them marching in lines across the roads,
but now and then they are startled into
flight from cover. This fine fellow is
captured rising from a clump of iris.
The quail was interesting to sculpt
but making the fancy curled petals
of the iris blossom was a challenge
and basically, just a lot of fun.
Dimensions: 15"h x 21"w x 11.5"d