Audubon Zoo Project ~ Jocelyn Russell Artist

(This site is still under construction)Welcome to the website of Jocelyn Russell’s Audubon Zoo Sculpture Project!This site follows the progress of the sculpting of each of the monuments, from miniature to life size.Please click on the individual categories (upper right) for more information on each aspect of the project.
All fifteen sculptures were installed April 25, 2017.

Jocelyn has recently completed a commission to sculpt fifteen life size animals for the Audubon Zoo.“I am honored to have been chosen as the artist for the Audubon Zoo entry sculpture project in New Orleans, Louisiana. The commission included five life size elephants, five lions and five meerkats. This site is dedicated specifically for this monumental project. The monuments are all installed and the rockwork has been completed.

Jocelyn is an avid outdoor and wildlife enthusiast . From an early age, her frequent family trips to the mountains afforded her the hands-on experiences of nature and kindled her desire to pursue her childhood passion of being an artist. Through unlimited support of family and friends, she has flourished in the opportunities of the art world and her dedication to research has taken her to many destinations, including Patagonia, Alaska and her undeniably favorite…. AFRICA. She has attained recognition for her paintings and sculptures both, and enjoys the versatility of tackling many subjects and mediums to keep her inspirations alive.

Jocelyn is known for her paintings and sculptures of wildlife, both North American and African. She has been a professional artist since 1992 and continues to gain both national and international recognition for her work.

Surety Bond for this project by J W Surety Bonds