
The lion miniature starts with a small wire armature – Audubon Zoo African Lion Sculpture
Most all of my sculptures start with a wire ‘skeleton’, even the miniatures. This lion will be only
4 1/2″ at the shoulder.

The lion is to be facing the bull, but not menacing – Audubon Zoo African Lion Sculpture
Panthera Leo evolves with a twist in his body and an outstretched back leg. In a confined setting,
I need to evoke movement without having the animals in full motion.

It’s best to start with a miniature for client approval – Audubon Zoo African Lion Sculpture
Love the warmth of my studio in the drizzly winter months of winter on the island.

Miniature near completion – Audubon Zoo African Lion Sculpture
I often want to stop sculpting when I am able to push on wads of clay and call the piece
finished… it is a much more interpretive style. But most of my commissions are requested to be
more representational, so I break out the tools.

I added the lioness for grins, but she will not be placed near him at the Zoo – Audubon Zoo African Lion Sculpture