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Christopher Smith began his art career after he received his degree in biology from Montana State University. He felt that an education in biology, anatomy and physiology were necessary components to becoming a wildlife artist. But, even as a child, he had a passion for animals and a desire to capture their essence. Christopher's grandfather encouraged him to carve in wood, but he was soon frustrated by its limitations, the lack of motion that could be portrayed. In college, when he was introduced to casting in "the lost wax method," he knew immediately that he would become a bronze sculptor.
Approaching his third decade of sculpting, Christopher creates art to increase people's awareness of wildlife and to reveal to them nature's inherent beauty. His desire is to express the reverence he feels when he observes animals in their natural habitat. "My favorite part of sculpting is finding an intriguing design for an animal subject, one that reveals a unique and characteristic movement." Christopher is especially recognized for his bird sculptures.
He has traveled extensively in both North and South America, Europe, and Africa, although another research trip is always in the works. Christopher and his family reside in Caldwell, Texas, on the edge of the hill country, where he is surrounded and inspired by an abundance of wildlife. To escape the imminent heat, he spends the summer months along the coast of Maine. There he studies the creatures of Northern New England and it's ocean region.
This beautiful bronze sculpture "Pair of Pintail Ducks with Tall Cattails" is 67" H x 27" W x 25" D. Showcase your love for nature and art by displaying this statement piece in your home or office.
**Please note that the bronze comes with a 16" base. It does not come with the Urn as depicted in the photograph above.**
www.smithbronze.com
Value: $28,500
Generously 100% donated by Christopher Smith.
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280 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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6% |
KY Sales Tax |
| SC |
6% |
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7.25% |
Littleton, CO Sales Tax |
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