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Sculptor | Olney, Virginia

www.turnersculpture.com

Since 1983, William H. and David H. Turner, a father and son team, have been designing and casting wildlife sculptures in bronze. Bill and David Turner both grew up and currently reside on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Their studios, gallery and foundry are located on Route 13 near Onley, Virginia. To date they have created more than 600 different limited edition bronzes and more than 150 large public commissions. Ranging in size from life-size mice and wrens to full size bears and dolphins, the Turners have a sculpture to fit the smallest niche in a home or to enhance the entrance of a zoo or museum. Whatever the case, the Turner’s work is a reflection of their deep appreciation and understanding of nature.

Sculptor | Brighton, Colorado

https://natureinbronze.com

Kim Shaklee has been a fulltime sculptor for 34 years.  Her desire is not merely to replicate the image of an animal or a marine subject, but rather to make its essence the focal point of the sculpture.  

Shaklee’s works have been shown in many national and international exhibitions and are included in collections around the world, including the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., Oklahoma City Zoo, Little Rock Zoo in Little Rock, AR, Azalea Park Sculpture Garden in Summerville, SC, Maytag Park in Newton IA, two large works for the City of Brighton, in Colorado and Benson Park Sculpture Garden in Loveland, CO. 

Kim is a past President and Fellow in the American Society of Marine Artist.  She has received numerous national awards including the Gold Medal of Honor from Allied Artists of America in NY, the Medal of Honor; from the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club in NY in 2020, the Paul Manship Memorial Award ,and the Anna Hyatt Huntington Bronze Medal.  She has garnered several Best in Masters awards from Women Artists of the West, along with Best of Shows and People’s Choice awards from competitions held throughout the country.

Sculptor | Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Turtlepointdriftwood.com

Woodworker/cabinetmaker 48 yrs. As a lifetime resident of the Chesapeake Bay, beach combing has always been a major pastime. Walking the many beaches of the Chesapeake watershed searching for that perfectly shaped piece of driftwood has become my life’s passion. Now I incorporate the variety of shapes and textures in my art to create sculptures from the natural and mythical worlds. These sculptures attempt to demonstrate life and movement while highlighting the majestic beauty of the driftwood.

My sculptures cover a menagerie of subjects from mermaids and centaurs to horses, foxes, sea turtles to herons and eagles. All sculptures are thoroughly cleaned and treated with a paraffin‐based preservative.

Graduate of St. Mary’s College
Graduate work, Chico State University, University of Maryland Industrial Arts/ Vocational Carpentry, Instructor 33 yrs.

Hometown: Fort Atkinson, WI

“I was raised in Wisconsin among the woods and bluffs, interacting with wildlife and spawning a lifelong fascination with animals.

My quest is to capture an animal’s essence that will create a strong human connection, reminding us that we are all creatures sharing this earth.”

Mark received his MFA from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and his BFA from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. He teaches art to undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater at Rock County.