Farmhouse Zoo Animal Artwork

This gorgeous Bronze Horse Sculpture "Stallion" by Eli Hopkins for Mark Hopkins Sculpture captures the nobility and vitality of the noble beast in stunning contemporary style and realistic detail. Crafted in the finest bronze available using a special "hot casting" technique, the "Stallion" bust seems to convey a sense of motion caught in time with its flung-back mane and rippling neck and chest muscles. Its breathtaking colors are produced by applying several chemical patinas to the metal to create subtly shifting tones. Limited to a very special edition of only 100 pieces, "Stallion" makes an incredible gift for a horse-loving friend or family member. Crafted with pride in the USA.
Internationally renowned American artist Mark Hopkins creates bronze sculptures that have thrilled collectors and casual art fans alike for more than two decades. Mark Hopkins' unique balance of organic inspiration and singular contemporary design has been called "bronze in motion" for its fluid look, which often appears to display natural beauty in defiance of gravity.
About Mark Hopkins
Mark Hopkins takes his inspiration for every facet of life on Earth, from the majesty of wildlife to mankind's interaction with nature, and produces limited-edition pieces that evoke a sense of awe and respect for the mysteries and loveliness of the world around us. Collectors of his work include Barbara Mandrell, Clint Eastwood, Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, George and Barbara Bush and a host of other luminaries and corporations including the National League Association of Baseball Club Owners, the Atlanta National Golf Club, Humana, Coca-Cola and others. Each Mark Hopkins sculpture is crafted with pride in the USA.
Captivated by form and design, Mark has personally created a signature style of vibrant vitality resulting from decades of study. Encouraged by parents and teachers from an early age, Mark's unique talent developed alongside his technical skills of sculpting and casting. As an artist, Mark is constantly challenging himself to render the rich beauty of life and the deep emotion of the human soul into flowing sculptural form, noting "I strive to express beyond the image, to catch spirit, to reveal deeper emotions, and to share joy. "
About the Production Process
From the artist's hand to the final polishing stages, many intricate steps go into the creation of a limited edition bronze sculpture. First the reproduction mold is made in which layers of silicone rubber and plaster are delicately applied to the original work. Then hot wax is poured into the reproduction mold to form an exact replica of the original sculpture.
When the wax replica is removed from the mold, it is then inspected and refined or "chased" by hand to remove any imperfections that may have occurred in the reproduction process. Next, ceramic cup and wax sprues, or gates, are added which later will help channel the molten bronze into the shell to create the sculpture.
The next step is creating the ceramic shell by alternately dipping the wax replica over a period of several days into a vat of liquid slurry, then a vat of silica crystals. The shell is then set to dry, and the process repeats until the shell has reached the appropriate thickness and strength.
The finished shell is placed in a high temperature oven that melts and removes the wax (the traditional "lost wax" method). The hardened or "fired" shell is secured, so the molten bronze can now be poured into the wax impression.

This boldly striking Bison Dust and Thunder Sculpture is created by wildlife artist Joe Slockbower. This piece captures incredible detail of the king of the prairie in a compellingly lifelike bust.

• Artist Joe Slockbower
• Cold cast in porcelain, alabaster powders, and resin
• Hand painted in fine detail using the finest acrylics
• Perfect desktop size

Artist Mark Hopkins' unique "Bull's Dominion" Bronze Sculpture celebrates a familiar and universally famous image from the American West in stunning detail and lifelike color. Handcrafted right here in the USA using special "hot casting" techniques and finished with innovative patina processes to produce its mix of natural and metallic hues, "Bull's Dominion" adds stylish western flair to any decor as it expresses your love for the beauty of nature in all its forms. Only 950 pieces will be produced of this design from Mark Hopkins' American Animal Collection, making it a valuable collector's item and imaginative gift idea.
Internationally renowned American artist Mark Hopkins creates bronze sculptures that have thrilled collectors and casual art fans alike for more than two decades. Mark Hopkins' unique balance of organic inspiration and singular contemporary design has been called "bronze in motion" for its fluid look, which often appears to display natural beauty in defiance of gravity.
About Mark Hopkins
Mark Hopkins takes his inspiration for every facet of life on Earth, from the majesty of wildlife to mankind's interaction with nature, and produces limited-edition pieces that evoke a sense of awe and respect for the mysteries and loveliness of the world around us. Collectors of his work include Barbara Mandrell, Clint Eastwood, Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, George and Barbara Bush and a host of other luminaries and corporations including the National League Association of Baseball Club Owners, the Atlanta National Golf Club, Humana, Coca-Cola and others. Each Mark Hopkins sculpture is crafted with pride in the USA.
Captivated by form and design, Mark has personally created a signature style of vibrant vitality resulting from decades of study. Encouraged by parents and teachers from an early age, Mark's unique talent developed alongside his technical skills of sculpting and casting. As an artist, Mark is constantly challenging himself to render the rich beauty of life and the deep emotion of the human soul into flowing sculptural form, noting "I strive to express beyond the image, to catch spirit, to reveal deeper emotions, and to share joy. "
About the Production Process
From the artist's hand to the final polishing stages, many intricate steps go into the creation of a limited edition bronze sculpture. First the reproduction mold is made in which layers of silicone rubber and plaster are delicately applied to the original work. Then hot wax is poured into the reproduction mold to form an exact replica of the original sculpture.
When the wax replica is removed from the mold, it is then inspected and refined or "chased" by hand to remove any imperfections that may have occurred in the reproduction process. Next, ceramic cup and wax sprues, or gates, are added which later will help channel the molten bronze into the shell to create the sculpture.
The next step is creating the ceramic shell by alternately dipping the wax replica over a period of several days into a vat of liquid slurry, then a vat of silica crystals. The shell is then set to dry, and the process repeats until the shell has reached the appropriate thickness and strength.
The finished shell is placed in a high temperature oven that melts and removes the wax (the traditional "lost wax" method). The hardened or "fired" shell is secured, so the molten bronze can now be poured into the wax impression.

The StyleCraft Ferdinand Hand Embellished Canvas Art is a bold piece with vibrant rainbow colors. This wall art features hand embellished details that make the piece one-of-a-kind. Place it in your bedroom, dining room, or living room.

Features

• Due to the production process, each piece is unique and no two are exactly alike.
• Ferdinand the Bull is a bold statement piece with the vibrant rainbow colors used to create line direction and shape.
• This piece is printed onto a stretched canvas and then hand embellished details are added to make it a one of a kind piece.

Due to lighting and monitor differences, actual colors and finishes may vary slightly from what appears online.

Hand carved in teakwood and ivory darabela wood by Thai artisan Amporn, this piece depicts the sweet and special bond between a mother and child elephant as they walk close to each other. Because these pieces are carved by hand, size and shape may vary slightly.