WHIMSY ( birds, animals, people)

WHIMSY ( birds, animals, people) | Trudi Gilliam

Owl Tree
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13” x 10” x 2”. A great horned owl sitting in a cottonwood tree showing its brilliant fall colors.
Holiday collection
copper/brass/acrylic paint. My latest collection of ornaments for the holidays. Prices range from 60. To 45. Sizes vary. Inquiries welcome.
wall lizard
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4” x 12” x 1”. This happy guy lives on the wall, searching for bugs!
Queen Trigger Fish on a Seafan
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12” x 12” x 3”. One of the most colorful fish on the reef, the Queen Trigger Fish is the chameleon of the sea, changing colors due to its surroundings, or mood. This piece can be purchased at…
Kingfisher
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2” x 7”
Magpie
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6” x 9”
Ranting Raven
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2” x 7 1/2”
Tuxedo Cat
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6” x 4 1/2”
Grey Tabby cat
copper/brass/acrylic paint, Linen, 4 1/2” x 6” x 1/2”
Bumblebee
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 61/2” x 10” x 11/2”
Swallowtail Butterfly
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6” x 7” x 1 1/2”
A Winter NIght in my Backyard
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 12 " x 2". A childhood memory and inspiration from the Northern Lights helped to create this whimsical Winter scene...
Mr. and Mrs. Snowman
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1/2". Tis the season again for snow in Montana and for my whimsical snowmen. They can be found at Right Angle's Gallery and Frame Shop in Ennis, Montana!
Night Owl, Northern Pygmy Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 12 " x 2 1/2"
Customized Dog ornaments
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 6" x 1/4". A lovely collection of dog ornaments commissioned by a client for Christmas. A special way to remember a deceased pet...
Green Dragon fly 12"x10"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 12" x 3". An oversized Dragonfly for an outside wall to add whimsy to a garden, or entryway...
Ruffus and Paintbrush
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 4" x 2". As they travel north, hummingbirds follow the wildflowers in bloom. One of our early wildflowers that sustain hummingbirds is the Indian Paintbrush...
Western Meadowlark
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 12" x 7" x 3". The Western Meadowlark is Montana's State bird. It starts is beautiful song in mid spring .
Brown Trout in the Riffle
copper, brass, acrylic paint, river stones, 23" x 16 1/2" x 3". Spring marks the beginning of a busy fishing season on the Madison River which runs through the Madison Valley. Brown trout in the Riffle...
Spring Dance of the Sandhills
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 7". These three sandhill cranes can be sold separately. They range in price from 195. to 175. depending on size.
hatchlings
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 16" x 5". Hatchings entering their first wave and out to sea.
Tropical Fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint. Here is a collection of tropical fish on display at Fish Face Gallery on St. Thomas. Prices vary according to size and detail from 75.-50.
Festival moko jumbie ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 3" x 1". Moko Jumbies are always in season! But are seen more often during festivals, and parades! This one is on display at Fish Face on St. Thomas in Palm Passage, Charlotte Amalie...
Blue Jellyfish
copper/brass/sea glass, 10" x 5 x 2". This abstract jellyfish is a mixed media sculpture with a beautiful rare piece of seagrass, a blue bottle bottom. In the center of the seagrass is an antique button with a blue porc…
Red Band Parrot Fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 7" x 1". The Red Band Parrot fish is a very colorful reef fish and this time of year, the colors of Christmas.
Spotted Drum
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3" x 6" x 1". Spotted Drum fish can be found on tropical reefs through out the Caribbean. They are easily spotted due to their distinct black and white coloration.
Saw Whet Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 12 " x 2". One of the more iconic owls found where I live. They love open fields with juniper and low brush for habitat, and they are voracious hunters of mice, and voles.
Ranting Raven
7" x 8" x 1 1/2". Always vocal, Ranting Raven is typical of an upset Raven!
Winter Wind Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 10" x 2". In Montana, the winds blow in winter which is the inspiration for this mask. Cold colors...
Prairfie Flower Antelope Buck Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14 1/2 ' x 9" x 2 1/2"
Long Eared Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 12 " x 2 1/2". I love the colors of Autumn and the Long Eared Owl carries those colors for camouflage. This one is happily sitting in an Aspen Tree.
Chick-a-Dee and Sunrise Sunflower
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 5" x 2". A fall inspired sculpture. Chick-a-Dees enjoying the mature sunflower seeds are a common sight in gardens across Montana.
Jumbie Ornaments
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 3 1/2" x 1/4". A grouping of 4 mojo jumbie ornaments @ 80. each. The mono jumbie is one of the cultural icons of the Virgin Islands. They are colorful, stilt dancers that show up at var…
Eclipsed Sun
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 9" x 2". My interpretation of the Solar Eclipse in April. I did not see it here in Montana, but friends shared photos of the event. I was impressed by how black the moon looked at the ex…
Blue Jelly Fish
copper/brass/sea glass, 12" x 6" x 2 1/2". A lovely piece of blue sea glass bottle bottom is the centerpiece for this abstract jelly fish. This lovely wall sculpture can be seen at Seven Sister's Gallery in Morro Bay, C…
Barracuda
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 16" x 2 1/2". The barracuda is one of the top predators on the Caribbean Reef. I cannot be missed due to its shiny silver color as it slowly drifts through the sea.
Humpback Cow and Calf
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 16" 1/2" x 3 1/2". Humpback Whales return to the waters of the Caribbean in winter to give birth to their calves. St. Croix has had many sightings of Humpback Whales breeching off the N…
14" Hawksbill Turtle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 14" x 3 1/2". My first Hawksbill Turtle. The shell has a variety of colors from brown, to gold, to white, black, and turquoise. This turtle has sold, but like all my pieces, I can re-cr…
14" Green Sea Turtle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14” x 14” x 3 1/2". Sea turtles are one of the most popular marine animals I make. They are whimsical, and colorful. When diving or snorkeling they are so much fun to watch! I make sea turtle…
Queen Trigger
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 6 1/2" x 1". I have made many Queen Trigger Fish and they never look the same. Called the Chameleons of the sea, they change color based on environment, and mood. They are truly one of t…
Yellow Tail Damsel Fish with Corals
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2". The Yellowtail Damsel Fish is one of the most distinctive tropical fish on the Caribbean Reef. Its bright turquoise dots are almost like neon. It is one fish that cannot…
Spotted Horse
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 9" x 1". Horsing around with a decorative spotted horse...
Tuxedo Cat ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 2 1/2" x 1/4". I love the look of tuxedo cats. They have attitude!
Reef Fish ensemble
copper/brass/acrylic paint. This grouping of tropical reef fish is on display at Fish Face in Palm Passage, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. They vary in size and price. You can request prices from Fis…
Mr. And Mrs. Snowman
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6” x 5” x 1/2”. “Baby it’s cold outside,” but just the right temperature for making snowmen! These two ornaments will be hanging out at Right Angles Gallery in Ennis, Montana. Can be sold sep…
Male and Female Monarchs
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 7 1/2" x 2". A pair of male and female monarch butterflies on their way to the California Coast!
Green Dragonfly
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8” x 10” x 2”. Made for a greenhouse outdoor wall. Green Dragonfly.
Roudy Raven
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 10 1/2" x 1 1/2". Fall brings lots of birds onto my hill. One of the more vocal ones is the raven. It perches on a high spot and observes all the action around it. They are not stealthy…
Blue Dotted Starfish
copper/brass/sea glass, 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2”. An abstract starfish using the colors of the sea and sea glass.
Spotted Blue Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 1". Octopus can change their colors and textures depending on their surroundings. This one is matching the Caribbean blue seas. I love octopi!
Blue Jellyfish
copper/brass/sea glass, 12" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2"
The Swimmers, Baby Sea Turtles
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 13" x 3"
Autumn Bull
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15” x 18” x 2”
Red HInd
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3" x 7 1/2" x 1/2"
Humpback Cow and Calf III
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 16" x 2 1/2". A Cow and Calf Humpback pair's ballet in the sea. They can be seen at The Seven Sisters Gallery in Morro Bay, CA.
Baby Sea Turtles, Into the Foam
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 2". It is turtle hatching time in the Virgin Islands. These baby green sea turtles have reached the sea foam along the shoreline...
Midnight Parrot Fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1". I love all the blue patterns on this reef fish!
Banded Butterfly Fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 6" x 1". Usually seen in pairs, the banded butterfly fish is a regular visitor to coral reefs in the Caribbean.
Porcupine Fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 6" x 1". This porcupine fish is one of many small reef fish that are continually on display at Fish Face, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.
Orange Striped Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 8" x 1". Octopus continue to amaze me with their strange ways and intelligence. They are the chameleons of the sea, changing colors to adapt to their surroundings. This orange stripe…
Missed Opportunity, Rainbow Trout
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 13” x 10” x 3 1/2”. A trout’s missed opportunity for a meal; passing by a nice large insect!
Rainbow Trout "Hiding on the Bank"
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 13" x 10" x 5". This piece sold almost immediately as a Father's Day gift to an avid fisherman. Happy Father's Day!
Summer in the Forest
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 10" x 2 1/2". Summer in the Forest will be available at the Madison Valley Arts Festival in Ennis, Montana the first Saturday of August as a raffle prize. The Festival is a wonderful co…
Grizzly Bear Mask, My Little Chick-A-Dee
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13” x 12” x 3”
Stoplight Parrot fish
Watercolor, Paper, 10" x 12"
Waiting Out the Storm, Kingfisher
Watercolor, Paper, 10" x 12". A very territorial bird, the Kingfisher can be found along streams and rivers throughout the United States. It is a very vocal bird as well, recognized by its loud chirping when another bir…
Caribbean Reef Octopus
Watercolor, Paper, 10 » x 12 ». A master of camouflage, the reef octopus takes on the color and texture of its surroundings.
Juvenile Yellowtail Damsel Fish
Watercolor, 10 » x 12 ». The Juvenile Yellowtail Damsel fish is also called the Jewel fish for good reason. Those electric blue dots, which disappear when mature, shimmer in the tropical coral reef.
Skinny Blue, Blue Starfish
Watercolor, 10" x 12". One of the if not the most colorful of the starfish. Found in the Pacific.
Royal Starfish, On the Ocean Floor
Watercolor, 10" x 12". The Royal Starfish is one of the more colorful starfish found in the Western Atlantic and south to the Caribbean. The bright yellow/orange around the perimeter of the starfish really makes it stan…
Purple Starfish in the Seaweed
Watercolor, 10" x 12"
Queen Trigger Fish
Watercolor, 10" x 12". Called the chameleon of the sea, the queen trigger fish changes colors due to its surroundings and mood. One of the more colorful fish on the reef.
Stomping Grounds, Sandhill Cranes
Watercolor, 10" x 12". When the sandhills migrate to Montana in the spring, they gather in fields doing their mating dances. It is quite a dramatic scene with the large birds stomping and calling out, thus Stamping Grou…
View from Above, Spotted Rays
Watercolor, 8" x 10". The beautiful patterns on the backs of spotted rays can be appreciated with a "View from Above."
Red Starfish
Watercolor, 12" x 8". Red Starfish are found in the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, as they age, their surface is covered with red knobs. They are a very bright and beautiful creature!
Purple Octopus in a Coral Reef
Watercolor, 8 inches x 12 inches. Octopus are an obsession of mine, they are such unusual and unique creatures and their camouflage abilities are exceptional. This one takes on the colors of the surrounding reef.
The Octopus’s Garden
copper/brass/sea glass, 12” x 12” x 6 2/2”. A whimsical look at an Octopus’s collection of sea glass.
Downy Woodpecker
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 2 1/2" x 1/2". One of the most common woodpeckers seen in the winter is the Downy Woodpecker, part of the Winter Birds exhibit at Right Angles Gallery and Frame Shop in Ennis, Montana.
Raven
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 7" x 1/2". The Raven is part of the Winter Birds collection at Right Angles Gallery in Ennis, Montana.
Great Horned Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 51/2" x 31/2" x 1/2". The Great Horned Owl is part of the Winter Birds collection at Right Angles Gallery in Ennis, Montana.
Spruce Grouse
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 31/2" x 1/2". The Spruce Grouse is part of the Winter Birds collection of ornaments at Right Angles Gallery in Ennis, Montana.
black capped chick-a-dee
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 31/2" x 4" x 1/2". One of winter bird's most active and vocal, the Black Capped Chick-a-Dee is on display at Right Angles Gallery and is part of the Winter Birds collection.
Northern Pygmy Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 3" x 1/2". The Northern Pygmy owl is part of the Winter Birds collection of ornaments at Right Angles Gallery in Ennis, Montana.
Flicker
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 61/2" x 31/2" x 1/2". The Flicker is one of the Winter Bird ornaments at Right Angles Gallery in Ennis, Montana.
red breasted nuthatch
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 31/2" x 4" x 1/2". The Red Breasted Nuthatch is one of the Winter Birds now on display at Right Angles Gallery in Ennis, Montana.
Bald Eagle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 61/2' x 1/2". The Bald Eagle is one of the more majestic Winter Birds now on display at Right Angles Gallery and Frame Shop in Ennis, Montana.
Clark's Nutcracker
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 7" x 1/2"
Festival Jumbie II
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 6" x 2"
Festival Jumbie I
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 6" x 2"
Barracuda
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 12" x 1". The barracuda, with its vicious looking underbite, swims stealthily thru the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. It appears, seemingly out of nowhere!
Great Blue Heron Ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 4" x 1/4"
Bohemian Waxwing
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 6" x 1/4". The Bohemian Waxwing is one of the more colorful winter birds found in Montana. They fly in huge flocks and descend on juniper trees to consume the tree's berries. Quite a sig…
Piliated Woodpecker
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 3" x 1/4". The pileated woodpecker is one of the largest of the woodpeckers. It has an amazing ability to hear insects under the bark of a tree and can chop wood very quickly! They do no…
Ring-Necked Pheasant
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 9 1/2" x 1/4". The ring-necked pheasant is one of the more colorful birds seen in the winter. Its bright colors contrast the stark, sometimes snowy landscape as it darts along the roadsi…
black billed magpie ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 9" x 1/4"
Barred Owl ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 x 2 1/2" x 1/4"
Mahi Mahi
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 14" x 2"
Three Leatherback Turtles
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 17" x 2 1/2". An unusual request from a client, can I make a key holder with leatherback sea turtles in the design. Here is the result!
Hummingbird Moth
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 12" x 2". This large moth shows up in the fall and is a dead ringer for a hummingbird, thus the nickname Hummingbird Moth.
Great Gray Owl
copper/brass/sea glass, 9" x 10" x 2 1/2". One of the more elusive owls of the northern forests of North America. The Grey owl is also called the Grey Ghost for good reason...
Autumn Sun ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1". As the sun continues it trip south, its color continues to deepen at sunset...
Black Bear ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 7" x 1/4"
Snowy Owl ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 3/4" x 3" x 1/2"
Downy Woodpecker Ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 2 1/2" x 1/2". As fall approaches, woodpeckers of all kinds become more active. Here in Montana, one of my favorites is the downy woodpecker. It loves the sunflower seed heads left in my…
Reef Fish Ensemble
copper/brass/acrylic paint. Size and prices vary with this collection of reef fish. From the to clockwise is a porcupine fish 6 inches longfor 60., scrawled cow fish 7 inches long for 55., red band parrot fish 8 1/2 inc…
Orca Pair
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14 » x 20 » x 2 ». Orca whales are not usually seen off the coast of St. Croix, bust last week a pair was seen off of The East End of the island. That event inspired me to make my first orcas…
Seahorse Ensemble
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 3" x 1/2". These seahorses come in 4 different colors: red, orange, yellow, and brown; they are 60. each. Soon to be shipped to St. Croix where they will be on display at Dive Experience…
Great Blue Heron
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 7" x 2". Great Blue Herons are taking advantage of the low water this time of year! Gone fishing...
Antelope Buck, Sunflowers!
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 8 1/2" x 2". Now that summer is winding down in Montana the antelope bucks are gathering their harems for mating season, and the wild sunflowers are starting to show up on the sides of…
Blue Green Dragonfly
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 12" x 1 1/2". Dragon Flys are abundant on the Madison River this time of year. They are magical to watch as they flutter around.
Burrowing Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 3" x 1/2". Burrowing Owls are very amusing little owls. They live in groups, and are very curious.
Detail Floating Mermaid
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 26" x 2". Every mermaid I make has a different face. They are not all beautiful, some are, like this one, Floating Mermaid, but some look like trolls!
Western Tanager ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1/4". The Western Tanager is one of the Rocky Mountain's more colorful song bird.
Graysby Grouper
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 10" x 1 1/2". The graysby is one of the variations of the grouper found in tropical seas. The varieties are colorful with spots, stripes, and differing size. They all maintain the very n…
Spotted Drum Ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 61/2" x 1/4". The spotted drum is one of the more exotic looking and unusually colored reef fish found in the Caribbean. Its dorsal fin delicately sways as the drum swims along...
Spotted Ray
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 14” x 1 1/2". Spotted Rays have such an interesting pattern of dots on their backs. They are graceful creatures as they glide thru the seas...
Blue Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1". Lovely shades of blue on this whimsical octopus with a nice face!
Spring Awakenings Bear Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 9" x 2 1/2"
Kingfisher ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 5 1/2" x 1/4". One of my favorite birds. I keep my eyes and ears open while near the Madison River as Kingfishers are often found on tree limbs over hanging the river, or on power lines…
Wooly Lamb Ornament looking right
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2" x 6" x 1/2". New ornament available at The Village Artisans' Gallery in Boiling Springs, PA.
Brown Trout
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 12" x 1 1/2". It is spring time in the Rockies and the fishing has ramped up! The Madison River runs through the town where I live; it is one of the premier fisheries in the United State…
Sandhill Males and Femaile
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 6 1/2" x 1". This trio of Sandhill Cranes can be purchased separately for 150. or as a grouping.
Brook Trout
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 11" x 1". Spring time in the Rockies, let the fishing begin! One of the most colorful trout, Brookies can be found in high mountain lakes and streams.
Spring Nest, "Feather Bed"
copper, brass, acrylic paint, river stones, 5" x 5" x 3 1/2". So many bird sounds now that spring has arrived. I naturally thought of all the nests that are being built as the birds pair up for the season... This nest i…
Humpack Whales
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 19" x 2 1/2". The humpback whales are back in the waters off the North Shore of St. Croix in the Caribbean to calve and enjoy the warm waters. This pair can be seen at Dive Experience o…
Purple Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/2". So many people are fascinated by the life style of the octopus. This purple octopus is going to a collector of octopi.
Turquoise Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Dancing Cranes
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 19 x 20" x 1 1/2". The joy of spring as seen with the dance of the migrating sand hill cranes.
Festival Moko Jumbie I
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 30" x 6" x 2". Moko Jumbies are one of the iconic folk figures of Virgin Islands Culture. They are seen during holidays and festivals. Their costumes are vibrant and colorful. The height of t…
Festival Moko Jumbie II
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 28" x 8" x 2". The U.S. Virgin Island's symbol of celebration and culture. Moko Jumbies are seen a festivals and holidays as a welcome to good spirits! They are colorful, festive, and so much…
Sea Glass Beach, Yellowlegs and Sandpipers
copper/brass/sea glass, 151/2" x 20" x 2 1/2". A winter beach can get kind of crowded as the shore birds hunt and peck among chards of sea glass. It is a Sea Glass Beach.
Into the Wave! Baby Sea Turtles
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 11" x 4 1/2". Baby sea turtles first encounter with their world, the sea!
Four-Eyed Butterfly Fish Pair
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 7" x 2 1/2". Four-Eyed Butterfly fish are usually found in pairs. They are a colorful addition to life on a coral reef in the tropics. This pair is available at Dive Experience on St. Cr…
Three Fish, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 14" x 1 1/2". Montana game fish.
"Winter Companions". Deer Mask with Chick-a-Deejpeg
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 12" x 2 1/2". Two icons of the winter season here in Montana, just hanging out together!
Midnight
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 7" x 1/2"
Snowflake
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 1/2"
Splash
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 7" x 1/2"
Such a Pretty Thing
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 5" x 1". This Pretty Little Thing refers to the sea glass being held by the mermaid.
Dottie
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 6" x 1/4"
Black, White and Gold Pinto
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 7" x 1/4"
Pinto
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 7" x 1/4". A horse of a different color! This Pinto is one of a stable of horse ornaments I am making for the holidays...
Nittany Lion in Winter
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9 1/2" x 8" x 2"
Orange Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1". A smaller version of my octopus design is available at Dive Experience on St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
Red Willow Moose
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 2"
Spanish Hogfish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 6" x 1"
Autumn Bear
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 16" x 2 1/2". In Montana, Grizzly bears really start to bulk up for their long winter sleep right about now. They can sense that fall is just around the corner!
Humpback Cow and Calf
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 23" x 2 1/2"
Humpback Whale
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 23" x 2". Humpback whales migrate along the California Coast and can be seen from the shoreline off of Morro Bay where Seven Sisters Gallery is located.
Tropical Fish Collection
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2"-4 1/2" x 2"-4 1/2" x 1/2". A collection of various tropical fish to be used as Christmas ornament presents. They look like an underwater traffic jam!
April Sandhill
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 6 1/2" x 1". The Sandhill Cranes return to Montana in April and stay through the summer. They are one of the first migratory birds to return every spring!
P.K. and Skyler
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 8' x 2 1/2". Two best friends, Skyler and P.C.
Queen Parrot Fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 2" x 4" x 1/2". A special order for a very small parrot fish, lots of fantasy colors too....
Hiding Place, Nest
copper, brass, acrylic paint, river stones, 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 5 1/2". Bird nest's are the epitome of spring to me. They represent renewal, and I am so amazed by the skill that birds have to create these wonders of the n…
Parrot fish pair
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 6 1/2". Parrot fish come in a variety of colors and sizes. Here is an example of two types, Princess Parrot fish with its multi colors, and Midnight Parrot fish with its beautiful bl…
Blue Ringed Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8” x 9” x 1”. One of the more colorful species of Octopus found in the tropical waters of the Pacific.
Blue Bison
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18" x 14" x 3 1/2". Surviving winter in Yellowstone is a daunting task, Blue Bison is cold!!
Red and White Starfish
copper/brass/sea glass, 6" x 6" x 2"
Green and Orange Starfish
copper/brass/sea glass, 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 1 1/2". A bright, colorful starfish with a lovely center of stacked sea glass...
Royal Blue Starfish
copper/brass/sea glass, 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2". The Royal Starfish is a vivid blue color. I have added some lovely sea glass in the center of this stellar starfish!
Red Jellyfish
copper/brass/sea glass, 9" x 6" x 2". A rare piece of red sea glass enhances this beautiful jellyfish sculpture...
Red Starfish
copper/brass/sea glass, 7 1/2" x 8" x 2". A Red Starfish with lovely frosted seagrass bottle bottoms and an antique button for more shininess!
Red Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 1 1/2". Octopus are marvelous, mysterious creatures. They can change color depending on their mood, and circumstance. This particular octopus is showing her colors! Maybe sh…
Four Sanderlings
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 14" x 2". Sanderlings are a joy to watch as they run along the water's edge...
Pikey
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 5" x 1/4". Pikey is an adorable, black faced French Bulldog whose owner loves him so much! Pikey will be hanging on his owner's Christmas Tree from now on...
Bailey
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1/4". Bailey is a much beloved labradoodle. Here he is soon to be hanging on his owner's Christmas Tree!
Thomas
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 6 1/2" x 1/4". Orange cats have a special place in my heart...
Austrailian Shepherd
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2" x 6" x 1/4". For the holidays, someones favorite pet to hand on the tree.
Prince Charles
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6' x 3" x 1/4". This is the year of the Pet! We are spending so much time at home with our furry family members. Here is a commemorative black cat for a client's son for Christmas! I can make…
A Black and White Sheepadoodle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2" x 6" x 1/4". One of the more charming of the new mixed breeds is the Sheep Dog, Poodle mix. Such a face!
English Bulldog
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 5 1/2" x 1/4". One of many dog ornaments for a show at Right Angles Gallery in Ennis, MT starting on Nov. 23 running until Dec. 31.
Siamese Cat
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2" x 5" x 1/4". My favorite breed of cat. A very curious, intelligent pet!
Bassett Hound
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 1/4". Bassett Hounds are a beloved breed of dog. They are noted for their devotion to their family. This Bassett is part of the Comfort and Joy collection to be on display a…
Boston Terrier
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 5" x 1/4". Comfort and Joy, an exhibit starting on November 23 at Right Angle's Gallery in Ennis, Montana. A collection of Trudi's whimsical ornaments representing our pets!, who provide…
Snowflakes
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18” x 9” x 2”
Autumn Glow Big Horn Ram
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 11" x 2 1/2". A crown of Indian Blanket flowers decorate this Big Horn Ram, celebrating the beginning of fall in the mountains.
Great Horned Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 16" x 2". Owls and Fall just go together. This one is sitting in a cottonwood tree watching the world go by...
Bab's Scorpian
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 4 1/2" x 4"
The LIttle Boy, Oscar
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2". A portrait of our dear little Oscar. A gift for his "father", Walter, on Father's Day. We lost Oscar last month. He was with us for 13 years and was such a good dog.
Man in the Moon Lucky Stars!
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 10" x 2"
Hiding in the Lilies
copper, brass, acrylic paint, river stones, 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 4". Early wildflowers, Glacier Lilies, adorn this small nest with three small riverstone eggs.
Cock Pheasant
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 14 1/2" x 1 1/2". Beautifully colored male bird.
Senor Chichi
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 8" x 1/2". A sweet little chihuahua named Chichi made for a client.
Blue Bird Tree
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 10" x 2 1/2". In March, bluebirds gather before winter's grip is over...
Green Sea Turtle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 14" x 2"
Antillean Hummingbird
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3" x 5" x 1". Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away... Seals and Croft, "Oh Hummingbird."
Humpback Cow and Calf
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9 1/2" x 21" x 2". Humpback whales are found calving in the warm waters of the Caribbean this time of year. This pair of cow and calf are on their way to St. Thomas Gallery, Fish Face in Palm…
Red Seahorse
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 3 1/2" x 1". A stylized version of an underwater favorite!
Great Barracuda
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 13" x 1". Not as dangerous as they are scary looking, the great barracuda is one top predators on the coral reef. They can be seen cruising around the waters of St. Croix where I use to…
Large Lionfish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 14" x 2 1/2"
Leopard Ray
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 21" x 14" x 2". This Leopard Ray will be part of a silent auction on March 17, at the Botanical Gardens on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands for a Nature Conservancy fundraiser.
Jumbie Trio
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 14" x 1 1/2". Moko Jumbies are cultural icons of the Virgin Islands, colorful, and exciting to watch as they march down parade routes, or participate in Island celebrations.
Great Grey Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 12" x 2". The ghost of the woods...
To the Left, and To the Right Ravens
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 22" x 1". Politics as usual among birds, "Debating Ravens, To The Left, and To The Right! Available at Right Angle's Gallery and Frame Shop in Ennis, Montana.
Ripe Bananas
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 11" x 4 1/2". West Indian Cottage with lots of character, and ripe bananas!
Fairy Basslet
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 2" x 5 1/2" x 1/4". The Fairy Basslet is one of the tiny, bright gems of the Caribbean Reef.
Queen Trigger Fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 1/2". Sometimes called the chameleon of the sea, the Queen Trigger fish changes color with surroundings and mood. One of the more exotic tropical fish in the Caribbean Sea.
Spotted Manta Ray
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7” x 10” x 1/4”
Peacock Flounder
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3" x 6" x 1/2". The peacock flounder has such beautiful colors on its surface, like a Abstract Expressionist painting...
Pileated Woodpecker on Wood
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 12" x 5" x 3 1/2". Winter is the time for woodpeckers. The pileated woodpecker is a favorite of mine...
HIgh Noon at the Market
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2". Staying cool at noon in the Caribbean...
Floating_in_the_Current
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12” x 18” x 1 1/2”
Tern Beach 17"x14"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 17" x 2". Royal Terns migrate to the Caribbean in the winter to nest. An ideal spot is Tern Beach! Available at Fish Face, Palm Passage, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
Fat Cat
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1/4". Fat cats rule!
Winter Storm Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 11" x 2". Mid-November in Montana, winter is on its way. Blowing in from the north..
Giraffe
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
Zebra
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 61/2” x 6”
Smooch
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 2". A darling mask of Smooch a chocolate lab...
The Prophet
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 7" x 2". Holy Rasta!
Northern Saw-Whet Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 12" x 2". A small, very cunning owl...
Hummingbird Moth
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 8" x 2". The hummingbird moth shows up around mid September, a harbinger of Autumn. It likes to flutter around my potted plants on the deck and really does look like a hummingbird!
long eared owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 14" x 2 1/2". Owls, red maple leaves, fall, beautiful!
Large Lionfish, Yipes Stripes!
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 12" x 2 1/2". A very exotic, invasive tropical fish, beautiful to look at, but not good for reef ecology in the Caribbean... It belongs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Spiny Lobster
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 8" x 21/2"
Green Sea Turtle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 12" x 2"
Happy Baily
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 9 1/2" x 2". What a happy face! Love the shaggy look on this client's pet mask.
Sandpiper's Beach
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 18 1/2" x 2 1/2". Sandpipers hunt and peck along a sea glass beach.
Oliver with a Golden Aura
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14 x 9" x 2". Oliver is a golden-doodle service dog. He helps children at Juvenile Court who are testifying in abuse cases. He has a golden aura, such a good dog!
Grade A, Small, Medium, and Large
copper, brass, acrylic paint, river stones, 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 4". A nest with 3 sizes all Grade A.
Sandhill Pair
copper/brass/acrylic paint
Male Sandhill, "Big Bird"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 17" x 21" x 1 1/2". The spring dance of the male sandhill crane can be quite exotic, and excitable. They truly are big birds!
Orange Octopus
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 8 1/2" x 1". They are strange creatures, but fun to look at!
Woodpecker on wood
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 9 1/2" x 8" x 2". The pileated woodpecker is found throughout the United States and is recognized by its red top notch.
Sanderlings along the Shore 18"x12"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 18" x 2". The smallest of the sandpiper birds, Sanderlings are fast little shore birds which can be seen along the Central Coast of California and the West Coast.
Hiding in Plain Sightjpg
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 12" x 14" x 8". This scene plays out in trout waters during the summer months, a dragonfly staying very still while a rainbow trout cruises along...
Blue Fin Tuna
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10 1/2" x 24" x 2"
Tabby Cat
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3" x 6" x 1/2"
Happy Rottweiler
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 8 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Bull Trout
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1". A colorful game fish found in the Northern Rockies, this piece will be on display at the Fly Fishing Festival in Ennis, MT over Labor Day Weekend, 2018, at the Right Ang…
Mayfly
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 8" x 6". Insects are fun to make using bits of wire and scrap copper... First, they are very sculptural, and second, they have comic appeal. This mayfly, with its bug eyes, and larger th…
Black and White Doggie, P.C.
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 7" x 1 1/2". A very sweet dog mask with a cute, crooked smile... for a client in Morro Bay, CA.
Stonefly
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 8 1/2" x 5" x 2". The Stonefly is one of the aquatic insects that live in the rivers of Montana during the summer fly fishing season.
Ring Neck Pheasant
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 14 1/2" x 1". Pheasant are seen quite often in the Ruby Valley where Kindred Spirits Gallery is located.
Snowy Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 12" x 21/2"
Winter Tree
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 15" x 2
Deer Trio
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 24" x 24" x 2"
Brown Trout
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 12" x 1 1/2". Spring has finally arrived here in the Northern Rockies, and with that come the fishermen! One of the fish they love to catch is the German Brown Trout, a well known game f…
Cow Humpback with Calf 22"x 12"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 22" x 2". Winter in the waters off the north shore of St. Croix is the season for Humpback Whale calving...
Large Sea Turtle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 14" x 21/2". Always a fun animal to see while snorkeling or diving. This piece can be seen or ordered from Dive Experience on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Humpback Cow and Calf 18"x10"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 18" x 1 1/2". Sightings of the magnificent humpback whales will be starting soon in the waters off the north shore of St. Croix in the Caribbean. This humpback pair can be purchased fro…
Virgin Island's Steel Band Trio
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 21" x 2". During the holidays in the Virgin Islands, steel pan carols are a familiar sound...
Longhorn Cow Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 17" x 54" x 4 1/2". A very unique animal mask commission!
Cowboy Hat with Finch
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10 1/2" x 14" x 4 1/2". Why not have a bird land on an empty cowboy hat? Seems totally logical to me...
Flower Boot I
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 17" x 12" x 21/2". What better way to display an array of Rocky Mountain wildflowers than in a colorful cowboy boot? For a special client in Montana.
Rooster
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7 1/2" x 6". An ornament Rooster to hang upon your tree!
Snowman and Snowwoman
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 71/2” x 5”. Whimsy for Christmas.
Green Woody
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 12" x 2". A funny commission, for a friend! Previously, I have made VW bugs, but never a Woody Station wagon. Turned out funky, chic.
Trumpetor Swans, "Sunset on the Lake"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20 x 20" x 2"
Red Twig Moose
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18" x 20" x 3". Red twig is a shrub that grows along creeks and river bottoms and moose love it! It serves as a nice meal in the fall and winter... You can see this gentle giant at Right Angl…
Great Gray Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 15" x 2"
Low Flyer Pelican
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 18" x 2". One of a duo of diving pelicans.
Diving Pelican
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 16" x 2". One of a duo of pelicans in the diving mode...
Irma mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 6" x 1/2". An adaptation of the satellite imagery of hurricane Irma. Having been through 5 hurricanes myself while living on the island of St. Croix, I know what it feels like in the aft…
Corgi with Autumn Flower
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 7 1/2" x 2". Corgi's have such great personalities, and this corgi's is only enhanced by the stunning red sunflower!
Eclipse Sun II
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 17" x 17" x 2"
Total Eclispe
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 9" x 1 1/2". Inspired by the upcoming eclipse, this eclipse mask represents the total eclipse with the orange glow around the corona...
August Eclipse Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 2". Celebrating the once in a lifetime event! The August Eclipse...
Summer Storm Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 15" x 1". Storm masks reflect my participation in thunderstorms, hurricanes, snowstorms, and windstorms...
Sandhill Crane "Balancing Act"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 9 1/2" x 1/2". Love sandhill cranes, they offer so many different poses!
Male Sandhill Crane
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 10"
Strutting Raven
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 9" x 1". Raven's strut with such dignity!
Spotted Ray
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 12" x 1". The spotted pattern on the surface of the ray is a natural work of art!
Summer Squall Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 17" x 2". The colors of the sun, and the Caribbean blue make up this windy mask for summer....
Annoyed Raven
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 10" x 1"
Solstice Sun
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 10" x 2"
Swallowtail Butterfly
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 12" x 21/2". Spring is in the air, and so are insects! This swallowtail was created for a client who has an image of a swallowtail on her ankle. I get all kinds of requests, this one wa…
Dragon Fly
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 11" x 1 1/2". Another icon of spring, the dragon fly with all its iridescence of blues and greens.... It is on display at Right Angles Gallery and Frame Shop in Ennis, Montana...
Joe Dee, a Yorkshire Terrier Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 7" x 2". One of my special orders, Joe Dee, is a mask of a beloved Yorkshire Terrier pet, top knot and all!
Spring Dance of the Sandhill Cranes
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14 x 16" x 1 1/2". One of the special qualities of the Sandhill Crane is their elegant dance in early spring as they pair off for mating. They are an imposing bird, large, graceful and easily…
Queen of the Gorgonian Forest (mermaid)
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18" x 22" x 1 3/4". Mermaids have captured our imaginations for centuries. Here is my take on one who lives in the Gorgonian Coral forest...
Spring Equinox Sun
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15 1/2" x 18" x 1 1/2". Spring Equinox!
"The Departure" green sea turtle hatchlings
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6 1/2" x 22" x 4". Departing into the wave! Green turtles' obstacles for their introduction into the sea...
Humpback Whale
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 18" x 1 3/4". Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of the Caribbean in winter to have their calves. They can been seen from the northern hills of St. Croix at Cane Bay.
Dreamig of Sea and Stars
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 15" x 1 3/4". "Dreaming of the Sea and Sky" a wall mask that will be on display at the Top Hat Gallery starting Feb. 2, 2017 for my exhibit there. Having once lived in the tropics, it i…
Kitty the Jack Russle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 9 1/2" x 2"
Festival Jumbies
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 28" x 8" x 1 1/2". During the holidays, the Virgin Islands folk dancers, the Moko Jumbies, don their finest costumes to entertain the people at parades and events for the enjoyment of all! Th…
Rufous, the Snow Dog!
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 10 1/2" x 1 1/2". Some dogs just love the snow! They roll in it, romp in it, put their faces in it and root around and eat it! They are what I call, snow dogs!
By the Light of the Moon, Saw-Shet owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 14 x 1 1/2"
Royal Terns, "Tern Trio"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 22" x 2". Royal Terns are winter visitors to the Central Coast of California. They make their nests on sandy beaches which make them very vulnerable to predators, and human activity. Th…
Little Blue Heron, "Beach Comber"
copper, brass, acrylic paint, pottery chards, 17" x 22" x 2". Little blue herons are commonly seen picking their way along the shore lines of the Virgin Island beaches. They beach comb to make a living! This little guy…
Brown Pelican, "Sunset Swim"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 22" x 2". There is nothing more tropical than the sight of the iconic brown pelican swimming in the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean. This brown pelican can be purchased by conta…
Luca Verde, Kim's Boy
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 9" x 2". The mask of a beautiful yellow lab, Luca Verde, who recently passed away...
Bull Moose Eating a Sunflower
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20 x 20 x 21/2"
Hiding in Plain Sight
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 12" x 16" x 15"
Louise the Pug
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9 1/2" x 8" x 1 3/4". Introducing, Louise, the California Pug!
Grey Tabby with golden eyes
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 8 1/2" x 2". A commission piece for a client in CA. What golden eyes!
State Bird of Montana, The Western Meadow Lark
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 7". The song of the Western Meadowlark welcomes spring and summer all season long. To me it is saying, "I am such a pretty bird!" This piece will be one of my m…
Blue Whale
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 17" x 1 3/4". The Blue Whale is the world's largest mammal. It roams the world's oceans and to me is a symbol of the grandeur of life on earth.
Sweetie Pie the Jack Russle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 6 1/2" x 1 1/2". Jack Russles, so full of personality! Sweetie Pie with the heart shaped tag fits the profile...
Beagle, "Chrysanthemum, Nickname, Chrissy"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 8" x 2"
Debating Ravens "To the Left and to the Right"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 24". Ravens, well known for their opinions, debate politics...
Sandhill Trio
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 13" x 1 1/2". Sandhill Crane family of three!
Mermaid Emerging from the Sea
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 25" x 14" x 21/2". Mystical, magical mermaids! This one is going to the tropical seas of St. Thomas, "Mermaid Emerging From The Sea."
Boston Terrier, "Baby Blue"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 7 1/2" x 2". What a cutie!
Boarder Collie, "The Sheriff"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 9" x 2. Besides having so much personality, Boarder Collies are the bosses of the fields, whether it be cows, sheep, or kids! They keep things in line, which is why I call this guy, The…
Pug "Shining Star"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 6 1/2" x 1 1/2". Shooting Star, a Pug with confidence and determination!
Golden Girl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10 1/2" x 8" x 2"
All Dressed Up
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/2". Inspired by my brother's black lab, Cookie! I am enjoying the dog mask gig! Next will be the golden retriever!
Natalee (Basset Hound)
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 6" x 1". Natalee the Basset Hound is a treasured pet living in Kentucky. Soulful eyes...
Starry Girl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 9" x 2". My first dog mask should fittingly be my own dog, Star, my faithful friend for 15 years and now gone...
Bananaqit
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 51/2". The Banana-qit, or its better known name, Sugar Bird, is the Territorial bird of the Virgin Islands. Its cheerful chirping and colors are a welcome sight on sunny mornings. Ma…
Hello Moko Jumbie
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 19" x 7" x 2". The Christmas Season is always herald in by the iconic Moko Jumbies of the Virgin Islands. This one will wind up at my show, "Departures" at Design Works on St. Croix, Jan. 21,…
Dreams of the Caribbean Sea
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 14" x 2". The colors, and beauty of the Caribbean Sea when dreaming, results in feelings of serenity...
Large Green Sea Turtle
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 10" x 1 1/2". Love sea turtles, they are one of the icons of the tropical reef, especially the green sea turtle. They live and breed in the Caribbean year round.
Heading West
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 18" x 21/2". So often you see a pair of pelicans flying in tandem heading out to sea at sunset. I never get tired of seeing them soar!
Gold lam'e
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 4 1/2". Decked out for Carnival fun on St. Thomas!
Right Down to her Jimmy Choos!
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 4". Stylish from her head right down to her Jimmy Choo shoes!
Carnival Beauty
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13 x 6". Carnival characters from the Virgin Islands.
Quadrille Queen
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 5". Small figure depicting one of the folk dancers of Virgin Island culture, Quadrille!
Autumn Black Bear Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 10" x 2". Fall colors surround the melancholy face of a black bear embracing the season...
Wave the Flag and Celebrate!
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 25" x 7" x 1". Colorful, iconic folk dancers of the U.S. Virgin Islands re-created in copper and brass with acrylic paint wash. Celebrate and Wave the Flag!!
Artic Grayling
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 12". The Arctic Grayling is making a come back in the rivers of South West Montana. Not as colorful as the more common rainbow and brown trout, but fun to catch!
Large Brook Trout
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 41/2" x 13". The Brook trout is one of the most colorful fish in the streams and rivers of America!
Mountain Goat with Paintbrush
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 12". A mountain goat and Indian Paint brush wildflowers.
Young Iguana
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 8". A young iguana is bright green compared to the adults which can be a grayish green color. Iguanas are seen through-out the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean and are a delightful addi…
At Sandy Point Where Sea meets Sky
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 18 1/2"
Coral Grouping
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 24" x 12". Blue Tangs are my favorite fish because they were the first tropical fish I saw when I arrived on St. Croix. I took a sailboat trip out to Buck Island with a friend, dove in the wa…
Queen Trigger Fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10 1/2" x 11"
Blue Striped Grunt
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 10 1/2"
"Follow the Leader", baby sea turtles
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 10". Hatchling green sea turtles as they begin their first swim!
Magpie in the Juniper
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 14". Magpies are very intelligent, gregarious birds that live in the Northern Rockies year round. I have many that make nests near the house so they can take advantage of our compost bin!
Winter Wolf
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 11" x 9"
Saw-Whet owl in the Cottonwood Tree
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 10". Fall is for brilliant colors and owls...
Carolina Wren
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 4"
Yellow Tailed Damsel fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Queen Parrot fish
4" x 7 1/2"
Barracuda
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 14"
Mountain Goat Mask, ''Forget Me Not''
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18" x 9" x 2". The iconic animal of Glacier National Park.
Grizzly Sow Mask, "Miss Yellowstone, 2014"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 11". This Grizzly Sow mask was inspired by a drive down to Yellowstone Park. I was fortunate enough to see a Grizzly Sow and her cub walking along the road. She was quite anxious to get…
Great Horned Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 12"
''Tulip Eater'', Deer Mask
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 9"
Bird Nest, "Baby Blues"
copper, brass, acrylic paint, river stones, 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3". Forget-me-Nots and blue eggs are the subjects of this medium size nest.
Rainbow Trout
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 14"
Cow Mask ''Iris''
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 11"
Red Tail Hawk
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Baltimore Oriole
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 6"
Scarlet Tanager
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 3 1/2" x 5"
Grey Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 3 1/2"
Blackneck Stilt
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 5"
Pileated Woodpecker
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9" x 4 1/2"
Spring Wake Up Call
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 8 1/2". A black bear mask with a mountain blue bird on his head, singing the wake up call for spring!
Lazuli Bunting orn
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4" x 7". A splash of blue in early spring!
Spring Snow, Sandhill Cranes
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8 1/2" x 14". An iconic scene in my area of Montana in early spring, our sandhills return to a snowy field...
High Flyers, Frigate Birds
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 19". This piece will be on display at the Caribbean Fine Art Exhibit over President's Weekend at the Good Hope Campus Center in Frederisted, St. Croix. You may call the school at 340-77…
Evening Breeze
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 11"
bird ornament tree
copper/brass/acrylic paint, varied x varied. The bird ornament tree is a colorful variety of birds sold individually. They are on exhibit at Seven Sisters Gallery in Morro Bay, CA to help celebrate the Migratory Bird Fe…
Into the Curl of the Wave
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 14". Once hatched, baby sea turtles dive into the sea for their lifelong journey...
Festival Jumbie II
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18' x 6". Festival Jumbie is one of a pair made for Gallery St. Thomas and represents the folk art dancers, Moko Jumbies, of the Virgin Islands.
Festival Jumbie I
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18" x 6". Festival Jumbie represents the iconic folk dancer, Moko Jumbie, used in festivals in the Virgin Islands.
Royal Tern Beach
copper, brass, acrylic paint, river stones, 8 1/2" x 12"
Jumbie Trio
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 12"
Small Mouth Grunts
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 12"
Proud Pelican
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 9 1/2" x 6"
Snowy Egret
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 10"
Ornament Tree
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5 1/2 ' x 36". The Ornament Tree at the Depot Gallery in Ennis, Montana is a collection of hand painted copper ornaments made up of a variety of animals, birds and fish found in the Northern…
Sea Goddess
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 19" x 15"
Baby Green Sea Turtle Ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 5". All my ornaments are one of a kind and may vary in size and price. The tropical fish, birds and reptiles may be found at Gallery St. Thomas or Designworks both in the U.S. Virgin…
Saw-Whet Owl Ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 6" x 4 1/2". My ornaments are all one of a kind and may vary in size and price. They can be found at many of my galleries which can be contacted through this web site, or by contacting Trudig…
Sandhill Crane Ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 5". My ornaments are all one of a kind and may vary in size and price. They can be found at my many of my galleries which can be reached through this web site, or by contacting Trudigil…
Belted Kingfisher ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 5" x 7". My ornaments are all one of a kind and may vary in size and price. They can be found at many of my galleries which can be seen on this website, or by contacting Trudigilliam.com
Great Blue Heron Ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 4 1/2". My ornaments are all one of a kind and may vary in size and price. They can be found at many of my galleries listed on this web site, or by contacting Trudigilliam.com
Bull Moose
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 7" x 9". My ornaments are all one of a kind and may vary in size and price. They can be purchased through many of my galleries which can be found on this web site, or by contacting me directl…
Brook Trout Ornament
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 4 1/2" x 8". My ornaments are all one of a kind and may vary in size and price. They can be purchased at the following galleries: Gallery St. Thomas, ST. Thomas, USVI, The Village Artisans Ga…
Brook Trout Brook
copper, brass, acrylic paint, river stones, 17" x 14". This piece depicts the beauty of a colorful brook trout in an equally colorful stream with river stones, riffles, and white water...
Grizzly in Red Willows
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 15"
West Fork Moose
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 18"
Cow Mask, Grazing in the Meadow"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 14"
The Marsh Family 24"x22"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 24" x 22". April is when the Sandhill Cranes return to the Madison Valley. Here is a family of three on the marsh...
Snowy Owl on a Mossy Perch
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 14'
Avocets on the shoreline
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18" x 24 '. Avocets are a colorful shorebird found in the wetlands, lakes, and along rivers in the West. They generally gather in flocks in the spring. They have long turned up beaks which ar…
Hunt and Peck at the Beach
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 26". Sandpipers vie for their food on a beach in the tropics; it is a system of Hunt and Peck.
Saw Whet Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 18". The saw-whet owl is recognized by its large eyes and woeful expression. They are common in the juniper forests around my home in Montana.
Falling Star and Raven
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 12". Ravens are so bright and curious, this one is checking out a fallen star...
Fall Pheasant
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 18". A colorful, lovely male pheasant is the epitomy of autumn...
Bohemian Waxwings
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 14". Bohemian Wax Wings flock in great numbers, decending on the juniper trees for their berries.
Balancing Act
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 22" x 10"
Spring Run
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 12" x 22"
Fire Breathing Dragon
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood. I love to take a piece of river driftwood and develop an image derived from its first impression. In this case, a dragon's head. From there I let the wood speak to me and the sculp…
sea turtle wreath
copper/brass/acrylic paint
Gravelly Mountain Wildflower Wreath
copper/brass/acrylic paint. The Rocky Mountains are ablaze in wildflowers starting in June through summer into early fall. This wreath was inspired by the Gravelly Mountain Range near Ennis, Montana where a profusion of…
Hibiscus Heron 34''x22''
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 34" x 22" x 41/2". Two tropical beauties together, Hibiscus Heron... I love the contrasting colors of the red flower and blue bird.
Winter Moose 26''x26''
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 26" x 26"
Black Bear Mask,"Lost in the Woods"
copper/brass/acrylic paint
Night Flyer, Great Horned Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 25". The dramatic sight of an owl coming in for a landing, in this case, a great horned owl.
Into the Sea (baby green sea turtles)
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 12"
Carnival Jumbies 22''x6''
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 22" x 6". Moko Jumbies are one of the iconic images of the Virgin Islands. They can be seen at festivals and parades and have their origins from West Africa. They are used to chase away evil…
Low Flyer
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 22"
Carnival Dancer 19"x8"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 19" x 7". It is not just the women who get into the Carnival spirit on St. Thomas. Here is a decked out gentleman, Carnival Dancer!
Queen of the Bands
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 22" x 15". Queen of the Bands is a depiction of a Carnival figure from the Virgin Islands. She leads a troupe of parade participants and is always in a very large, vibrant costume. This piece…
Quadrille Couple
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 13". The Quadrille is the definitive folk dance of the Virgin Islands. The dancers traditionally wear clothing using madras material. This piece is part of the collection PEOPLE DEM whi…
Festival Jumbies
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 26" x 8". The moko jumbie is one of the most familiar, favorite carnival figures in the Virgin Islands and can be seen in every parade or cultural event in the Territory. These pieces are par…
Detail Woman with White Parasol
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 10"
Woman with the White Parasol 10"x16"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 20" x 10". An elegant lady in a Caribbean costume for the annual 3 Kings Day celebration. This piece will be available for sale beginning Jan. 21, 2012 at Design Works Gallery on St. Croix. Y…
Virgin Island Trio
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 20". Musicians are an important part of the culture of the Virgin Islands. Steel band players are shown playing their instruments. This piece is part of the show called PEOPLE DEM which…
Young Bull moose with Sunflowers
20" x 17". A comical mask image of a young bull moose in velvet. This work can be seen at Artifacts Gallery in Livingston, Montana or by visiting the gallery web site at artifactsmontana.com
Black Bear, Daisy
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 12". Spring is when the bears emerge from their dens in Montana. Here is a comical mask of a black bear celebrating spring! This mask can be seen at The Depot Gallery in Ennis, MT.
Hide and Seek in the Aspens (Bull Elk)
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 22" x 26". Aspen leaves are one of the elks favorite meals. You can see this elk mask at The Depot Gallery in Ennis, Montana or visit Thedepotgallery.com
Big Nymph with Rainbow
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 12" x 18". Is it a small rainbow trout, or a big nymph? This piece can be seen at The Depot Gallery in Ennis, Montana, or visit The Depot Gallery's web site at Thedepotgallery.com .
Sandhill Crane, Ruffled Up
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 15" x 16". Sandhill Cranes are a welcome sight here in the Northern Rockies in April. The males do a dramatic mating dance to attract their chosen mate. I was lucky to capture this one on fil…
Trout-Rainbow Ladder
copper,brass,acrylic paint, driftwood, 36" x 24"
Mask of a Moko Jumbie
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 22" x 13". Moko Jumbies are the symbol of celebration in the Virgin Islands with a variety of costumes and masks made every year. This mask, taken from a photograph, was in the 3 Kings Day Pa…
Pelicans in A Sandy Point Memory
copper/brass/sea glass, 20" x 14"
Heron a North Shore Wader
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 24" x 14"
Little Blue Heron
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 12". The little blue heron is a charming shore bird found in the Caribbean. It loves to hunt and peck for small sea creatures along the coral rocks and tidal pools. This piece can be se…
Saw-Whet Owl
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 10" x 14". The Saw-Whet Owl lives in scrub pine in the foothills of the mountains. I have seen this very tame little owl in my yard!
Mask of Bull Elk "Autumn Snack"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 24" x 20". One of an elk's favorite foods are Aspen leaves. This Bull Elk has a mouthful! It can be seen or ordered from Artfusion Gallery in Bigfork, MT.
Evergreen Winter
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 18" x 15". In early winter, the deer bucks still have their antlers. This one has collected not just snow, but evergreen boughs to celebrate the season. Artifacts Gallery in Livingston, Monta…
Cow Mask "49 and Holding"
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 22" x 16". Lying about your age is more important for a cow!
Pronghorn Mask, Prairie Flowers
copper/brass/acrylic paint. Prairie Flowers is still available at Kindred Spirits Gallery. Bluebird of Happiness Bear Mask has sold.
Fan Dance, pair of Juvenile French Angel fish
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 12". The bright yellow stripes of the Juvenile French Angel fish are easily seen while snorkeling on a tropical reef.
Into the Sea, baby sea turtles
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 8" x 13". Into the Sea can be seen at Gallery St. Thomas.
Parrot Fish on a Seafan
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 14". The Queen Parrot fish is one of the most beautiful reef fish in the Caribbean. This one is grouped with a pair of yellow tangs and a sea fan. Although this piece has been sold, a s…
Great Blue Heron
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 13" x 6". A small creation of one of my favorite birds, found along rivers and coastlines. It can been seen at Artifacts Gallery in Livingston, MT or ordered from The Depot Gallery in Ennis,…
Resting Place
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 14" x 24". A brown pelican is comfortably perched on a piece of floating driftwood. This piece can be seen, or ordered from Gallery St. Thomas.
Pair of Large Moko Jumbies
30" x 10". These two figures represent the folk art dancers of the Virgin Islands, the Moko Jumbie.
First Swim, Dolphin Mother and Baby
copper and brass, 13" x 27". A young dolphin tries outs its flippers for it's first swim.
Osprey on Watch
copper and brass, 14" x 22". The Osprey, also know as the fish hawk in the Virgin Islands, is one of the magnificent large birds of prey found along the coast line. The Osprey can be found through-out North America and…
Green Iguana
copper and brass, 18" x 7". A bright green iguana is a treat to see in a tree, or on a green lawn in the tropics.
Mocko Jumbie, This Way!
copper and brass, 20" x 6". This Way! the Mocko Jumbie is directing the parade. One of the Virgin Islands favorite Carnival characters.
Mocko Jumbie, Hello!
copper and brass, 20" x 5". A Mocko Jumbie figure based on the well known folk dancers of the Virgin Islands. Hello!
Mocko Jumbie, Surprise!
copper and brass, 20" x 5". A whimsical depiction of one of The Virgin Islands favorite Carnival figures. Surprise!
Eating a Paintbrush
copper and brass, 18" x 26". One of the Rocky Mountains lovely wildflowers in late summer is the Indian Paintbrush. It is also a favorite of the moose.
Too Little, Too Late (nest)
copper and brass, 5" x 8". A late season stone egg in a wire nest, too late to hatch.
The Nut Gatherers (Grizzly and nutcracker)
16" x 10". In the fall, the grizzly bears and clark nutcrackers both work at gathering and eating pine nuts. This mask can be seen at Artfusion in Bigfork, MT
First Encounter in Jeffers (sandhill cranes)
copper and brass, 16" x 18". First Encounter in Jeffers is part of a Silent Auction show at the Depot Gallery. The price of 475. is the current bid, call the Depot Gallery in Ennis for details and an update on the biddi…
Large Nest
copper and brass, 6" x 8". The Large Nest is part of the Silent Auction show at the Depot Gallery in Ennis which runs until July 31. The 250. price is the minimum bid for the piece, call The Depot Gallery for details.
Medium Nest
copper and brass, 4 1/2" x 6". The Medium Nest is part of the Silent Auction show at the Depot Gallery running until July 31. The price of 200. is the minimum bid, call the Depot Gallery for details.
small nest
copper and brass, 4" x 5". This small nest is part of a silent auction being held at the Depot Gallery in Ennis until July 31. The price of 150. is the minimum bid, call the gallery to find out the current bid.
Spring Grizzly
copper and brass, 14" x 14". A whimsical bear mask, celebrating the awakening in springtime.
Debating Ravens
copper and brass, 12" x 12". Squawking Ravens one on the left, one on the right!
"Old Man in the Woods", Great Horned Owl
12" x 12" x 10"
Shango Shouter I
13" x 6" x 4". Shango Shouters are dancer, re-actors to the music of the Caribbean's beat.
Kingfisher
copper and brass, 10" x 14". This Kingfisher is shown on a pine bough with snow.
Deer Shield
40" x 16" diameter. This is an unusual piece for me. It depicts a Native American Bison Shield made out of copper and brass. The copper is made to look like bison hide, with a deer totem on the shield.
Moose Down in the Grove
copper and brass, 26" x 24". The colors of autumn are incorporated into this wildlife scene. Although it has been sold, a similar one can be ordered through Gallery on the Green, or Artfusion. All three of these galleri…
Prairie Love
copper and brass, 16" x 8". One of the many animals I encounter living in Montana. In the late summer the males root around prairie plants and sometimes the plants stay in the horns. I have seen this happen and it is ve…
Meadow Moose
22" x 30". Although this particular moose has sold, one similar can be ordered through Artfusion,Depot Gallery or Seven Sisters Gallery.
Three's a Crowd, Black Necked Stilts
22" x 14". Stilts are very sculptural birds with their long legs and solid bodies. They are often seen on shorelines both inland and along beaches.
Blue Tangs
copper and brass, 16" x 24". Various kinds of tropical fish are always available at Gallery Morada, Designworks, or you may order a piece similar to this one.
Queen Angel on Seafan
copper and brass, 18" x 18". This piece can be ordered from Designworks, or Gallery Morada.
Luna Moth
copper and brass, 8" x 14". Another of my collection of insects that can be ordered from Designworks, Artifacts, or Village Artisans Gallery.
Wasp!
copper and brass, 7" x 16". I enjoy making insects due to their sculptural structure. They can be ordered and many times are available at Designworks, Artifacts, and Village Artisans Gallery.
Rainbow Trout
copper and brass, 6" x 26". Wild trout are one of the most beautiful fish to make. I have a variety of sizes and types available at Village Artisans Gallery, and Artfusion.
Dolphin Pair
copper and brass, 18" x 14". This piece can be ordered through Designworks, or Gallery Morada, ,
Sandpipers
copper and brass, 16" x 28". These birds can be ordered from Designworks or Seven Sisters Gallery.
Oyster Catcher
copper and brass, 20" x 18"
First Flight, Baby Sea Turtles
copper and brass, 22" x 10". Designworks usually has a baby sea turtle piece in the gallery as well as Gallery Morada.
Copper Sweepers
copper and brass, 20" x 16". This piece can be ordered at Designworks, and Gallery Morada. One of the many tropical fish groupings I enjoy making.
Parrot Fish Reef
copper and brass, 26" x 18". One of many tropical fish designs that I make. They can be found or ordered at my tropical galleries, Designworks,and Gallery Morada.
Queen Trigger Fish
copper and brass, 8" x 15". The trigger fish can be ordered from Designworks, Gallery Morada, or Gallery St. Thomas.
Barracuda
copper and brass, 7" x 26". Saltwater game fish are available at Gallery Morada, and Designworks.
Parrot Fish
copper and brass, 6" x 15". Tropical fish are always available in my tropical galleries, Gallery Morada, Designworks, or Gallery St. Thomas.
Blue Tangs
copper and brass, 26" x 20". One of various types of tropical fish ensembles that I make for my tropical galleries, Gallery Morada,and Designworks.
Sea Turtle collection
copper and brass, 8", 12", 24" x 8". 12". 24". Sea turtles can be made in a variety of sizes and styles and are available at Gallery Morada, Designworks, and Seven Sisters Gallery
Snowy egret
24" x 18". Available at Gallery St. Thomas.
Big Boy Toys
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 16" x 30". Pelicans sitting on a boat, one of the many ways they spend the day.
Resting Pelican
copper and brass, 26" x 16". Pelicans are one of my favorite bird subjects, this work can be recreated, but all are hand made, so there are subtle differences. They can be found at Gallery Morada, Designworks, and Seven…
Island Time
copper and brass, 28" x 28". Pelicans collect on a sailboat passing time...
The Tricksters
copper/brass/acrylic paint, 24" x 28". The Tricksters, a Moose mask with a crow on its head.
Winter Visitors
copper and brass, 20" x 34". Shorebirds found in winter on the Central California Coast.
swimming pelican
copper and brass, 15" x 24"
royal terns
copper and brass, 14" x 36"
Pelican Pair
copper and brass, 22" x 24". A pair of brown pelicans about to dive, they would make quite a dramatic statement on a large wall.