Pay tribute to the legendary matriarch Grizzly 399, a powerful fine art bronze sculpture celebrating motherly protection, survival, and the enduring wild spirit of the West. This evocative piece captures a mother grizzly sitting watchfully with her cubs sheltered against her side, while an adventurous cub clambers up an adjacent birch tree. The central urn-style vessel features relief carvings of sweeping mountain peaks, a glowing moon, and misty valleys, depicting the grand wilderness landscape these iconic bears call home. Masterfully cast, the piece balances warm, classic bronze tones on the bears and vessel with a soft, verdigris patina on the birch tree branches and forest floor. High-relief sculpting brings tactile life to the mother’s fur, the bark’s rugged texture, and the playful dynamics of the young cubs.
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Rip Caswell and his team unite their talents in the creation of their artwork. Their sculptures can be found in public spaces, commercial developments and private collections in all fifty states as well as abroad. Authorities in sculpting animals and the human form, their body of work reflects the planet’s wildlife and tells stories of people who shape history. Their ability to capture emotion and to reflect a spirit in the eyes of their sculptures is their most noted ability. Passionate about conservation, they use their artwork as a way to support organizations dedicated to supporting veterinary programs and organizations that protect wild habitats. For the Caswells, nature is a sanctuary that renews and fosters artistic inspiration and is a source for living, breathing reference material. They hope that through their artwork, they can share a deep appreciation for the animals they love, and that the eyes of their sculptures may serve as a window into the life, spirit and personality of the subjects they cast in bronze. Their mission is that through their artwork they can revitalize the bond between man, animal and the wild environment that surrounds us.
