Colorado Wildlife Sculptor Kent Ullberg Receives Award

This is the third time the talentedwildlife sculptor, Kent Ullberg, of Loveland, Colorado is highlighted in my blog!

On August 26 of this year, I mentioned that he was a participant in a wildlife exhibition at the The Wildlife Experience natural history and wildlife art museum in Parker, Colorado.

Back in September last year I wrote of this sculptor's ability to combine abstract elements and realism to create his uniquely wonderful sculptures.

This time, the sculptor who lives in our beautiful, yet land-locked, state is being honored by Mystic Seaport, the "museum of America and the sea", located in Mystic, Connecticut. The museum has bestowed upon this native of Sweden the 30th annual International Marine Art Exhibition Award of Excellence...this isn't the first time for Ullberg to receive the award--it is his 4th.

This year's award is for his stainless-steel sculpture of a kingfisher that stands 20 inches tall. Click the link to view this magnificent seabird, entitled, "Halcyon."

Wildlife Art Exhibition Includes Local Sculptor

The Wildlife Experience natural history and wildlife art museum which is in Parker, Colorado opened their fall exhibit "Colorado Gold" on Aug 15.

The exhibition runs through Nov 15 and features 35 Colorado artists and 53 pieces of art.

The works are all nature-related and in a variety of media.

One of the artists exhibiting is Loveland sculptor Kent Ullberg, whom I've written about before.

To see the exhibition go to The Wildlife Experience, located at 10035 S. Peoria St, just one mile east of I-25. To learn more about the museum or the exhibition, call 720-488-3300 or visit their website.

Daniel Glanz Sculpture

Daniel Glanz is a wonderful sculptor of nature. His bronzes run from domesticated animals like the family dog and horses on the farm to birds, bears, "big cats" and other wildlife.

I like how he captures the essence of the animal without getting caught up in copying every single hair. So while the work is definitely realistic, it is far from taxidermy! Rather, it is a beautiful, moving, sensitive representation of the feeling of the animal--their mood, personality and movements.

Like many artists, marketing is not his favorite thing. He hopes that people will "discover" his work. It is worth discovering. See his portfolio on his website. His pieces vary in size from tabletop to monumental.

Glanz will do works on commission--and he could be just the artist you are looking for to memorialize your four legged family member.

Kent Ullberg Wildlife Sculptor

Kent Ullberg is a resident of my town, Loveland, Colorado. A native of Sweden, Ullberg is a top flight wildlife sculptor.

Ullberg's beautiful works combine the realism of wildlife and abstract shapes inspired by natural forms.

"Canyon Watch" is a lifesized portrait of male cougar. I love how the big cat has his haunches on a large tree stump while his lower feel rest on a lower root. The circular pattern that is created is as beautiful as the animal itself. One of the edition of 20 has been recently been dedicated in Los Alamos's North Mesa area.

The theme of circles and wildlife continues with Ullberg's piece, "Ring of Bright Water" which features two playful otters and the solo otter in "Laid Back II"