News and announcements archive for Roger Smith, bronze wildlife sculptor

Watchful Doe visits Boyne City

Watchful Doe is among nine outdoor sculptures selected for this yearâ€™s Walkabout Sculpture Show in Boyne City, MI.
JVT Art Beat

JTV Studios recently visited my studio and foundry to interview me for an Art Beat segment on the Bart Hawly Show.
"Moose" wins Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit

My "Moose" sculpture recently won the Kentucky Wildlife Award that is given to the exhibits best work at the Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit .
Michigan Art Castings: A New Fine Art Bronze Foundry

Michigan Art Castings, a fine art bronze foundry collaborating with sculptors nationwide, has just recently opened. Most future orders of my table-top and smaller size sculptures will now be processed by this foundry. I'm confident you'll be very pleased with the attention to detail and craftsmanship associated with every piece.
"Moose" makes SAA Exhibition

"Moose" was recently selected for the Society of Animal Artists 53rd Annual Exhibition. With that, my third SAA show selection, I have attained Signature Member status.
Feb. '12 Issue of Wildlife & Times

In the February '12 issue, you'll find:
- Sculptathon 2011
- New Work: Brook Trout
- Creature Feature Fast Fact:
The Moose
- Upcoming Shows
New Sculpture: Brook Trout

Brook Trout is a piece commissioned by a connoisseur of both trout and art.
August '11 Issue of "Wildlife & Times"

In the Augus '11 issue of the newsletter, you'll find:
- Some great news from our most recent show.
- Info on a new gallery.
- A creature feature covering whitetail deer summer groups.
- A schedule of upcoming shows.
Best of Show!

We had great time at Sculpture in the Hills in Hill City, SD. There was plenty sunshine, a little hail, old friends and new, but the icing on the cake was the jurors selecting my Ahh... right there as Best of Show.
"Rainbow Trout" selected for SAA exhibit.

"Rainbow Troutâ€, has been selected for the 50th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists, to be displayed from September 4 through October 31, 2010 at San Diego Natural History Museum.
The exhibit will then move to Parker, Colorado to be displayed at The Wildlife Experience from November 20 through February 21, 2011
New Issue of "Wildlife & Times" [1.7MB PDF]

In the most recent issue of the newsletter, you'll find:

- Latest work: Rainbow Trout.
- Creature Feature Facts: Flying Squirrel.
- Sculptathon 2009: Good times and great art.
New Issue of "Wildlife & Times" [1.9MB PDF]

In vol. 3, issue 1 of the newsletter, you'll find:

- Latest Work: A look at "Cougar", a pre-cast clay sculpture.
- Creature Feature Facts: Cougar. Puma. Mountain Lion. That's one big cat!
- New sculptures: A buck and a bull in bronze.
Resting Elk among three chosen

The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in Troy, OH is the host of a small sculpture exhibit from June 28th through August 23rd. Also selected was "Lean on Me" and "Cautious Buck".
Watchful Doe makes Ohio show.

Watchful Doe, life size is one of 22 pieces selected for Sculptures on the Square IV. The exhibit and sale is hosted by Troy Main Street and runs until September 20, 2009.
New issue of "Wild Life & Times" [1.3MB PDF]

In vol. 2, issue 2 of the newsletter, you'll find:

- Latest Work: A look at the latest sculpture, in pre-cast clay.
- Creature Feature Facts: A study of the White Tail Deer.
- Sculptathon: A new tradition in art and leisure.
Fawn meets frog makes SAA Small Works show

"Fawn meets frog" and "Fawn with an itch" (miniature versions) were both selected for the Society of Animal Artist 2nd Annual "Small Works â€“ Big Impressions" show and sale.

The exhibit is hosted by The Wildlife Experience in Parker, CO and runs November 15, 2008 â€“ January 4, 2009.
Watchful Doe chosen for Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit

"Watchful Doe with twin fawns" was among a handful of sculptures selected to be part the 2008 Eighth Biennial Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit and a major award winner.

The exhibit and sale is presented by the Ohio Valley Art League & Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and hosted by the Henderson Fine Arts Center in Henderson, KY. The exhibit runs until November 7, 2008.
New issue of "Wild Life & Times" [1.26MB PDF]

In Vol. 2 Issue 1 of the newsletter, you can learn about:
- Scrap Book: A snapshot of where my art has taken me lately
- Creature Feature Facts: A further look at Michiganâ€™s Elk
- Work-In-Progress: A Current project in the "clay stage"
Second issue of "Wild Life &Times" [2.15MB PDF]

In the second issue of the newsletter, learn about:
- Our recent move.
- Details of recent art shows and exhibits.
- Creature Feature Facts: Elk.
- Works-In-Progress: "Lean on me", a sculpture of a bear and her cub takes shape.
New life-size sculptures completed

I have three new life size sculptures completed, based on popular miniature sculptures, as well as a new sculpture of a whitetail buck.

You can view the new sculptures from the main listing of sculptures, and the newly completed titles include:
- Watchul Doe (life size)
- Fawn Meets Frog (life size)
- Fawn With an Itch (life size)
- Whitetail portrait
Savings on sets of miniature sculptures

Currently, we're offering savings on purchases of related sets of sculptures.

I find that many collectors find one type of creature especially appealing, and hopefully this makes it easier to focus on that special interest.
"Watchful Doe" displayed at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History

I'm very pleased to have a piece juried in the 2007 State Wide Fine Arts Competition hosted by the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, MI the for the 2nd straight year. The Ella Sharp Museum is a beautiful facility and the work in the show is always top quality.

"Watchful Doe" tells the story of a doe and her twin fawns out on one of their first forays.
Lansing Art Gallery added to galleries

I am happy to add another fine gallery to our list of those displaying my work:
The Lansing Art Gallery.

The Lansing Art Gallery caters to a broad range of talented artists, and I'm very pleased to be a part of their exhibitions.
Chippewa Nature Center's 10th Annual Nature Art Show & Sale

I will be at the 10th Annual Nature Art Show & Sale presented by the Chippewa Nature Center December 1 - 2, 2007 in Midland, MI.

The show presents a broad range of work and provides a nice opportunity to talk to the individual artists. I hope to see you there.