#704 "Eternal Tang"

"Eternal Tang"

23"H 28"W 9"D 

Edition 35

7,800

The Tang Dynasty (618 – 907) was the most glorious historical period in China’s 

history.   It flourished culturally, reached unparalleled prosperity, and 

is regarded as the “golden age” in China’s civilization.

The horse was second in importance to the dragon in Chinese history and was the 

foundation of military power.  During the Tang Dynasty, elegant statues of horses 

with powerful arched necks and increased degree of naturalism 

were enjoyed by the upper classes.

In 1981, I visited China and witnessed the unearthing of over 7000 life-sized 

Terracotta sculptures of warriors and horses in the Tang capital of Xi’an. 

Discovered in 1974 and buried since the Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago, 

I was stunned by the spectacle as I peered down from the scaffolding 

high above the pits.  After that life-altering experience, I shifted gears 

from a career in original printmaking and returned to an early interest 

in sculpture. Chinese art and oriental sparseness of design continues to

 influence my work and I’m returning to Xi’an and China in Nov. of this year.

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#703 "Tethered Nanny"

"Tethered Nanny"

17"H 20"W 12"D

Edition 25

7,800

          I use domestic animals and pets as live models.  Although we also have wild animals 

such as deer, pheasants, ducks, fox and more on the property, they cannot be called 

upon to pose.  However, domestic animals can substitute for wild animals and give

 the artist needed information by using comparative anatomy. 

Comparative anatomy is a logical understanding of an animal’s waypoints, 

bony landmarks, and points of articulation.  The artists must understand the

 peculiarities and proportions of a specific species – whether wild or domestic 

and understand skeletal structure that is similar and inherent to all vertebrates.  

Understanding comparative anatomy will revolutionize the artists 

approach to animal sculpture.

Currently in residence at the Lander studio headquarters are horses, dogs, cats,

 chickens, domestic geese, and goats.  Goats are excellent models, easy keepers, 

eat weeds, and horses like them as companions.

Tethered Nanny was modeled from life.


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#702 "Southwest Express"

"Southwest Express"

17"H 17"W 8"D

Edition 65

This recent sculpture was created for a client of one of the galleries that represents me.  

The client was not sure of the pose she wanted so I presented several drawings for 

her to choose from.

I loved working with the Roadrunner as a subject.  There are so any species that I 

want to add to my portfolio that pleasing someone with a drawing before actualizing 

the sculpture is a great tool of the trade.  There are over 10,000 species of birds 

alone . . . I’m afraid I won’t get to all of them!

  

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#701 "American Icon"

The images below were taken at the foundry in the patina room.

"American Icon"

42"H 64"W 25"D
Edition 5

"American Icon" was commissioned by the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado

The American Bison, or Buffalo, has been elevated to the stature of the American Bald Eagle 

as a national emblem of our great country. The bison became the National Mammal of the 

United States under recent legislation due to its economic and cultural significance in the 

history of our great country.  Over 60 million roamed North America at one time but by 1890, 

their story almost ended with extinction. The largest population today of the iconic mammal 

resides in Yellowstone National Park - two hours from my Wyoming studio. While the bison 

has long been a favorite subject for my sculpture, It is more than an animal to me, it is 

an emotional manifesto that exemplifies my deep affinity for the West and its history.


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#700 Geranium and Red Rooster

Paintings for the Autry Museum "Masters Exhibition"
and the Briscoe Museum "Night of the Artists"
miniature walls.

"Geranium"
Oil on Panel
5" x 7"

"Red Rooster"
Oil on Panel
7' x 5"

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#699 Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout

Paintings for the Autry Museum "Masters Exhibition"
and the Briscoe Museum "Night of the Artists"
miniature walls.

"Cuthroat Trout"

Oil on Panel

7 x 5

"Rainbow Trout"
Oil on Panel
7 x 5

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#698 "Cat Nap" and "Sleepy Kitten"

"Cat Nap"
4”H 16”W 7”D
Edition 100
1,800

"Sleepy Kitten"

5”H 16”W 7”D
Edition 75
1,800

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#697 "County Fair Lops"

"County Fair Lops"
8"H 14"W 8"D
Edition 65
2,100

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#696 "Ancient Passage"

"Ancient Passage"
23"H 23"W 8"D
Edition 25
9,000

Our Morgan gelding was used as the model for Ancient Passage.  My goal was to idealize 

the animal and create a powerful image.  I am preoccupied with modeling horses and 

consciously stylize my designs.  My obsession with modeling horses continues to lay 

a thorough foundation for my art, just as playing scales does for a musician.  In my 

opinion, horses and the human figure are the most difficult creatures to transform into 

a visual expression - perhaps it's because they are both so beautiful.

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#695 "Wind River Encounter"

"Wind River Encounter"
22"H 32"W 22"D
Edition 65
18,000

The Grizzly is common where my studio is located at the base of the 
Wind River Range in the wild state of Wyoming.  I’ve encountered the animal 
only once while hiking in the local high country but routinely see them nearby in Yellowstone.

The anatomy of an animal with thick hair or fur such as a Grizzly must be understood 

in order to avoid modeling a shapeless mass.  Where the animal’s bones protrude 

and articulate the fur patterns break and reveal themselves thus showing how the 

skeleton is arranged.  There are times when artistic license must be employed to 

"trick" the viewer into seeing the animal's anatomy under thick fur or hair.  

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#694 Remarque: "Equus Found III Frag"

The large clay model that was the matrix for Equus Found Fragment III 

depictes a charger with a Greek - style roached mane.

The original model was never cast but fresh discoveries 

were made when I edited to a partial figure.

Equus Found Fragment III

20"H 22"W 6"D
Edition 50
3000

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#693 Remarque: "Bison Wall Hanging"

This sculpture was executed in high relief and designed to hang above eye level.

Bison Wall Hanging

19"H 10" 10"
Edition 50
2,400
(Please call for availability)

Bison Wall Hanging

19"H 10" 10"
Edition 50
2,400
(Please call for availability)

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#722 "The Boss"

"The Boss"
11"H 15"W 7"D
Edition 25
4200

My new sculpture, "The Boss" depicts the distinctive presence of a Brahma Bull. 

Brahma cattle originated in India where they are considered sacred and were 

brought to the United States in the late 1800s.  Also referred to as Brahman, 

the breed is tolerant to heat and insects due its thick skin but also does well 

in cold climates.  Interestingly, Brahma cattle, like the camel, stores food 

and water in the hump on its back.

While creating "The Boss", I attempted to show the tension of skin stretched 

over the internal anatomy while retaining overall clarity and simplicity.  

This powerful animal was a delight to work with . . . the sentiment 

and spirit were derived from the subject! 

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#721 "Crappie"

"Crappie"

9"H 13"W 4"D
Edition 50
900

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#720 "Muskie"

"Muskie" -  Fish of 10,000 Casts

12"H 9"W 5"D
Edition 50
1,200

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#692 Retrospective

SANDY SCOTT: A RETROSPECTIVE

Traveling Museum Exhibition Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C.

TOUR ITINERARY

October 1 - December 31, 2015

Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs, FL

artcenterbonita.org

January 23 - April 24, 2016

Brookgreen Gardens

Murrells Inlet, SC

brookgreen.org

June 1 - August 31, 2016

Sternberg Museum of Natural History

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS

sternberg.fhsu.edu

October 22, 2016 - April 30, 2017

National Museum of Wildlife Art

Jackson Hole, WY

Shown below, on the cover of  the current "Art of the West", is 

a brilliant painting by  Logan Maxwell Hagege.  

Shown below and on the inside cover, is an ad for the 
Retrospective in the current issue of

 "Art of the West" magazine.

This blog has been temporarily suspended due to retrospective commitments but will post again soon.

Go to the BLOG INDEX and Reference Page for more information.  

See post #616

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#691 Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

We hope your Christmas is merry and bright . . . if you live in Wyoming, it's sure to be white!

Shown above is my little snowbound studio cabin along the Popo Agie River where I paint. 

The photo was taken this morning looking north from the sculpture design studio.

Go to the BLOG INDEX and Reference Page for more information.  

See post #616

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#690 Deer antlers

Male members of the deer family, including moose and elk,
grow antlers which are extensions of the skull.
Their main purpose is to attract females and to fight
other males.  Antlers and shed and grow back every year.
When a buck is growing antlers, they are referred to as being
in "velvet".  Along with moose and elk, the two other deer
species found in Wyoming are Mule Deer and Whitetail.

Below are etchings showing the difference between a Mule Deer and Whitetail buck's antlers.
Notice the points on a muley's antlers split and fork in two directions while a Whitetail
 buck's antler points grow off of one main beam and do not fork.

Mule Deer

Whitetail Deer


Below, is an etching of a Mule Deer entitled, "The Itch".

Below, is a little oil study in progress of a Whitetail buck.

Below is a sculpture of a Whitetail Deer

"Swamp Buck"
15"H 13"W 6"D
Edition 65
2,400

Below is a sculpture head study of a Whitetail Deer

"Whitetail Bust"
14"H 8"W 6"D
1,200

See post #616

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