The works of artist Ron Sweeten have spanned nearly four decades. Originally a taxidermist, he learned his anatomy skills hands on. His keen interest in wildlife photography deepened his understanding of the subjects he portrayed in his art. Unlike many sculptors, Ron has total control of his bronzes by casting all of his works in his own foundry. From clay models, to rubber molds, to pouring of the molten metal, he is able to control all aspects of his sculptures. As an avid hunter he has traveled the game fields of the world from Alaska to Africa to study animals in their natural habitats. Many of Ron's bronzes are of real life observations in nature. This beautiful elk bronze, "Wapiti", is 12" long, 9" wide, created in 1993.