Bronze "Larger than Life" Turtle

Roger Loyson - Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 12:13pm

A Commission of a snapping turtle began for a client, who lived on Turtle Lake. I then had to plan what material to use, how large would this turtle be, should this be abstract or closer to the real creature? Thus began an "education" about the last dinosaur! The project would span over a years time with 450 hours of hands-on work and some sleepless nights!!

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Very realistic! 450 hours?

QuiQue - Friday, July 7, 2006 - 3:14am

Very realistic! 450 hours? What's the size? Can you describe some of the techniques you are using on this sculpture? What about the eyes?

QuiQue - creating the creators dream

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Bronze Turtle

Roger Loyson - Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 10:45am

The top shell is 42" long, with a total body length of 7' 6". The weight came to over 300 pounds. One BIG snapper!!
The eyes were special ordered out of glass from a taxidermist.

I have a detailed story about making the turtle on my website under "Turtle Story" and I invite you to read that!!

Roger Loyson

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I followed the link to your

QuiQue - Friday, July 14, 2006 - 1:54am

I followed the link to your profile thinking I would find a link to your web site but there currently is no link. So how do I get to your web site to see the Turtle Story?

QuiQue

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