Mike Barlow

Mike has immersed himself in the study of the greatest American

and European sculptors such as Proctor, Rodin, Barye and Mêne. He

studied the art in museums of London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Madrid,

Prague, Moscow, St. Petersburg Russia and New York. Classic

masterpieces influenced Mike’s style. Mike solidifies anatomical

correctness into his sculpture, capturing the essence of his wildlife

subjects. Characteristically his dexterous surfaces magnify the true

spirit of his wildlife subjects in a classical context.

"There is nothing in nature more protective of her

babies than a mother bear. I wanted to show the similarities between

human and animal instincts in this piece. The playful, complacency of

the black bear cubs is overshadowed by the mother’s watchful eye."

– Mike Barlow