Lions, Fu Dogs and Bears (OH MY!)
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Unique Animal Sculptures of Lions, Fu Dogs and Bears (OH MY!)
Animals make fascinating subjects for artists. Here you'll find unique sculptures of lions, fu dogs, bears, cats, wolves and other animals. I'll showcase my sculptures plus other artist's creations.
I'll also include interesting facts about the animals in the sculptures and links to animals organizations and artists websites so you can find as much art as you desire.
To see more of my sculptures, including non-animal art, check out my website at Sculptures by Frankie (www.sculpturesbyfrankie.com).
Come back as I will be adding new sculptures, artists and great resources and websites often!
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Contents at a Glance
My Latest News
Frankie Kangas in new book of artists
I'm in the book, Artists of the Mendocino Coast, Vol. 2. It just got my copy and it's gorgeous. I'm so excited and humbled being among the incredible artists in this book!I've been told that the Fort Bragg area has the largest number of artists per capita than any place in the United States. And it is an amazing place to live and do art.
Nanuk, Lord of the Ice on left podium
What Kind Of Animal Do You Want To See?
Tell Me What You Want
How I Got Started As An Artist
I Started Late, But With A Fury
I was hooked on sculpture after seeing some art works by Michelangelo in a museum when I was seven. From then on I dreamed of someday working in clay and creating pieces like his. Why clay? I don't know. All I know is that all of my life, I've imagined myself working with clay.But I spent the first half of my life building a business career in Silicon Valley (California). At age of 48, I retired from business, moved to the Fort Bragg (California), and began taking art classes at the College of the Redwoods. My initial training in sculpture gave me the opportunity to work with a variety of media: wood, stone, wire, wax, bronze, cement and clay. I found that working with clay was my true vocation, turning vision into reality.
Working with clay satisfies some deep tactile sense in me. I've found I do my best work when I can include both additive and subtractive modes, which isn't possible with many other media. I like being able to push and pull, pinch and twist -- to manipulate the clay into whatever shape I want at any time I want.
My sculptures incorporate a variety of finishing techniques -- raku, saggar, horsehair, stains and underglazes, plus both low-fire and high-fire glazes. Most of my work is stylized animal figures, including lions, bears and "fu dogs" (Chinese temple lions). I also create other abstract sculpture.
In addition to on-going art classes and almost obsessive research, I am studying under the tutelage of an accomplished local sculptor.
I donate 10% of all sculpture sales to the National Wildlife Federation to help save Polar Bears from extinction. I also donates 10% of all Internet sales to Big Cat Rescue to help big cats at their sanctuary in Florida.
LIONS
Lions Sculpture Called "Nine Lives"
Nine Lives -- Can you find all 9 lions?
Young King
Ceramic - High Fire Glaze
This one-of-a-kind sculpture was individually hand-made using slab-built clay construction techniques and an armature of newspaper. As the sculpture dried, the newspaper was removed, the piece was bisque fired, then a coating of glaze was sprayed on the sculpture and it was high fired.Size: 12 1/2" High x 10 1/2" Wide x 12" Deep
For more information and larger pictures click Sculptures by Frankie-felines (www.sculpturesbyfrankie.com/list-felines.php)
Young King and NWF
I donated "Young King", the sculpture displayed above to the National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) in 2008 dinner and auction event at Grant's Farm in St. Louis, MO.
NWF and Adolphus Busch are hosting the event to raise money to save and enhance wetland habitat that is home and haven to a myriad of wild creatures, including thousands of migrating water fowl. Julie Scardina of Sea World/Busch Gardens fame will MC the event.
Lion vs. Dog Chess Set
Lion, Mother and Cub
Ceramic - Horsehair Raku
This one-of-a-kind sculpture was individually hand-made using slab-built clay construction techniques. The handcrafted piece was bisqued fired then during the raku firing, horsehair was burned onto the sculpture. As the hair is consumed by fire it twists and turns, producing a unique pattern. The sculpture was then scrubbed, waxed and buffed.Size: 4" High x 6" Wide x 7 1/2" Deep
For more information and larger pictures click Sculptures by Frankie-felines (www.sculpturesbyfrankie.com/list-felines.php)
Pride
Ceramic Lion Sculpture
This one-of-a-kind sculpture was made using a slab of clay over a armature of newspaper. It was was bisque fired, sprayed with a glaze, then high-fired at cone 10.Size: 10" High x 9" Wide x 12" Deep
For more information and larger pictures click Sculptures by Frankie-felines
Sleeping Lion (Mask) by Frankie Kangas
FU DOGS or FOO DOGS
Just What Is A Fu Dog or Imperial Lion
Interesting Facts About Them
* Fu Dogs or Foo Dogs are also known as Imperial Lions, Temple Lions, Guardian Lions,Shi, or Ra shi da.
* They were traditionally carved from marble and granite or cast in bronze or iron.
* Traditionally presented as a pair with the male on the right and the female on the left.
* Having a pair of Fu Dogs in front of a home was a traditional symbol of a family's wealth or social status.
* Symbolically, the male fu dog guards the structure, while the female protects the inhabitants.
For more details about these mythical creatures click Imperial Gardian Lions
Fu Dog - Small
Ceramic - High Fire
This is the smallest version of my smiling fu dogs(I create 4 sizes). This one-of-a-kind sculptures was individually hand-made using pinch pot and coil clay construction techniques. When they dried they were sanded then bisque fired. Finally, they were sprayed with a glaze and high fired.
Size: 4" High x 4 1/4" Wide x 6 1/2" Deep
Base: 1 1/4" High x 4 1/2" Wide x 5" Deep
For more information and larger pictures click Sculptures by Frankie-fudogs (www.sculpturesbyfrankie.com/list-fudogs.php)
Fu Dog - XLarge
Ceramic - High Fire Glaze
Award Winner
Honorable Mention, Animal Contest
Mendocino Art Center in Mendocino, CA
March of 2007
Traditionally, fu dogs are fierce animals to ward away evil or bad juju. I make mine smiling and jolly. I take the, "I'll change evil into love" approach. This one-of-a-kind sculpture was individually hand-made using slab-built clay construction techniques and an armature of newspaper. As the sculpture dried, the newspaper was removed, the piece was bisque fired, then a coating of glaze was sprayed on the sculpture and it was high fired.
Size: 13" High x 11" Wide x 10" Deep
Base: 1 1/2" High x 10 1/2" Wide x 16 1/2" Deep
For more information and larger pictures click Sculptures by Frankie-fudogs (www.sculpturesbyfrankie.com/list-fudogs.php)
Topiary Fu Dogs In China
Beautiful Fu Dog Lamps on Amazon
For The Fu Dog Lover
Fu Dogs On Flickr
Check out these fu dog photos taken by travelers. Add your own and vote for your favorites.
Beautiful Fu Dog Lamps On Amazon
Books On Fu Dogs And Chinese Art
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Fu-Dog by Rumer Godden
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The foo dog by Tobias Wells
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Photos And Recent Articles About Fu Dogs
- Fu Dogs by klfillar on Tabblo
- Click here for some fabulous close ups of a pair of Fu Dogs. Extremely artistic -- both the fu dogs and the photographer's artistry.
BEARS
Polar Bear Sculpture Comes to LIFE
"Nanuk, Lord of the Ice"
This one-of-a kind ceramic sculpture breaks free and becomes live. See the next section for more pictures of this sculpture, or for more sculptures, visit Sculptures by Frankie-bears (www.sculpturesbyfrankie.com/list-bears.php)
Anatomy Of A Polar Bear Scupture
Nanuk, Lord Of The Ice
Ceramic - High Fire Glaze
Here are the various views of my polar bear sculpture.
Bearing Three
Ceramic - High Fire Glaze
This one-of-a-kind sculpture was individually hand-made using slab-built clay construction techniques. The handcrafted piece was then bisque fired. Both under-glazes and high fire glazes were sprayed on the sculpture. Then it was high fired.Size: 7" High x 13 1/2" Wide x 15 1/2" Long
For more information and larger pictures click Sculptures by Frankie-bears (www.sculpturesbyfrankie.com/list-bears.php)
Stone Bear
Ceramic - Horsehair Raku
One-of-a-kind bear sculpture was individually hand-made using slab-built clay construction techniques. The handcrafted piece was burnished before being bisque fired. Using the special firing technique known as "raku", real horsehair was dropped onto the sculpture. As the fire consumes the hair, it twists and turns, producing an embedded one-of-a-kind pattern. After being scrubbed, the sculpture was waxed an buffed.Size: 4 1/2" High x 4" Wide x 8" Long
For more information and larger pictures click Sculptures by Frankie-bears (www.sculpturesbyfrankie.com/list-bears.php)
Polar Bear Sculpture by Alec Lawson Tuckatuck
I just discovered this absolutely incredible sculptor. He is fabulous as you can see by these videos of his polar bears. You can find him at Inuit Stone Carving.
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Wear Your Love For Polar Bears
Get this design on t-shirts, hats, totes, cards, posters -- anything you want.10% of all sales are donated to National Wildlife. If you want to see more of this design, click More Bears
500 Animals In Clay
This is my most favorite animal sculpture book -- EVER. It hasn't made it into my library yet. It sits next to my recliner where I can pick it up and thumb through it at will. And, believe me, I flip through it often.The art ranges from artful realism to provocative surrealism (including animal-human hybrids) and from humorous to bazaar. And, it features every animal imaginable. In my humble opinion, it is a must for every artist's library.
For more information, click 500 Animals in Clay
Polar Bear Creations By David Booth
Terrific Polar Bear Art On T-shirts and Everything Else
His polar bear creations are fabulous (he does other things as well) but my favorite is this one:
When Polar Bears Dream
Below the photo, you'll see how you can order this image on a t-shirt.
“Van Gogh sold 1 picture during his life and called himself a poor bungler who can't sell a picture.”
Help Save Endangered Species And The Environment
National Wildlife An Outstanding Organization
When I discovered the problems facing polar bears, I looked for an organization that I could work with to help save them. I found the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). Their mission is to protect wildlife for our children's future, connect people with nature and to confront global warming.I am proud to be a member of NWF and to support them in their efforts to save Polar Bears and other animals from extinction.
The NWF is helping to lead a nationwide grassroots effort to protect the Arctic Refuge. For more information on this click NWF-Arctic Refuge.
Or, for membership information, click NWF Membership.
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Artists: Why Create Videos Of Your Work
You can also get an inexpensive morphing program and do what I did with my photo shown here. It is fun to watch and gets lots of attention. It makes people want to see more of your work -- if it's their style. Art is after art is personal -- everyone has different tastes.
I've included some of my videos in this lens. I have more at Sculpture Video Showcase.
Another Great Art Video
500 Figures In Clay
Another fabulous book from my library. The sculptures are creative, fun and inspiring. A "must have" book IMHO.For more information, click 500 Figures in Clay
Raku Artists Websites Worth Checking Out
Since I love raku, I've included this listing of websites of artists who do raku. You'll find many excellent artists.
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The RAKU ARTISTS Connection
The RAKU ARTISTS Connection - Clay, Fire, and Water are an exciting combination in the Raku art form. Pieces are quickly fired to red hot temperatures, ...1 point
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Raku Pottery - Clay Art Web Guide your gateway for ceramic and ...
Clay Art Web Guide specializes in ceramics and is a portal for ceramic and pottery information on the Web.1 point
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Raku Frequently Asked Questions
Raku is a pottery technique that has it's origins in 16th century Japan. We are pretty sure that it was developed by Korean potters under Japanese rule but ...1 point
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Raku Pottery - Steven Forbes deSoule
Steven Forbes-deSoule is an American raku pottery artist and workshop instructor whose raku pottery is featured in books, magazines, galleries and museums ...0 points
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Russell's Raku Ceramics
A selection of raku-fired ornamental pieces by Andy and Stefania Russell of Clare, Ireland.0 points
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Raku Pottery : Ceramic Happy Fish
Colorful hanging pottery fish sculptures by clay artist Nina Fernstrom-Duong.0 points
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RAKU WARE
The Raku Museum is the unique specialisitic museum of Raku ware exhibiting a collection of Raku pieces handed down by the Raku family, a ceramic dynasty of ...0 points
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Sheila Giddens -- Working with Raku
Sheila Giddens shares her experience with the process of Raku and shows some of her delightful creations.0 points
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Raku Fantasies by Noreen
American-style hand-made Raku pottery. Styles include amorpha, plates, globes, bowls, jars, lidded jars, bottles, vases, and free-form.0 points
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This book, an introduction to the history of art that features excellent scholarship, takes a global approach with an emphasis on the Western tradition in art. It reflects new interests and issues, expanding the topic to include women and minorities, and showing media and techniques other than painting, sculpture, and architecture. Written in clear, standard English without art historical or aesthetic jargon, Art: A Brief History is visually appealing as well as intellectually stimulating. This...
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A Potter's Book by Bernard Leach
This is the first treatise by a potter on the work more...2 points
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Ceramics: A Potter's Handbook by Glenn C. Nelson, Richard Burkett
This classic handbook introduces students to the f more...1 point
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The Practical Potter, A Step-By-Step Handbook by Josie Warshaw
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Lions, Fu Dogs and Bears (OH MY!)
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Artist In Residence
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Bear Fetishes - Carvings And Jewelery
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For Fun Pictures And Facts About Polar Bears
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Cibachrome print of a polar bear embryo by award winning international photographers, Daniel & Geo Fuchs. To see it and more of their fabulous work, click The Bulger Gallery.By the way, how many embryos do you count?
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Please let me know what you like; what you don't like, and what you'd like to see more of. Thanks! Purrs and bear hugs, Frankie
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insta sculpt
Sep 21, 2011 @ 2:09 am | delete
- Great sculpting of animals,very useful information on this lens,
thanks for sharing your valuable information
face sculpting treatment in mumbai
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WildFacesGallery
Nov 18, 2010 @ 12:49 pm | delete
- Your work is outstanding. Really lovely.
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scar4
Nov 4, 2010 @ 10:19 pm | delete
- My favorite animal is bear and I own a huge Teddy Bear, lol lol !
Beautiful lay-out!
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WordCustard
Sep 13, 2010 @ 2:40 pm | delete
- I didn't know you sculpted, it was great to discover your work here. I'm especially impressed that you actually created a chess set, sounds like a fun project but not an easy one and the result is wonderful. Can tell you love animals a great deal (oh there are just a few hints of that around!).
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- Great collection. I love lions
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500 Beautiful Animal Sculptures
My favorite book ever!
500 Animals in Clay: Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form (500 Series)
Amazon Price: $12.19 (as of 02/16/2012)
This is my favorite book on animal sculptures. I love to look at it for the beauty and for inspiration in my own work. It makes a great gift for art lovers and artists alike!
500 Figures in Clay - Amazing
A great gift book
500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form (500 Series)
Amazon Price: $11.87 (as of 02/16/2012)
This is my second favorite book of sculptures (my first is 500 Animal Sculptures above). This book has all sorts of figures including the human form. It is simply a great book.
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