RIVER OTTER

RIVER OTTERDavid Riome (b. 1954, Saskatchewan) is a self taught Canadian sculptor whose work reflects a profound connection to the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the mixed woodlands of his childhood and the rugged landscapes of Northern Saskatchewan, Riome creates stone sculptures that celebrate wildlife, the human form, and the rhythms of nature. Using traditional hand tools, he transforms soapstone, antler, bone, coral, bronze, and other materials

tactile surface

had continued the tradition

Always a mentor & teacher

local beauty spots or places she recently went hiking

Thick layers of oil paint (impasto) are applied with a knife instead of a brush

personality

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known for her stylized representational wildlife sculptures in stone and bronze

With a background in geology

evoking emotion

Her practice emphasizes the use of organic gemstones such as amber

which are held in private and corporate collections worldwide