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Eternal Sun Studios
Weston Brownlee is a professional sculptor specializing in reptiles,
amphibians and all manner of the more unusual creatures in the world. His
bronze represents these subjects through finely-detailed realism, combining
his subjects with abstract geometric forms to create a truly unique and
harmonious aesthetic. Weston’s earliest series of work used the tea kettle as a
medium for wildlife art. His newest series of work combines the stained glass
medium with bronze, creating sculptures the likes of which are found nowhere
else.
This catalogue showcases all of his currently available editions, provides
information about their creation and inspiration, and prices. All of Weston’s
bronze sculptures are offered in edition sizes that range from 20 to 100.
He is unique among sculptors in that he is involved with every step of the
lost-wax production process, besides the actual casting, and does his own
patinas.
If you have any questions about a piece shown here, or would be interested in
purchasing a sculpture, please contact Weston at
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“Edge of Time”
The first of my work to truly
combine the stained glass and
bronze medium, “Edge of Time”
blends almost every facet of what
fascinates me about our world—a
visual blend of the past and the
present, science, mathematics,
architecture, the natural, and the
fabricated.
Time itself as a concept of physics
has always been of great interest to
me and that was the central theme
in this sculpture. In addition to
representing time abstractly
through the glass panel, it is also
reflected in juxtaposing the
prehistoric Pterandon with a
modern Desert Spiny Lizard, both
being native to the Rocky Mountain
region of the United States.
Another idea at work is a little fun
with cryptozoology. Many Native-
American legends in the Southwest
speak of the Thunderbird. “Edge
of Time,” plays with the idea of the
Thunderbird being something very
real and very ancient.
Created in 2012
Edition of 20
20 Remain
$4,200.00
“All But Lost”
While the look and feel of this sculpture is meant to evoke the sense of having
stumbled upon something ancient and forgotten, the title holds dual meanings.
As the first of my sculptures to incorporate glasswork and combine abstract
geometric forms with my trademark, finely-detailed realism, this piece
represents my interest in the harmony which can exist between contrasting
aesthetics. What’s more, my fascination with history and ancient cultures has
always been rooted in how sophisticated and advanced they were, despite the
modern tendency to view them as primitive. These ideas are all at work in the
sphere.
As to the other side of the title’s
meaning, the reptile featured is an
Arboreal Alligator Lizard. This
critically endangered breed of lizard
is found in Central and South
America and is quite unique and
dazzling. As such, the illegal pet
trade surrounding this reptile is
thriving. While using my artwork as
a platform isn’t something I have
used this sculpture to promote an
awareness of the threat to these
beautiful lizards.
“All But Lost,” has been showcased
on the nationally acclaimed wildlife
website, “The Featured Creature,”
and shown in both regional and
national art exhibitions and Western
Art Collector.
This sculpture is lit internally by an
LED push button light; however, it
can be wired for AC current.
Created in 2012
Edition of 50
48 Remain
$1,200.00
“Far From Home”
This award winning tea kettle is my most popular, and simultaneously one
that I almost scrapped. It wasn’t until my wife and my sister suggested that
the handle and spout be sculpted as a continuous root that things really fell
into place, proving that another set of eyes and constructive feedback is
always worth considering.
This sculpture features a Texas Banded Gecko and a Stag Beetle. While both
are native to Texas, it would be very unusual to find two together. That is the
story behind this sculpture—a moment in which two creatures with no
knowledge of the other bump into one another for the first time. I have always
loved the thrill of exploration and discovery, which was something I wanted to
try and depict with “Far From Home.”
In addition to the wildlife, this tea kettle depicts desert hibiscus flowers.
Native-American petroglyphs have been inscribed into one side. The
petroglyphs are inspired by actual archaeological sites in the Southwest.
The patina on this piece was particularly fun for me to create, as the final look
of the gecko was a bit of a happy mistake. “Far From Home” has been
featured in shows and exhibitions throughout Colorado.
Created in 2011
Edition of 50
49 Remaining
$644.00
“Handle With Care”
“Handle with Care,” was my first
bronze teak kettle, the design
rooted very firmly in taking the
tea-kettle form and transforming it
into wildlife art. Having grown up
in the Southwest, I’ve always been
very drawn to the wondrous
creatures here. While often
despised and feared, I find the
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
to be among the most fascinating
reptiles in the region, especially
after I had my first run-in with one
near Los Alamos, New Mexico.
For me, there’s a strong parallel
between the elements of the
Southwest that make it both
beautiful and dangerous, and that
was something I wanted to try and
capture in this sculpture.
Created in 2010
Edition of 50
50 Remaining
$1,846.00
“By the Pier”
I made this tea kettle for my wife. We were still dating at the time I started
working on it, and most of the ideas that shaped the final piece came from her.
While piers aren’t really something you come across much in Colorado, I have
seen a lot of pelicans while spending time at a park lake near the house where
I grew up. While visually a unique bird, I’ve always thought they had a lot of
personality. The patina for this piece proved quite a challenge, and in the end
I settled for a look that contained an air of realism, while also employing some
stylistic qualities.
Created in 2010
Edition of 50
49 remaining
$1,260.00
“...The Next Move”
Bobcats are among my favorite Rocky Mountain wildlife. Even in my lifelong
residence in Colorado, I have only been lucky enough to see these elusive
creatures once in the wild. This tea kettle is the most scenic I have created, and
the most literal translation of the tea kettle form into a bronze sculpture. One
of my favorite things about creating this sculpture was spending a great deal
of time on the textures. I believe that one of the best ways to achieve a realistic
appearance for anything is by paying careful attention to textures.
This sculpture was one of my first to truly explore the concept of narrative.
Similar to “Far From Home,” the moment shown here is not necessarily
meant to suggest that the stare down between the bobcat and the pika will
end with a meal. My intent was to capture an instant and freeze that lightning
quick pause before an action take place.
Created in 2010
Edition of 50
49 Remaining
$2,450.00
“On the Fence”
I began my career sculpting as an apprentice to acclaimed artist, James G.
Moore-known for his temple-style bronze bells. To this day, Jim and I are
very close friends, and this piece is one we sculpted together—he did the bell, I
did the rest. After throwing ideas around while out at his ranch in Northern
Colorado we settled on a piece which would feature a Fence Lizard along with
a beetle, a Meadowlark, and a King Bird. The result is what you see here.
A blend of our unique styles and preferred subject matter, this sculpture has
been has been tremendously popular: Appearing in magazines, and sculptures
shows and exhibitions across the Southwest.
Created in 2011
Edition of 30
19 Remain
$3,800.00
“Beneath the Pier”
A companion to the “By the Pier,” tea kettle, this tea cup features one of my
favorite marine creatures, the Octopus. Like my tea kettles, my tea cups at-
tempt to depict wildlife in both a realistic way and yet also in a way which
translate the aesthetic form I am working with. While I have not spent much
time near the ocean, I have always been very interested in marine life as it is
truly unique, it not strange.
Created in 2010
Edition of 50
49 Remain
$380.00
“Tea in Tucson”
This tea cup was designed as a companion piece to “Hande With Care.”
Invoking the same inspiration, and with a little large-than-life Western flare,
this tea cup features a Giant Red-Hairy Scorpion. Of the subject matter I
considered, I chose a scorpion because the curve of its tail made for a very
natural translation to the handle of a tea cup. This is sculpture is fun for me
because, like “Handle With Care,” it gets a lot of reactions when I show it due
to the subject matter.
Created in 2010
Edition of 50
49 Remain
$350.00
“Between Worlds”
Bronze vessels have a long and rich history in the medium, literally dating
back thousands of years. This sculpture is the first in my series of vessels
which feature reptiles, amphibians, and insects. As much as I love
Southwestern wildlife, exotic animals have also been a strong pull to my
attention for as long as I can remember.
While most of my work features specific animals, this frog is intended to be a
little more non-descript. It is based on several species of South American tree
frogs. The title of the piece is inspired by the dual nature of amphibians as
creatures of both land and water.
The petroglyphs depicted on
“Between Worlds” are the actu-
al Mayan symbol for “frog.”
Created in 2011
Edition of 50
48 Remaining
$365.00
“Blending In”
Chameleons have always been among my favorite reptiles for both their
unique looks and ability to change color. The Jacksons chameleon is easily
recognized by it spiny back, and three horned face. The most unique aspect
of this sculpture is that each one in the edition has a patina to match its base.
Created in 2010
Edition of 100
96 Remaining
$200.00
“Old One”
The Texas Horned Toad is one of the most prehistoric looking lizards alive to-
day. That characteristic was something I hoped to captured in this sculpture.
The exaggerated nature of the spines was meant to suggest that this guy has
been around a long time.
Created in 2010
Edition of 100
96 Remaining
$150.00