Bears in Their Garden!

Boys Will Be Boys

98.5"h x 46.5" w x 39"l

This week I have enjoyed being inspired at Lauritzen Gardens here in Omaha, NE. The weather was great and all the rain has created a lush environment.  Particularly I was there to scope out the 35 works in bronze by sculptor Dan Ostermiller of Loveland, CO.  These pieces have been placed throughout the Lauritzen Gardens, encouraging one to walk the paths all around the beautiful acres.

Dan grew up with a taxidermist father from whom he gained his thorough knowledge of animal structure.  Dan seeks to not only portray the realistic features of his animals, but to capture their personality as well.  

This Bighorn sheep was my favorite as I really enjoy Bighorn sheep anatomy and behavior.  It is titled "The Emporer" and he looks like it!!  

I highly recommend Lauritzen Gardens to you if you are ever in Omaha.  A variety of the gardens within it are representative of a number of world gardens.  This beautiful facility and acreage are located near Interstate 80 and the Missouri River.

Be brave and courageous!