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Barn Owl by Matt Buckley of Edge Sculpture This barn owl is an Edge Sculpture, designed and sculpted by Matt Buckley at his studio in Shropshire. Matt starts by sculpting in clay, giving the piece a sense of being both dynamic and organic.  It is then cold cast in marble resin before being skillfully hand-finished and hand-painted. There is a great deal of realism about this figure whilst at the s…

Black Panther Bust Sculpture by Matt Buckley of Edge Sculptures The genus of panthera includes lions, tigers, jaguars and leopards.  In Africa and Asia they are leopards and in the Americas they are jaguars.  Black panthers are leopards or jaguars whose genes have increased the black in their fur such that they look completely black.  Close examination actually shows that the markings are still th…

Chimpanzee Bust Sculpture by Matt Buckley of Edge Sculpture Chipanzees are our closest relatives and when you look into this chimp's face you can easily switch from seeing a wild animal to seeing someone you know.  There is an expressiveness in the eyes that looks so realistic. In fact, this is a sculpture of a Chimpanzee's head, designed and made by Matt Buckley of Edge Sculpture.  Matt starts by…

Penguin with Chick by Matt Buckley of Edge Sculpture Emperor penguins lay only one egg per year.  Initially Dad will keep it warm by balancing it on his feet and covering it with his feathered skin.  The egg takes about two months to hatch and then Mum, who has been away hunting for food, will keep the chick warm whilst Dad goes fishing.  Once the chick is mature enough it will join a creche and b…

Tawny Owl by Matt Buckley of Edge Sculpture This Tawny Owl is an Edge Sculpture, designed and sculpted by Matt Buckley at his studio in Shropshire.  Matt starts by sculpting in clay, giving the piece a sense of being both dynamic and organic.  It is then cold cast in marble resin before being skillfully hand-finished and hand-painted. Sitting on an old branch, waiting to swoop down and pounce on i…