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Sharon Sommers, Sculptor
Wildlife artist capturing the spirit of animals in their natural
habitat
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Animals...Art...Sculpture. These were Sharon Sommers' childhood passions.
Memories of her youth include snow sculptures of horses and extensive
drawings of the abundant wildlife found in the area of her birthplace, Rose
City, Michigan.
Always creative as a child, Mrs. Sommers' family nurtured her artistic
talents and her love of animals. The daughter of a conservation officer,
she learned at a young age to appreciate the beauty of movement and strength
in animals. Today, she celebrates and defines that energy in her bronze
sculpture of wildlife.
With degrees in fine arts from Central Michigan University, Mrs. Sommers
began her career as a professional sculptor in the late 1960's. She has
traveled extensively throughout Africa and Australia to study animals in
their natural habitat. Her ability to capture the spirit of the animal in
her work earned Mrs. Sommers membership in the prestigious Society of Animal
Artists.
Nationally recognized, Mrs. Sommers' work has been exhibited in art shows
throughout the United States. Among these are the National Sculpture
Society of New York City; The Society of Animal Artists in Cleveland, Ohio
and Naples, New York; the North American Sculpture Exhibition in Golden,
Colorado; and Game Conservation International in San Antonio, Texas. Sharon
Sommers maintains her residence and studio in Waterford, Michigan.
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