Wildlife sculptor, Tim Cherry, developed an early understanding and love of animals in his native Canada living in Alberta and British Columbia.  By the age of 15, he was working with an outfitter on hunting and fishing trips into the wilderness of British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon covering a domain of over 10,000 square miles.  This career was further enhanced by working with renowned taxidermist Forest Hart.  It was while working with Hart that Cherry discovered his true passion and began his career as a sculptor of the wildlife he knew so intimately. Tim now lives and works primarily in Branson, Missouri but spends a great deal of time at the foundries in Loveland, Colorado. 

Cherry's knowledge of animals is evident in every piece he sculpts—the individual "personality" of each animal is painstakingly rendered.   The smooth, semi-abstract shapes and textures of his pieces evoke a calming, peaceful, "must touch" quality as well as bring a smile to the viewer when the figure represents a whimsical characteristic in the animal.  Artists who have guided and influenced Tim's career are Dan Ostermiller and Fritz White.  The almost "art nouveau" style of his work evolved over time as he began to focus on "shape and form taking precedence over exacting detail".  As to the humorous aspect of his work, Cherry says, "There are enough unpleasant aspects in life, so, when it comes to my art, I prefer to view my subjects from a lighter perspective."  A quote spoken by Picasso "The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.", hangs on his studio wall and aptly describes the essence of his work.

Cherry exhibits at the Prix de West Show in Oklahoma City and is a recent recipient of its coveted James Earle Fraser Sculpture Award.  His work is also shown at Sculpture in the Park in Loveland, the Western Visions Show in Jackson Hole and at the National Sculpture Society Show.  Articles about his work have appeared in Wildlife Art, Southwest Art, Art Talk and Art of the West.  

"Catch of the Day" 
 Bronze Edition of 18
17" X 16"
$6,300

"Swan Egg" 
Bronze Edition of 18
10" X 12"
$3,200

"Bearly Balanced"
 Bronze Edition of 18
12" X 8"
$3,400

"Salmon Spiral"
 Edition of 18 ~ $3,800
17" X 12"
$5,200