Amur Tiger
Como Zoo, Saint Paul, MN

Graphite on ivory-toned paper
~16" x 24"

As always, getting a quality photo of a beautiful drawing is the real challenge! --KAR

Will has been continuing to head west to work on site on his series of farm animals, especially of "Captain" and "Fred" the Irish mid-weight draft horses.

The bicoloring has been an engaging technical challenge.

The old saying "the shoe-maker's children run barefoot" doesn't always hold true--one of the delights of growing up in an artistic household is the fact that some of the furnishings and surroundings are unique, hand-made items that perform good service and enrich a home's comfort.

Whether it was carved rhinoceri, miniature toy dogs, a dollhouse with a beautiful cupola, or numerous household items, Will kept his family well-supplied when his children were young, and continues this work to this day.

Will originally constructed and carved this chair in 1963 for his first child; it has since been used by all his children and grandchildren. 

The tray had needed refurbishing for a number of years; Will recently completed this work over the summer and photographed the results.

Click here to see how beautifully the piece cleaned up.