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Finished Projects
Chip Taylor's gallery of finished works is a testament to his mastery in bronze sculpting, where each piece resonates with a blend of timeless elegance and innovative artistry. Immerse yourself in this exquisite collection, where the intricate details and profound emotions captured in bronze speak volumes of Chip's dedication to his craft.
Stalking Kúcu
Cast In Bronze
This is a half life-sized bronze that pays tribute to the Ute Indians that inhabited large areas of the Southwest. This bronze, titled Stalking Kúcu "(koo-choo)" which is the Ute Indian word for buffalo. Prior to the arrival of horses, one technique the Indians used to hunt kúcu was to disguise themselves as wolves. The poor sighted kúcu were used to wolves hanging around and would stand their ground allowing the hunters to get a close enough for a shot. This piece captures the intense, adrenaline-filled moment, frozen in time where the sleek predator moves with calculated grace as he approaches his prey, every muscle taut with anticipation.
Hill Ferguson (1874-1971)
Life Size Bust
Hill Ferguson was a Birmingham, Alabama businessman and civic leader who served on the University of Alabama Board of Trustees for forty years. His devotion to the University was recognized when the student center was named in his honor. This life-sized bust of Mr. Ferguson was commissioned by the Ferguson family.
Star-Sullivan Trophy
30” figure in clay & 16" Cast in bronze
This 30" bronze was commissioned by the Alabama Hall of Fame to depict two giants in the history of Alabama football: Auburn University Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan along with University of Alabama and Green Bay Quarterback legend Bart Starr. A smaller 16" version of this sculpture is used as a trophy for the "Starr-Sullivan Award" given periodically by the Hall of Fame to individuals that exhibit the lofty ideals of these two great men.
Nick Saban
1/4 Life Size in Bronze
This 1/4 life-sized sculpture of legendary college coach Nick Saban was commissioned by Monday Morning Quarterback Club of Birmingham, Alabama and is used as the Saban Trophy which is awarded annually to college coaches whose influence transcends what is seen on the football field. It captures Coach Saban in a teaching moment with a young football player. Coach Saban's ability to prepare his players for life both on and off the field make him arguably the greatest coach of all time. The Saban Award has been described as the Heisman Trophy for college football coaches.
Badger
Life Size
This life-sized badger is a commissioned piece for my neighbor in Colorado who is originally from Wisconsin. It is installed on a rock in the middle of his circular drive in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Willie “Tall Pine” LeClair
Life Size Bust
This is a life-size bust of Willie “Tall Pine” LeClair that was commissioned by the world famous Eagle Bronze Foundry in Lander Wyoming. Willie was an influential Shoshone Tribal elder and leader.The finished clay in these pictures is currently at the foundry being cast in bronze. When finished, it will be placed in a museum in Wyoming alongside other Shoshone leaders.
Joe Sewell
Life Size
This life-sized bronze of Hall of Fame baseball player Joe Sewell was commissioned by the University of Alabama and is installed in their baseball stadium that bears his name. In his remarkable 14 years in the majors, he posted a lifetime batting average of .312. while amassing an amazing record for fewest career strikeouts (114). He went one season where he struck out only 3 times with over 600 at-bats and two other seasons with only 4 strikeouts. He played on two World Championship teams, including the 1932 Yankees, which is arguably the greatest team in history, with the entire starting lineup enshrined in Cooperstown.
Stands His Ground
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This is an 18" resin cast of a proud Pawnee warrior. The Pawnee occupied mainly what is now Nebraska and Kansas. This piece depicts the fearless pride that this warrior will defend his tribe at all cost.
Bugling Elk
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This 20" resin cast of one of North America's most majestic animals captures the moment as this bull screams his dominance into the frosty mountain air. Its haunting cry echoes through the mountains and challenges his rivals. It is a warning that this is MY mountain!
Rising Black Duck
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This 21" bronze depicts a stately black duck as it rises from the water. This piece was inspired by observing the mesmerizing beauty of migrating ducks that make a long annual journey at my Alabama farm as they make their way south in the fall.
When Yearning Hearts Burn
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When Yearning Hearts Burn" is a compelling bronze sculpture that captures a dramatic moment of nature frozen in time. The piece vividly portrays two whitetail deer engaged in a fierce battle, their antlers locked in a test of strength and will. The dynamic tension and fluidity of movement in the sculpture highlight the raw emotion and survival instincts inherent in the wild, making it a powerful depiction of wildlife interaction. The meticulous attention to detail in the muscular definition and the expressive postures of the deer amplifies the intensity of their confrontation, inviting viewers to reflect on the primal aspects of nature.
Sabre Charge at Brandy Station
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This 22" bronze depicts a clash between Union and Confederate cavalries at the Battle of Brandy Station. This trying period in our country's history often elicits mixed emotions for many. Time certainly stood still for those embroiled in such violent, close-quarters combat.
Whistling Wings At Dawn
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This 30" bronze captures the frenetic acrobatics of a pair of wood ducks as they prepare to land in a cypress swamp early in the morning. This wood duck are widely distributed across my home state of Alabama and their wings really do whistle as they jet through the swamp timber.
Tall Tales
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This 18" resin cast is of a mountain man who spent the last several months trapping and hunting in the mountains. Now back in civilization, he relaxes with his pipe and appears to spin a tale that just might be slightly embellished.
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