Eternal Sun Studios
Weston Brownlee is a professional sculptor specializing in reptiles, amphibians and all manner of the more unusual creatures in the world. His bronze represents these subjects through finely-detailed realism, combining his subjects with abstract geometric forms to create a truly unique and harmonious aesthetic. Weston’s earliest series of work used the tea kettle as a medium for wildlife art. His newest series of work combines the stained glass medium with bronze, creating sculptures the likes of which are found nowhere else. This catalogue showcases all of his currently available editions, provides information about their creation and inspiration, and prices. All of Weston’s bronze sculptures are offered in edition sizes that range from 20 to 100. He is unique among sculptors in that he is involved with every step of the lost-wax production process, besides the actual casting, and does his own patinas. If you have any questions about a piece shown here, or would be interested in purchasing a sculpture, please contact Weston at weston.brownlee@gmail.com Visit us online by clicking one of the icons below:
“Edge of Time” The first of my work to truly combine the stained glass and bronze medium, “Edge of Time” blends almost every facet of what fascinates me about our world—a visual blend of the past and the present, science, mathematics, architecture, the natural, and the fabricated. Time itself as a concept of physics has always been of great interest to me and that was the central theme in this sculpture. In addition to representing time abstractly through the glass panel, it is also reflected in juxtaposing the prehistoric Pterandon with a modern Desert Spiny Lizard, both being native to the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. Another idea at work is a little fun with cryptozoology. Many NativeAmerican legends in the Southwest speak of the Thunderbird. “Edge of Time,” plays with the idea of the Thunderbird being something very real and very ancient. Created in 2012 Edition of 20 20 Remain $4,200.00
“All But Lost� While the look and feel of this sculpture is meant to evoke the sense of having stumbled upon something ancient and forgotten, the title holds dual meanings. As the first of my sculptures to incorporate glasswork and combine abstract geometric forms with my trademark, finely-detailed realism, this piece represents my interest in the harmony which can exist between contrasting aesthetics. What’s more, my fascination with history and ancient cultures has always been rooted in how sophisticated and advanced they were, despite the modern tendency to view them as primitive. These ideas are all at work in the
sphere. As to the other side of the title’s meaning, the reptile featured is an Arboreal Alligator Lizard. This critically endangered breed of lizard is found in Central and South America and is quite unique and dazzling. As such, the illegal pet trade surrounding this reptile is thriving. While using my artwork as a platform isn’t something I have used this sculpture to promote an awareness of the threat to these beautiful lizards. “All But Lost,” has been showcased on the nationally acclaimed wildlife website, “The Featured Creature,” and shown in both regional and
national art exhibitions and Western Art Collector. This sculpture is lit internally by an LED push button light; however, it can be wired for AC current. Created in 2012 Edition of 50 48 Remain $1,200.00
“Far From Home” This award winning tea kettle is my most popular, and simultaneously one that I almost scrapped. It wasn’t until my wife and my sister suggested that the handle and spout be sculpted as a continuous root that things really fell into place, proving that another set of eyes and constructive feedback is always worth considering. This sculpture features a Texas Banded Gecko and a Stag Beetle. While both are native to Texas, it would be very unusual to find two together. That is the story behind this sculpture—a moment in which two creatures with no knowledge of the other bump into one another for the first time. I have always loved the thrill of exploration and discovery, which was something I wanted to try and depict with “Far From Home.”
In addition to the wildlife, this tea kettle depicts desert hibiscus flowers. Native-American petroglyphs have been inscribed into one side. The petroglyphs are inspired by actual archaeological sites in the Southwest. The patina on this piece was particularly fun for me to create, as the final look of the gecko was a bit of a happy mistake. “Far From Home� has been featured in shows and exhibitions throughout Colorado.
Created in 2011 Edition of 50 49 Remaining $644.00
“Handle With Care” “Handle with Care,” was my first bronze teak kettle, the design rooted very firmly in taking the tea-kettle form and transforming it into wildlife art. Having grown up in the Southwest, I’ve always been very drawn to the wondrous creatures here. While often despised and feared, I find the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake to be among the most fascinating reptiles in the region, especially after I had my first run-in with one near Los Alamos, New Mexico. For me, there’s a strong parallel
between the elements of the Southwest that make it both beautiful and dangerous, and that was something I wanted to try and capture in this sculpture.
Created in 2010 Edition of 50 50 Remaining $1,846.00
“By the Pier” I made this tea kettle for my wife. We were still dating at the time I started working on it, and most of the ideas that shaped the final piece came from her. While piers aren’t really something you come across much in Colorado, I have seen a lot of pelicans while spending time at a park lake near the house where I grew up. While visually a unique bird, I’ve always thought they had a lot of personality. The patina for this piece proved quite a challenge, and in the end I settled for a look that contained an air of realism, while also employing some stylistic qualities. Created in 2010 Edition of 50 49 remaining $1,260.00
“...The Next Move” Bobcats are among my favorite Rocky Mountain wildlife. Even in my lifelong residence in Colorado, I have only been lucky enough to see these elusive creatures once in the wild. This tea kettle is the most scenic I have created, and the most literal translation of the tea kettle form into a bronze sculpture. One of my favorite things about creating this sculpture was spending a great deal of time on the textures. I believe that one of the best ways to achieve a realistic appearance for anything is by paying careful attention to textures. This sculpture was one of my first to truly explore the concept of narrative. Similar to “Far From Home,” the moment shown here is not necessarily meant to suggest that the stare down between the bobcat and the pika will
end with a meal. My intent was to capture an instant and freeze that lightning quick pause before an action take place. Created in 2010 Edition of 50 49 Remaining $2,450.00
“On the Fence” I began my career sculpting as an apprentice to acclaimed artist, James G. Moore-known for his temple-style bronze bells. To this day, Jim and I are very close friends, and this piece is one we sculpted together—he did the bell, I did the rest. After throwing ideas around while out at his ranch in Northern Colorado we settled on a piece which would feature a Fence Lizard along with a beetle, a Meadowlark, and a King Bird. The result is what you see here. A blend of our unique styles and preferred subject matter, this sculpture has been has been tremendously popular: Appearing in magazines, and sculptures shows and exhibitions across the Southwest.
Created in 2011 Edition of 30 19 Remain $3,800.00
“Beneath the Pier” A companion to the “By the Pier,” tea kettle, this tea cup features one of my favorite marine creatures, the Octopus. Like my tea kettles, my tea cups attempt to depict wildlife in both a realistic way and yet also in a way which translate the aesthetic form I am working with. While I have not spent much time near the ocean, I have always been very interested in marine life as it is truly unique, it not strange. Created in 2010 Edition of 50 49 Remain $380.00
“Tea in Tucson” This tea cup was designed as a companion piece to “Hande With Care.” Invoking the same inspiration, and with a little large-than-life Western flare, this tea cup features a Giant Red-Hairy Scorpion. Of the subject matter I considered, I chose a scorpion because the curve of its tail made for a very natural translation to the handle of a tea cup. This is sculpture is fun for me because, like “Handle With Care,” it gets a lot of reactions when I show it due to the subject matter. Created in 2010 Edition of 50 49 Remain $350.00
“Between Worlds� Bronze vessels have a long and rich history in the medium, literally dating back thousands of years. This sculpture is the first in my series of vessels which feature reptiles, amphibians, and insects. As much as I love Southwestern wildlife, exotic animals have also been a strong pull to my attention for as long as I can remember. While most of my work features specific animals, this frog is intended to be a little more non-descript. It is based on several species of South American tree frogs. The title of the piece is inspired by the dual nature of amphibians as creatures of both land and water.
The petroglyphs depicted on “Between Worlds” are the actual Mayan symbol for “frog.”
Created in 2011 Edition of 50 48 Remaining $365.00
“Blending In� Chameleons have always been among my favorite reptiles for both their unique looks and ability to change color. The Jacksons chameleon is easily recognized by it spiny back, and three horned face. The most unique aspect of this sculpture is that each one in the edition has a patina to match its base.
Created in 2010 Edition of 100 96 Remaining $200.00
“Old One� The Texas Horned Toad is one of the most prehistoric looking lizards alive today. That characteristic was something I hoped to captured in this sculpture. The exaggerated nature of the spines was meant to suggest that this guy has been around a long time.
Created in 2010 Edition of 100 96 Remaining $150.00