Tom Lamont, Canadian Wildlife Carver & Sculptor: Bear Family Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture in Progress

Progress Series III: Bear Family Sculpture by Tom Lamont

Series I: Big Bear Sculpture (click here)

Series II: Orca Pod Sculpture (click here)

Hover your mouse over a small image to see a larger picture of this 32" tall x 16" wide x 8" deep 120 lb Brazilian Soapstone bear family sculpture in progress from start to finish.

Back and front views of the raw Brazilian Soapstone
chosen by the sculptor, Tom Lamont

LEFT TO RIGHT ACROSS TOP:

- The raw stone front and back.
- Mapping out bears (front).
- Mapping tree with drill holes.
- Standing bears taking shape.
- Top bear taking shape, right side view.
- Back view of bears during carving.
- Noses, eyes and bark detail added.
-Tree dyed.

FINISHED PIECE DETAILS:

- Cub standing on tree branch.
- Standing bear and bear on branch.
- Bear sitting under tree.
- Top bear.

The finished 32 inch tall x 16 inch wide x 8 inch deep 120 lb Brazilian Soapstone bear family sculpture.

Detail of top cub. The finished Bear Family sculpture stands 32 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds.