Casey Parlette | Wildlife Artist

This sculpture with the stainless steel angelfish and carved wood base is a tribute to the incredible aquatic life that exists in the Amazon. This piece will be unveiled at the Festival of Arts in Laguna beach this summer. Come by and visit if you’re in the area!

A lot of people think I just sculpt marine life but I am interested in all wildlife. This sculpture titled “Frantic Moment” captures a high speed chase with a peregrine falcon made in bronze and sycamore wood chasing after two bronze swallows. The techniques that I use

This piece incorporated rocks in a new technique that I’ve been developing for a while now. The rocks are secured in a way similar to a gemstone with the various elements functioning as tines that hold the rocks into place. #brittlestar #sculpture #bronze

Sculpting water is always a challenge especially if it’s fabricated out of sheet metal. I wasn’t sure how this water coming off of the tail of the swordfish was going to turn out until it was almost done. It’s still got a ways to go but I’m starting to get excited!

I’m putting together a series of kelp strands for an underwater ecosystem. Here’s a fun tip; Sometimes I have my concept sketch printed out to help me build it to the right scale. More to come on this piece so stay tuned to see the rest of the creatures I’m adding in!

Installing a large sculpture is the last step in a long process. A sculpture is a delicate thing and any dings or scratches will ruin the piece. I always like to slow down and think my way through these things so I don’t trip at the finish line. This swordfish is now