His Realistic Nature Sculptures Spring Forth from a Love of Science, Biology & Zoology! Meet Bryce Pettit...

“Born and Raised "Bronze  37” high x 20” wide x 18” deep; ARTIST STATEMENT:

“Born and Raised” is a tribute to the places and experiences that shape who we are. Jackson Hole is the place where the link between my love of wild places and my love of art was forged. As a symbol of strength, freedom and wilderness, I chose to sculpt an eagle to represent this connection. My hope is that we preserve the places that nurture and inspire the best in us." Scroll down to view more of Bryce's sculptures...

With undergrad and graduate degrees in biology and zoology, bronze sculptor Bryce Pettit is a natural when it comes to nature. Loving the sciences and especially animals -- they are his favorite subject matter. From bugs to birds, bears, wolves, snakes or fish, he lauds the enormous variety found among wildlife. If he had to choose a favorite, it would probably be birds finding their feather styles and patterns fascinating not to mention the stories their lifestyles tell.

Working in all size ranges from tabletop pieces upwards to public art that could be 25-feet long and 12-feet high, the versatility of his work is as wide as his subject matter. When showing his work in different states across the U.S., he has learned that the regional animals of that area will be his best sellers.

"People shop for art based on their emotional responses," Bryce observes. "Something will connect with a viewer and then they will be determined to find a place for it. I never second guess what products will move. I simply try to the best job I can executing it."

Often his work has a story to tell, such as with Arctic Terns. Each year these birds amazingly fly 50,000 miles from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

"I called that sculpture "To the Ends of the Earth", Bryce says. "Their long journey made me wonder about the extent humans would go to for the people they care about. That trip results in finding an explosion of food resources in the sea. Terns navigate using a variety of innate tools from detecting the Earth's magnetic field through specialized cells to relying on celestial cues along with visual landmarks like the coastlines, Utilizing the global wind patterns can also help them conserve their energy for such a long migration route."

Bryce says he enjoys planning his inventory according to a preestablished theme without ruling out the joys of simply being spontaneous with his work. He also likes to search for the story or the emotion he wants to strive for before embarking on a project. Not wanting to take the time sketching, he dives right into his 3D project continually refining the oil-based clay he works with until he's achieved just the right look. Next, it's off to the foundry for the lost wax process employed as one of the many steps a bronze sculpture undergoes before completion.

Prices range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. He does not take commissions, and his work is available in a number of galleries. He can also be found at the upcoming 2026 Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, AZ -- a three-month long commitment for those artists who have been juried into this prestigious show.

Learn more here: Bryce Pettit

Bryce poses with a few of his sculptures at his 2025 Celebration of Fine Art booth in Scottsdale, AZ.

The scale of Bryce's work spans from wall to floor!