Kluane Dall by Shinabarger, Tim
Kluane, pronounced "Kloo-wah-nee", is a national park lying on the western edge of the Yukon Territory of Canada. Containing Canada's highest peak, Mount Logan, and the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, it is one of the most spectacular pieces of true wilderness left in North America. It is also home to a fairly dense population of Dall sheep.
"Roxane and I visited this park three years ago. We were able to see many sheep, and especially fortunate to get very close to and spend an extended amount of time with a large band of mature rams. Among them was one that was truly a sight to behold. His horns were especially long, with beautiful flare and hook. I don't normally use such an exceptional specimen for a subject in my art, but his horn twist combined with the line continuing down through his neck, reminded me of the logarithmic spiral found throughout nature. I decided a bust was the perfect way to convey the beautiful design found within this incredible animal. Every time I look at it, I am reminded of a great day spent afield. With the glacial winds buffeting the cliffs, we spent several amazing hours among some Kluane Dalls" Tim Shinabarger
"Roxane and I visited this park three years ago. We were able to see many sheep, and especially fortunate to get very close to and spend an extended amount of time with a large band of mature rams. Among them was one that was truly a sight to behold. His horns were especially long, with beautiful flare and hook. I don't normally use such an exceptional specimen for a subject in my art, but his horn twist combined with the line continuing down through his neck, reminded me of the logarithmic spiral found throughout nature. I decided a bust was the perfect way to convey the beautiful design found within this incredible animal. Every time I look at it, I am reminded of a great day spent afield. With the glacial winds buffeting the cliffs, we spent several amazing hours among some Kluane Dalls" Tim Shinabarger
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