"Becoming an artist was not one of the things I had in mind as I was growing up," says wildlife sculptor Robert Ball.  "In fact the possibility never entered my mind until much later in  life.  Looking back however, I can see a connecting thread leading from the past to the present.  That connection being a love of wildlife and the habitat providing them sanctuary."



Primarily self-taught, Robert participated in some workshops taught by renowned sculptor 
Gerald Balciar.  "This provided a significant boost to my level of skill, inspiration, and 
commitment," he adds.  Recognition came rapidly over the next few years with Best Of Show 
and Best Sculpture awards from National and International events such as the C.M. Russell 
Auction;  National Western Art Show; Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show; Oklahoma Wildlife Art 
Festival; National Wildlife Art Show; and The Calgary Stampede Western Art Show.





Robert's sculpture was selected as a Public Works Monument by the Oklahoma Wildlife  
Stewardship Committee, Tulsa, OK,1997;  He was also Featured Sculptor at the Clymer 
Museum Exhibit, Ellensburg, WA, 1999; Selected as Featured Artist at the National Wildlife   
Art Show in Overland Park, KS, 2000; Featured Artist at Thunderbird Artists, Scottsdale Fine 
Art Show, 2006; & Selected for Sculpture In The Streets Exhibit, Mesa, AZ. 2007


Robert enjoys creating his works in the timeless medium of bronze.  His sculpture brings  forth 
the unique and often whimsical nature of the animal kingdom.  "I believe animals are similar to 
people in that each is an individual  in their appearance and behavior.  I try to bring  that out in 
my work by focusing on their body attitude and facial expression," he reveals.




Robert spends Montana summers and Arizona winters with his wife Rae Ann, their 
dogs and a menagerie of bunnies. They enjoy exploring the scenic byways and 
open road on their Harley's.