Eternal Sun Studios

Weston Brownlee is a professional sculptor specializing in reptiles,

amphibians and all manner of the more unusual creatures in the world. His

bronze represents these subjects through finely-detailed realism, combining

his subjects with abstract geometric forms to create a truly unique and

harmonious aesthetic. Weston’s earliest series of work used the tea kettle as a

medium for wildlife art. His newest series of work combines the stained glass

medium with bronze, creating sculptures the likes of which are found nowhere

else.

This catalogue showcases all of his currently available editions, provides

information about their creation and inspiration, and prices. All of Weston’s

bronze sculptures are offered in edition sizes that range from 20 to 100.

He is unique among sculptors in that he is involved with every step of the

lost-wax production process, besides the actual casting, and does his own

patinas.

If you have any questions about a piece shown here, or would be interested in

purchasing a sculpture, please contact Weston at

weston.brownlee@gmail.com

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“Edge of Time”

The first of my work to truly

combine the stained glass and

bronze medium, “Edge of Time”

blends almost every facet of what

fascinates me about our world—a

visual blend of the past and the

present, science, mathematics,

architecture, the natural, and the

fabricated.

Time itself as a concept of physics

has always been of great interest to

me and that was the central theme

in this sculpture. In addition to

representing time abstractly

through the glass panel, it is also

reflected in juxtaposing the

prehistoric Pterandon with a

modern Desert Spiny Lizard, both

being native to the Rocky Mountain

region of the United States.

Another idea at work is a little fun

with cryptozoology. Many Native-

American legends in the Southwest

speak of the Thunderbird. “Edge

of Time,” plays with the idea of the

Thunderbird being something very

real and very ancient.

Created in 2012

Edition of 20

20 Remain

$4,200.00

“All But Lost”

While the look and feel of this sculpture is meant to evoke the sense of having

stumbled upon something ancient and forgotten, the title holds dual meanings.

As the first of my sculptures to incorporate glasswork and combine abstract

geometric forms with my trademark, finely-detailed realism, this piece

represents my interest in the harmony which can exist between contrasting

aesthetics. What’s more, my fascination with history and ancient cultures has

always been rooted in how sophisticated and advanced they were, despite the

modern tendency to view them as primitive. These ideas are all at work in the

sphere.

As to the other side of the title’s

meaning, the reptile featured is an

Arboreal Alligator Lizard. This

critically endangered breed of lizard

is found in Central and South

America and is quite unique and

dazzling. As such, the illegal pet

trade surrounding this reptile is

thriving. While using my artwork as

a platform isn’t something I have

used this sculpture to promote an

awareness of the threat to these

beautiful lizards.

“All But Lost,” has been showcased

on the nationally acclaimed wildlife

website, “The Featured Creature,”

and shown in both regional and

national art exhibitions and Western

Art Collector.

This sculpture is lit internally by an

LED push button light; however, it

can be wired for AC current.

Created in 2012

Edition of 50

48 Remain

$1,200.00

“Far From Home”

This award winning tea kettle is my most popular, and simultaneously one

that I almost scrapped. It wasn’t until my wife and my sister suggested that

the handle and spout be sculpted as a continuous root that things really fell

into place, proving that another set of eyes and constructive feedback is

always worth considering.

This sculpture features a Texas Banded Gecko and a Stag Beetle. While both

are native to Texas, it would be very unusual to find two together. That is the

story behind this sculpture—a moment in which two creatures with no

knowledge of the other bump into one another for the first time. I have always

loved the thrill of exploration and discovery, which was something I wanted to

try and depict with “Far From Home.”

In addition to the wildlife, this tea kettle depicts desert hibiscus flowers.

Native-American petroglyphs have been inscribed into one side. The

petroglyphs are inspired by actual archaeological sites in the Southwest.

The patina on this piece was particularly fun for me to create, as the final look

of the gecko was a bit of a happy mistake. “Far From Home” has been

featured in shows and exhibitions throughout Colorado.

Created in 2011

Edition of 50

49 Remaining

$644.00

“Handle With Care”

“Handle with Care,” was my first

bronze teak kettle, the design

rooted very firmly in taking the

tea-kettle form and transforming it

into wildlife art. Having grown up

in the Southwest, I’ve always been

very drawn to the wondrous

creatures here. While often

despised and feared, I find the

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

to be among the most fascinating

reptiles in the region, especially

after I had my first run-in with one

near Los Alamos, New Mexico.

For me, there’s a strong parallel

between the elements of the

Southwest that make it both

beautiful and dangerous, and that

was something I wanted to try and

capture in this sculpture.

Created in 2010

Edition of 50

50 Remaining

$1,846.00

“By the Pier”

I made this tea kettle for my wife. We were still dating at the time I started

working on it, and most of the ideas that shaped the final piece came from her.

While piers aren’t really something you come across much in Colorado, I have

seen a lot of pelicans while spending time at a park lake near the house where

I grew up. While visually a unique bird, I’ve always thought they had a lot of

personality. The patina for this piece proved quite a challenge, and in the end

I settled for a look that contained an air of realism, while also employing some

stylistic qualities.

Created in 2010

Edition of 50

49 remaining

$1,260.00

“...The Next Move”

Bobcats are among my favorite Rocky Mountain wildlife. Even in my lifelong

residence in Colorado, I have only been lucky enough to see these elusive

creatures once in the wild. This tea kettle is the most scenic I have created, and

the most literal translation of the tea kettle form into a bronze sculpture. One

of my favorite things about creating this sculpture was spending a great deal

of time on the textures. I believe that one of the best ways to achieve a realistic

appearance for anything is by paying careful attention to textures.

This sculpture was one of my first to truly explore the concept of narrative.

Similar to “Far From Home,” the moment shown here is not necessarily

meant to suggest that the stare down between the bobcat and the pika will

end with a meal. My intent was to capture an instant and freeze that lightning

quick pause before an action take place.

Created in 2010

Edition of 50

49 Remaining

$2,450.00

“On the Fence”

I began my career sculpting as an apprentice to acclaimed artist, James G.

Moore-known for his temple-style bronze bells. To this day, Jim and I are

very close friends, and this piece is one we sculpted together—he did the bell, I

did the rest. After throwing ideas around while out at his ranch in Northern

Colorado we settled on a piece which would feature a Fence Lizard along with

a beetle, a Meadowlark, and a King Bird. The result is what you see here.

A blend of our unique styles and preferred subject matter, this sculpture has

been has been tremendously popular: Appearing in magazines, and sculptures

shows and exhibitions across the Southwest.

Created in 2011

Edition of 30

19 Remain

$3,800.00

“Beneath the Pier”

A companion to the “By the Pier,” tea kettle, this tea cup features one of my

favorite marine creatures, the Octopus. Like my tea kettles, my tea cups at-

tempt to depict wildlife in both a realistic way and yet also in a way which

translate the aesthetic form I am working with. While I have not spent much

time near the ocean, I have always been very interested in marine life as it is

truly unique, it not strange.

Created in 2010

Edition of 50

49 Remain

$380.00

“Tea in Tucson”

This tea cup was designed as a companion piece to “Hande With Care.”

Invoking the same inspiration, and with a little large-than-life Western flare,

this tea cup features a Giant Red-Hairy Scorpion. Of the subject matter I

considered, I chose a scorpion because the curve of its tail made for a very

natural translation to the handle of a tea cup. This is sculpture is fun for me

because, like “Handle With Care,” it gets a lot of reactions when I show it due

to the subject matter.

Created in 2010

Edition of 50

49 Remain

$350.00

“Between Worlds”

Bronze vessels have a long and rich history in the medium, literally dating

back thousands of years. This sculpture is the first in my series of vessels

which feature reptiles, amphibians, and insects. As much as I love

Southwestern wildlife, exotic animals have also been a strong pull to my

attention for as long as I can remember.

While most of my work features specific animals, this frog is intended to be a

little more non-descript. It is based on several species of South American tree

frogs. The title of the piece is inspired by the dual nature of amphibians as

creatures of both land and water.

The petroglyphs depicted on

“Between Worlds” are the actu-

al Mayan symbol for “frog.”

Created in 2011

Edition of 50

48 Remaining

$365.00

“Blending In”

Chameleons have always been among my favorite reptiles for both their

unique looks and ability to change color. The Jacksons chameleon is easily

recognized by it spiny back, and three horned face. The most unique aspect

of this sculpture is that each one in the edition has a patina to match its base.

Created in 2010

Edition of 100

96 Remaining

$200.00

“Old One”

The Texas Horned Toad is one of the most prehistoric looking lizards alive to-

day. That characteristic was something I hoped to captured in this sculpture.

The exaggerated nature of the spines was meant to suggest that this guy has

been around a long time.

Created in 2010

Edition of 100

96 Remaining

$150.00