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S P O R T I N G C L A S S I C S 5 6 S P O R T I N G A R T & d e C O R ■ CaSt art Studio Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Brent Cooke has lived in the Pacific Northwest most of his life, mainly on Vancouver Island. His interest in art began at a young age, when he created wood reliefs and figures, stone carvings, finely detailed decoys, and ultimately, bronze sculptures. At his Cast Art Studio in Victoria, BC, Brent focuses primarily on birds-of-prey in addition to a variety of fish. His sculptures are cast at Valley Bronze of Oregon. Brent's use of negative space and his ability to capture the essence of movement and interaction of his subjects has been widely complimented by art lovers at galleries and art shows. He is an international artist with gallery representation in Canada and the US. Visit www.castartstudio.com. ■ MiCK doellinger "When someone looks at my sculptures, I hope they feel the essence of the animal," says artist Mick Doellinger. "I want people to connect with the piece in some way . . . to notice subtle nuances of the shape, motion, or character." From his earliest recollections, Mick was fascinated with animals, nature, and art, and his life and work have always revolved around these passions. Mick has lived in US for the past ten years, but grew up in Australia where he gained many of his sculpting skills. From his younger days in rodeo, to guiding, wildlife management, and taxidermy, Mick's lifelong accumulation of "hands-on" knowledge has given him distinct insights into the characteristics, movements, and anatomy of his subjects. Over the past 35 years Mick has honed his artistic skills, melding his knowledge of animal anatomy with an innate understanding of their mechanics. Visit www.doellingersculptures.com ■ dog & HorSe fine art Visitors to the Dog & Horse Fine Art Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina, can view the works of 40 celebrated American and European artists. The collection includes paintings by well-known sporting artists Beth Carlson and Larry Wheeler; large, bold canvases by Ian Mason; and naturalistic paintings by Anita Baarns. Since 1979 Larry Wheeler, as in his painting Mend the Line, has focused on the integration of the human figure into beautiful landscapes. Dog & Horse considers him as one of the best sporting artists in America. Would you like to find a distinguished artist to paint your beloved dog, horse, or even your Longhorn steer? Gallery owner Jaynie Spector is an experienced art consultant who along with Christie's, helps to source the finest animal art in the US and Europe—anything from any period; so much so that the gallery has built major art collections for its clients. Visit www.dogandhorsefineart.com. mend the line by larry whEElEr brutE ForcE by mick doEllinGEr GReAt BlUe heROn bronZE by brEnt cookE