Bronze statue

[bonniebeth]

Thanks everybody! Yes, it is going to be in the central entry area of my zoo. But I am planning to do other smaller animals to distribute around the zoo, as is the trend in real zoos right now.

@ cowabounga: Yes, that is why I don't like the new style elephant nearly as well as the old; the seam down the middle is very prominant on both adult and baby. I used a new style one for this because I didn't know if it would turn out well or not, and didn't want to mess up one of my precious old style ones. I have a lot of the new ones. Also the new ones are very easy to completely take apart. But I am thinking of filling it and then spraying another coat on after. it's windy and raining here today, but when the weather clears, I'll try it and post a pic.

@Gis:  I guess we're both on trend with modern zoos! Too bad we live halfway around the world from each other. it would be fun to do a collaborative project!

[Richard]

Very, very nice, Bonnie! (And, the pictures are great!)

[Tiermann]

That looks great. A little hand-brushed green to represent oxidation patina might be nice too.

[tonguello]

That looks great. A little hand-brushed green to represent oxidation patina might be nice too.

yes indeed! good thinking!

[bonniebeth]

Yeah, that is a good idea! On the other hand, I do want my zoo to look well-maintained.  I'll have to think about it... maybe it would be like smearing mud on my elephants because that's the way they usually look! 

[basilsdad]

This is a lovely job, Bonniebeth.  I find spray painting to be a real challenge and you did a great job.  I can't wait to see it in place at your zoo!
Joe