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This blog shares the day-to-day life behind Scott Rogers Sculpture. You’ll find glimpses inside the studio, progress on current sculptures in clay becoming bronze, commission updates, installations across the country, and the stories that shape the pieces. We don’t document everything—we share a few meaningful moments along the way. If you’re interested in custom bronze sculpture, monuments and how they are planned, or simply curious about the process, this is where you can see how large-scale Americana, Western, and figurative sculptures come to life in the real world.
A Special Preview of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
On September 3, Scott and Janette had the opportunity to experience something years in the making: a special preview of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. The evening brought together artists whose work is part of ...
Quest for the West Through the Years
Each September, Scott returns to Indianapolis for one of his favorite Western art traditions: Quest for the West® at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. Scott has participated in the show for more than 15 years, making ...
Why Wildlife Sculptures Make Memorable Public Art
Some works of public art are admired for a moment and then forgotten. Others quietly become part of a place's identity, creating landmarks that people return to, photograph, and remember. Wildlife sculptures have a remarkable ability to do just that. ...
On the Road with Scott (Nebraska)
Nebraska's Museums, Sculpture Gardens, and Art Recently, Scott traveled to Nebraska with a longtime friend, Asa Laws. Along the way they spent time exploring museums, sculpture gardens, historic landmarks, and other places that sparked their curiosity and imagination. Rather than ...
The Art of Sculpting Lincoln and Washington: From Full Figure to Bronze Bust
There’s something compelling about seeing history brought down to a more personal scale. Recently, Scott Rogers, a Western bronze sculptor known for his narrative-driven work, has been exploring that idea through a series of small busts inspired by his sculptures ...
Watch Scott Rogers Sculpt Live at Legacy Gallery | January 29–31
We’re excited to share that Scott Rogers will be sculpting live at Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona from January 29–31, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. This is a rare opportunity to see a master Western sculptor at work ...
Following “The New Star” — A Sculpture of Faith, Wonder, and New Beginnings
The New Star was born from a moment of curiosity — what would it have been like to see that star rise for the first time? Through this bronze, Scott Rogers reimagines the wise men’s journey as a deeply human ...
Bringing the Saddle Bronc to Life: Scott Rogers’ Wax-and-Paint Workflow on Clay
What You’re Seeing in the Video This isn’t your everyday sculpting. It’s shop-floor problem-solving on the original clay: Wax:Scott uses a crystalline wax (Trade name: Victory Brown) for tightening edges, hardening fine details, and locking in his desired surface textures. Paint: Scott paints ...
Trail Boss: A 60% Life-Size Bronze Monument of Leadership and Loyalty
Introduction Some sculptures tell a story. Trail Boss, a 60% life-size bronze monument by Western sculptor Scott Rogers, does more—it commands respect. Here stands a leader forged by dust, storms, and miles of open range. Rifle at the ready, he ...
Appearances and Shows
Scott’s work is shown at exhibitions, galleries, museums and events across the country throughout the year. Below are some of the next few shows where he will be attending in person. August 9-17, 2025 Sage Creek Gallery ~ Sculpting in ...
American Bison Monument Install
The monumental “American Bison” is put together from cast bronze pieces (see photos). A lot of folks don’t realize that monumental bronzes are hollow. The outside shell is usally about 1/4” in thickness. Once the bronze is welded together ...
5. The Reveal of the Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Monument
The reveal of the monument was so exciting and fun for us! If you’ve never been to The Silos at Magnolia, it’s a good time. The new plant shop, ‘Fernie’s’ was opening for the first time that day. So ...
4. Installation of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Monuments
Scott and his crew travelled down to Magnolia Farms in Waco, Texas to assist with installing the Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig monument. Traveling to Texas “The installation carried so much anticipation, excitement, angst, fear and joy all at once. ...
3. Production of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Monuments
A lot goes into the production and casting of a bronze sculpture. The casting process really is an art in and of itself. Regarding the production of the Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig monuments… Scott says: “If you ever ...
2. The Creation of the Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Monuments
The creation of monumental sculptures is an involved process. It takes a team to create something that will stand the test of time, perhaps for centuries. Scott says this about the creating the Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig monuments for ...
1. Researching the Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Monuments
If you checked on Scott in his studio during the time he was researching the Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig monument, you’d often find him studying photographs. One of the most fascinating parts of Scott’s sculpting process comes before he ...
1978 Golden Gloves Championship
Scott Rogers Golden Glove Heavy Weight Championship 1978 In 1977 I fought in three boxing tournaments. James “Chief” Noahubbi (a full blood Choctaw Native American) was my opponent in all three. I won the first meeting between us in ...
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Monuments Installed at Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas
The grand adventure of creating and installing monumental sculptures of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, two of baseball most famous players, finally came to fruition. Scott was commissioned to sculpt Babe and Lou, for Magnolia’s, Katy Ballpark at the Silos ...
Towne Ball
This is bronze baseball sculpture of a young boy holding a bat in 1890. As a youth, my folks enrolled me into various sports. It began with Pee Wee baseball and football around the age of 8, and carried on ...
Ain’t Gonna Be no Second Trip
What most folks don’t realize, on some level, every piece I create is a self portrait, a version of an experience I’ve had. Be it a guy being shot, bucked off a horse, lost love, standing face to face with ...
Studio Nights
Studio Nights are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at Scott Rogers Studio in Paradise, UT. Artists and Art Lovers, gather to share what they are working on or some art work they would like to discuss or get ...
Gold Mining in Alaska
When I was 27 I left my home in Texas and went to spend some time gold mining in Alaska. In 1987 a man by the name of Al Fielding, from Ft. Worth, came to my dad and said he ...
Mexico Ruins
I’m a fool for history…of all kinds. There seems to be a part of me that can feel the people of bygone eras.
Tatonka
In St. George, Utah, for the installation of “Tatonka”. The exhibit is called, “Art Around the Corner.” It’s an annual year long outdoor art exhibit. About two dozen artists have their work mounted on outdoor pedestals around the city. “Tatonka” ...
The Great Beyond
A few days ago, I was deeply honored to receive this image. A collector, of over twenty years, permanently installed a casting of “The Last Supper”, to prepare his final resting place for when he travels to the Great Beyond
Monumental Football Team Open House
Three years in the making. My heart is full. June 11th, 2018, we had an open house to celebrate the completion of “Football, circa 1890”. What an amazing team of people have supported me in bringing this project to fruition. ...
Saloon Keepers Have No Sense of Humor
I sculpted this piece….just so I could use the title: “Saloon Keepers Have No Sense of Humor.” Believe me when I say….I have no idea what a piece will look like when I start it. I have a feeling that ...
Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture Park
Sculpture fans! If you’d like to treat yourself to a visual feast, make your way to Murrells Inlet, SC to visit Brookgreen Gardens. I just completed teaching a five day workshop at this world class venue. The folks here could ...
Sculpture “Masterfully” Displayed
Just spent an incredible weekend in Tucson, Arizona at Settlers West’s fall art show with Janette. We were guests of some friends / collectors and were able to visit, “Chiricahua Apache.” He is loved and well taken care of. There ...
1890 Football Nose Guard
I wanted to show an element of the piece I found fascinating. The hard rubber nose guards that many of the players would wear back in the day. They were called the “Morrell Nose Guard”. An optional protection piece, but ...
I got to ride in a 1947 Willy’s Jeep!
Installed a casting of “The Trooper” a couple of days ago, outside of Santa Fe. We took the piece out of my pickup and loaded it into this 1947 Willy’s Jeep and maneuvered it into position. Good folks, fun ride. ...
An Eyelash in Bronze
Would you believe that after being a sculptor (26 years) I am still amazed at the transformation process (the miracle) of how a clay sculpture is turned into bronze. I once went to a foundry to inspect a finished piece. ...
“Whiskey’s Rebel”
I would never consider myself as having been a good bull rider. Never felt I had the hand strength needed to keep a good hold. Over a three year period (1977-1980) I did get on about 165 head. The ...
My Bride, “Baby J”
When I first met Janette, I knew she was the type of woman who did not need to wear make up…her beauty was natural. Many mornings I find her the most beautiful when she wakes and her hair is a ...
“All Her Chicks”
The city of St. George, Utah has a foundation called, “Art Around the Corner.” Every spring, for the past 12 years, they invite artists to display works on pedestals throughout the city. This year, I chose, “All Her Chicks”. She ...
Of Proper Wit & Adventurous Spirit
About six or seven years ago, a fellow artist gave me a photograph of two women. They thought I could possibly use it as inspiration for a sculpture. About a week and a half ago, I ran across the ...
One Hundred Soldiers
So….here’s part of the 100 “drill bits” order, lined up like soldiers for inspection at the foundry today. They are all headed to an oil company in Texas. I occasionally sculpt “gift multiples” for companie
Horses with Face Armor?
For Spain, Glory and Gold”30″ high x 17″ wide x 16″deep. Edition of 30. This piece has been in the clay for about two years, and is finally comin’ around….maybe! Then again, maybe it’s me that’s comin’ around. This ...
Inspired by “The Revenant”
This next piece on the sculpting stand is an idea given to me 7-8 years ago by a collector (I love a great idea). I sat on the idea for a few years. Finally, I got around to roughing it ...
Her Hands Know the Old Ways
I love it when a title and a sculpture merge together as one. When creating this piece, the words came to me and and I felt they were inspired. She is a Popago Native American in southern Arizona about ...
Towne Ball, 1890
After I sculpted the 32 inch wide nine player team piece, “Base Ball, circa 1890“, I had many people ask me to sculpt a single figure, So I did. I call this piece “Towne Ball, 1890.”
The Old Rust Patina
My patina man, Kike, working the color on, “With My Books Battalioned Around Me”. This one is shipping out to Settlers West, in Tucson, for an art show next week. The color on this sculpture is very unique. We ...
Sculpting in the Dark
Would it surprise you to learn that, during the sculpting process of every piece, I turn off the lights, and sculpt shadows? I learned this technique in 1992 from Mehl Lawson. If it’s pitch black outside I’ll use a candle. ...
An Honest Effort…
One morning, at 6am, I was brought up short seeing a man sleeping on cold asphalt…..he was embracing a bottle of liquor. Where does the mind go with this? “Pity, shame, judgment, step quick and get away from this ...
Passing on Knowledge
Adozen years ago….my uncle, Grant Speed, shared with me how to sculpt eyes. Today, I passed that knowledge on to another artist. “Tête-à-tête”, as the French would say. “Head to Head”. Softness…is the key. And don’t sculpt the eye. Sculpt ...
The Inner Sanctum of What I do
I‘m going to let you into the inner sanctum of my approach to sculpting. COMPOSITION is EVERYTHING! A lot of it is instinctual but it has also become a rational decision making process. I’m starting a new mutual-figured piece. 1890’s ...
The Fringe Side of the Old West
In the studio. Still a month to go on this bad boy. I love the fringe side of the old west. Truly, conquistadors roamed the North American continent centuries before a cowboy ever threw a loop over a steer. “For ...
Base Ball… After the Mold
I‘m often asked by people, “Do you ever sell the clay sculpture after the mold is made?” Nope! Click here to read the piece description, see more photos and videos of this sculpture.
Canyon Winds
The clay, on the left, is headed to the foundry tomorrow. I thought it’d be fun to show how it will look as a completed bronze, with wood base and cast tag. Click here to read the piece description, ...
“Rescue” Gets a New Patina
“Rescue” gets a new patina. At the foundry with my patina man, Kike. Going for the European old school look.
Baseball in the Mold Room
“Base Ball” is finally in the ‘mold room’ at the foundry. T’will be August 2015 when the first castings come out. 18 1/2″ high c 32″ wide x 11″ deep Edition of #50 Click here to read the piece description, ...
Miles to go Before I Sleep
I‘ve decided to make it a Native American and add a quartered moose as cargo in the canoe. several people suggested I put antlers in the piece. I’m still looking for a title that would do the piece justice. If ...
Native American or Mountain Man?
Cleaning off my shelves with another idea that has lingered too long. For me, it’s actually common to rough in a piece and get the jest of an idea down and look at it for years….as a clay sculpture. Don’t ...
My “White House” Piece
Long before I began sculpting, I noticed that the Oval Office had sculptures in it. Remington’s “Bronco Buster”, a bust of Abraham Lincoln, until a few years ago, a bust of Churchill. Once I became a sculptor, I thought, “One ...
Head in Hands
Almost every time I create a sculpture I cut the clay head off and sculpt it in my hands. It allows me to turn it and look at it from every angle. It assists me to be able to ...
New Sculpture “From out of the storage unit”
Ok sculpture fans…….and those who can identify with procrastination. Here’s a piece I’ve had in the clay for seven years. Probably, six of those years I haven’t touched it. It’s just been taking up space in storage units or at ...
Delivered to the Foundry- The Wrangler
It’s taken a year….but finally got this bad boy to the foundry. I’ve learned something about how I work. I do my finest sculpting when a piece is allowed to sit for a year and have me come with a ...
Sculpture in Nature
About 15 years ago I was visiting an artist friend in a remote location. The closest city of 1000 people was 10 miles away. Being completely surrounded by nature it was easy to pick out things that were man-made. Tin ...
Whispers… Do you Hear Them?
Does anyone both hear and act on “whispers” like I do? I find that when I listen to the faintest glimpse of an idea……I often find genius. I’m driving to Santa Fe New Mexico and on my way I’m passing ...
Being a Sculptor isn’t for the Faint of Heart
To quote my mentor, Fritz White, “Being a sculptor is not for sissies”. It’s been a long time since I’ve struggled with a piece as much as I have with this one. I’ve built it up and torn it down ...
Another 20+ Hours in 3 Days
Since my last post…….I bet I’ve spent another 20 hrs on this piece during the past three days. Finally getting close. “I think”. My mentor once told me, “You spend 10% of the time roughing in 90% of the ...
The Booth Museum / Cartersville, Geogia
This weekend, Janette and I are visiting The Booth Museum, in Cartersville, Georgia. We are their guest on a panel to discuss “Artists and their business partner’s (spouse) working relationships” The museum has on display a show entitled, “Below the ...
National Sculpture Society
Today, in New York City, I was graciously accepted as a member of the National Sculpture Society. The organization was founded in 1893. Michel Langlais (President of the NSS) welcomes me as a new member The above photo is fellow ...
One Hour “Quick Draw” Sculpture
Up in Cody, Wyoming, at the Buffalo Bill Art Show (this past weekend), they hold what’s called a “Quick Draw” for artists to participate in. Artists are given one hour to complete a sculpture or painting. They are then ...
Sculpting in the Gallery
I‘ll be in Santa Fe, sculpting at Sage Creek Gallery (421 Canyon Road) Santa Fe, New Mexico, until August 26th. Putting final touches on: “The Wrangler”. 65″ tall. Click here to read the piece description, see more photos and ...
Sitting at the Dodge Dealership
Ilove taking wax with me when I’ve got to sit a while. Being a passenger on a plane or in a car (or today getting my oil changed)….allows me to work on some of a pieces finer details in ...
Baseball \ The Fringe Side of the Old West
I‘ve had the grandest time researching and creating this piece. As early as I can find, baseball made its way out west as early as 1860 (San Francisco). I found baseball clubs in Texas and Colorado…..probably mining towns. I drew ...
Where the Buffalo Roam
What is more American than the bison. Years ago, when I was studying these dudes, it was news to me that they roamed from Canada to Mexico and from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River. Legend has it ...
“The Trooper” rides again
Katie and I hit the road to Fernley, Nevada (East of Reno). Katie’s volleyball tourny in Reno coincided with this trip. We delivered this bad boy to the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetary. It’s going to overlook 7000 veterans ...
Never Bested
This piece was begun and 95% completed six months ago. It has sat on the shelf untouched since then. This past weekend, my nephew, with the body of a Greek God, came to visit. I had him model and ...
Bozzetti
Even though I’ve been making small sketches for decades, I never new there was a word for it. The word is BOZZETTI. It means, “a small sketch”. Many artist will use a bozzetti to work out compositional problems for a ...
Another Bozzetti
It’s fun to make two or three bozzetti’s at the same time. One of my mentors, Stanley Bleifeld, taught me to do that. In one of his classes we started with clay and in 15 minutes we had to have ...
Buffalo Monument Delivered
Drove about 25 hours one way for delivery. As my Uncle Grant would say, “Go easy like a frog a walk’in.” I wanted no problem’s, so I took the long way through Utah….Logan to Lehi to St George…….then through Las ...
Final “Raw Mental” photo with Patina
After one year of work….this bad boy is finally ready for patina. He weighs in at 1700 #’s. 6′ 9″ high. I call him, “American Bison”. Click here to read the piece description, see more photos and videos of this ...
Buffalo Monument / Finished in Metal
Grateful for a great team of men who make the molds, pour the waxes, pour the bronze, chase the metal. “American Bison” Notice the stainless steel supports underneath. They go up inside the buffalo to minimize lateral movement. Click here ...
Buffalo Monument- Tail
When the tail is being attached….you know it’s getting close to being finished. Click here to read the piece description, see more photos and videos of this sculpture.
It’s starting to look like a Buffalo
It’s starting to look like a buffalo. Look close and notice how tight the seams in metal are. That’s fine work. Click here to read the piece description, see more photos and videos of this sculpture.
The Chamisa Blooms all Summer
Whenever I drive through the deserts of New Mexico I see the plant called Chamisa by the side of the road. Ten years ago the title “The Chamisa Blooms All Summer” came to me. There are times I’ve sculpted ...
Buffalo Mold
The mold has been started on the buffalo monument. The sculpture has been divided into sections with shims. Many coats of latex rubber (usually six) are then added. Click here to read the piece description, see more photos and ...
Sculpture finished = Play Time
When I finish a sculpture…..a funny thing happens. I use so much creative energy, oft times for months, that I’m pretty useless sculpting to a while. After the big buffalo was completed, my father-inlaw and I made our way to ...
Buffalo Rides
Buffalo rides for a buffalo nickel. Click here to read the piece description, see more photos and videos of this sculpture.
The # of times
I would love to know the number of times I’ve looked in my rearview mirror (the past 700 miles) to see if they were still there. Delivering three monuments to Santa Fe, Nm.
Words Become Reality
It’s amazing for me to follow / witness what my father called, “The daisy chain”. I think that phrase comes from kids making a chain out of the stems of daisies. HERE GOES: I deliver a monument to Texas. After ...
Heads Up!!
When I exhibit at an art show, I often take that time to sculpt heads. Heads which I put in a piece later. We’ll, I’m in Great Falls, Montana, exhibiting at the Western Masters Art Show…… For years I’ve wanted ...
Monumental Commission
Just completed this maquette of a buffalo that will now be enlarged into a 7 ft monument. We all know what I’ll be doing for the next five months. “Buried up to my neck in clay”.
I’ve learned to look for the beauty
I was driving in north Logan, Utah this morning, and saw this image. It’s become a passion of mine to see beauty wherever I go. The below photo was cropped out of the upper photo. This is what painters ...
When looking to purchase Fine Art
When you find yourself looking to purchase a piece of fine art, that you’re possibly going to live with for the rest of your life and pass on to generations, make sure it has balance And a great composition. A ...
Chasing Wax
I spent sometime at the foundry today, “chasing wax”. When the wax pieces come out of the rubber molds….they often need touching up. This is a sculpture called Trail Boss (the head). Click here to read the piece description, see ...
Two more installed today
Hit the road to Marfa, Texas, to drop off these bad boys. After 3200 road miles, in six days, my hiney’s starting to wonder if my legs forgot how to walk.
On the Road Again…
After a 900 mile ride through the desert, stopped to get the trail dust off this cowboy. We installed this one at a home in Tucson. Click here to read the piece description, see more photos and videos of this ...
Trail Boss
This is Robert Valle. He is one great metal chaser. He’s my ace in the hole when it comes to putting my work together. This sculpture was cast in twenty parts. He makes it look like one.
Chiricahua Apache has a new Friend
A client sent me this picture of a bobcat that found a shady spot. Look close. I sent this image to several folks and it wasn’t until their second glance that they saw the bobcat. Click here to read the ...
911!
“There is a guy in the back of a truck with a rifle on the 101!” Gary Seivert, one of the owners at Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, was delivering Scott’s “The Trooper” Monument to a client in Arizona ...
Legend
A Spiraling Tribute to Motion and Power Legend: A Spiraling Force of the West Some sculptures tell a story. Legend makes you feel it—in your chest, your gut, your spine. Scott Rogers’ Legend captures the raw, explosive energy of a ...
There Ain’t Gonna Be No Second Trip Monument
Installed in Telluride, Colorado Monument ~ There Ain’t Gonna Be No Second Trip
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