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In his image

There are precious few absolutes in life. First and foremost, God is our Creator, the Giver and Sustainer of life. The world and all that is was made by the command of His voice, until He created man. Genesis tells us He formed man from the dust of the ground. He shaped this being into HIS image and then breathed into him the breath of life.

It is Good

Creation was good, life inhabited the earth. Silence had given way to the sounds of the new creation. Yet with all its grandeur, it was still incomplete because man was alone. So, The Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam as He took one of his ribs, made woman and brought her to man. Indeed, it was very good.

Adam, Where are you?

The sinful nature of mankind manifested itself early on. Having everything imaginable, we still wanted more. Satan planted the seed of doubt and man and woman immediately fell into his evil trap. Even though sin had cast a devastating blow on mankind we catch yet another glimpse of God as He comes calling for Adam.

The Lord will Provide

The parallel between Abraham and Isaac and God and His Son is powerful. Because sin entered the world through man’s sinful nature, there had to be atonement. When God told Abraham to take his son and sacrifice him for atonement, without hesitation, Abraham obeyed. But, God stopped this sacrifice and provided another offering instead.

Born to Die

The manger scene that we so joyfully depict at Christmas time is transformed into an altar that would cradle the ultimate sacrifice. What incredible love our Father has that He would lay His only Son down on an altar to be sacrificed for defiant, undeserving people.

It is Finished

Few knew, or could possibly have know, what was happening. Here, the Lamb, the ultimate sacrifice, was offered for the sins of all mankind. Sin hung Him there but it was His love that kept Him there. Satan must have been overjoyed as he arrogantly watched the Lamb of God die this ruthless death.

Alpha Omega

This piece depicts the ultimate confrontation between the snake and the Lamb. The foundation of the earth shook with a violent earthquake. It’s as though the bowels of the earth erupted as Satan fought his last battle. The Lamb that Satan scorned at the cross has emerged victorious from the tomb. There was no doubt; HE was who HE said HE was. JESUS…the ALPHA & OMEGA.

Bobcat

The bobcat in this piece is in a stalking position. He stalks, or follows, his prey in a sly, deliberate manner until he is close enough to leap. A study of this animal reveals that they are quite intelligent.

5 1/2" l x 4"h x 4"d (base included) ed.25

• The bobcat is native to North America, Their stubby 6" tail gives them their name
• They have a keen sense of vision and hearing making them effective predators
• They live primarily in scrub brush country where they hunt small game
• Adult males weigh between 16-45 pounds

Mule Deer

While the mule deer is a member of a much broader group, it is interesting to note how each one within a species is unique. Watching how animals live in the wild brings out an appreciation in me for the detail that God used in the creation process.

• Have an average lifespan in the wild of 10 years
• Are excellent swimmers with a keen sense of hearing
• They have large ears similar to a mule, hence their name
• They weigh between 125 - 330 pounds
• They do not run like many other deer instead they have a distinct bounding leap and can reach speeds up to 45 mph for short distances

Nine Banded Armadillo

I find this small armored animal to be an incredibly intriguing critter. They are plentiful in Texas and other Southern states. During the Depression they were known as the Hoover Hog or the Poor Mans Pig because times were so hard people would eat them. There are many features that make this animal so unique and interesting.

6 3/4 l x 3" h x 4" d (includes base) open edition

• Adults weigh about 12 pounds
• They have an excellent sense of smell
• Are prolific diggers and can swim
• Can jump about 3 feet straight up in the air
• With their lower body temperature they can carry leprosy
• Their litter most always has 4 identical young of the same sex

Buffalo Skull

This is a study piece and is 1/5 the size of the actual skull I used as the model. The detail and complexity of the skeletal and muscular systems along with the characteristics of animals never cease to amaze me.

4 1/2 " l x 1 3/4 h x 3" w (no base) open edition

• At some 2,000 pounds and about 6’ tall' the buffalo was once the lifeline for the Plains Indians
• Buffalo herds once roamed the interior of our country by the thousands
• To relocate the Indian tribes to reservations, buffalo herds were destroyed leaving the tribes weak, without much need food and supplies, thus they were vulnerable to attack

Whale Tail

After spending time watching the phenomenal acrobatic displays of the humpback whale in the waters off Alaska and Hawaii I was overwhelmed with the awesome power and grace this mammal possesses. I wanted to catch the moment when this massive mammal gracefully reentered the waters after one of its performances.

6" l x 3" h x 6 1/2 w (includes base) ed.25

• When this whale jumps high out of the water and creates a big splash when it comes back down it is known as breaching
• They can live between 45 - 50 years
• They are seasonal feeders eating 120 days per year. They eat between 4,400 - 5,500 pounds of plankton, krill or other small schooling fish some. They eat twice a day
• They have the longest flipper of any mammal, it is up to 1/3 of its entire body length

Lion Relief

He is the star of movies and Broadway productions, the mascot of schools across the nation and the subject of scientific research for many students. The lion, the king of the jungle, is a beast of interest and intrigue.

• The Swahili name for lion is Simba
• Males can stand up to 4' tall and weigh between 330 - 500 pounds
• They have a social structure based on teamwork, labor is divided among the members of the extended family unit that is known as a pride
• The roar of this nocturnal animal can be heard some 5 miles away

10" h x 9" w unframed ed.25
16" h x 14 3/4 w framed

Tintamantan NaNay

We so often get caught up in "our" small world that we fail to remember the millions of others around the globe who share a common faith with us. This Quechaua woman from Tinta, Peru is a reminder of those who faithfully serve our Lord in a distant land.

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Dr. M.C. Overton

(Work in progress)

Dr. Overton was a pioneer doctor and land developer whose vision helped to build the city of Lubbock, TX. He was a man well-known and respected for his humble spirit and service to the people in this West Texas community.