INNOVATIVE FINE ART IN SANTA FE AND DURANGO

Featured Artist: Bryce Pettit

Bryce Pettit is a renowned wildlife sculptor whose bronze creations capture the essence of the natural world with striking clarity and emotion. With a background in biology and ecology, Pettit brings a deep understanding of his subjects to each piece, blending scientific insight with artistic expression. His sculptures, ranging from intimate studies to monumental public installations, are celebrated for their dynamic forms and storytelling. Pettit's work is featured in esteemed collections and exhibitions nationwide, including at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, and Durango, CO.

Experience Bryce Pettit at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM & Durango, CO

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Bryce Pettit's bronze sculptures at Blue Rain Gallery. Each piece, meticulously crafted, reflects his profound connection to nature and his background in biology and ecology. Pettit's work captures the essence of wildlife with dynamic forms and emotive storytelling, offering viewers a unique perspective on the natural world. Visit our galleries in Santa Fe, NM, and Durango, CO, to explore his latest creations and experience the harmony of art and nature

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Bryce Pettit

Night Music with Moon

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22698

Bryce Pettit

Critical Angle (Large)

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22697

Bryce Pettit

Hummingbird (Latitude Series)

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22696

Bryce Pettit

Bunny Ball

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22695

Bryce Pettit

Blue Morpho

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22694

Bryce Pettit

Born and Raised

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22693

Bryce Pettit

Place in the Sun

Bronze Painting
Item No. 22692

Bryce Pettit

Bryce's Mice

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22691

Bryce Pettit

Dipper

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22690

Bryce Pettit

Nuthatch

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 22689

About Bryce Pettit

Bryce grew up surrounded by nature. His deep love for the world around him and his desire to create art has always been closely linked. Upon entering college, he studied biology and the natural sciences followed by graduate studies in ecology. Eventually his passion for art became undeniable and he focused full-time on an art career.

At first Bryce took any sculpting job that he could find, including sculpting for a variety of architectural and hardware companies. Following his innate curiosity, Bryce learned the science and industrial mechanics of bronze casting and metallurgy. He immersed himself in understanding the foundry process and, in turn, mastered each step.

These early years of intensive learning gave him the skills to unleash his creativity. Bryce traveled the country attending shows and exhibiting his sculptures anywhere there was a willing audience. Eventually his work began to be widely recognized and appreciated. Bryce has now been a professional sculptor for nearly 20 years. He created several large public works including pieces for the Tulsa International Airport, the Maritime Museum in Ludington Michigan, the Na ‘Aina Kai Botanical Gardens in Kawai, Hawaii as well a collection of libraries and schools.

Bryce currently lives in Durango, Colorado surrounded by the mountains and rivers he loves. Visit Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM to shop Pettit's wonderful wildlife sculptures.

An Award-Winning Artist

Bryce Pettit’s bronze sculptures have garnered significant acclaim for their emotive storytelling and masterful craftsmanship. His ability to distill the essence of wildlife into dynamic forms has earned him numerous accolades, highlighting his contributions to contemporary sculpture.

Margaret Hexter Prize for creative sculpture in the round, National Sculpture Society’s 88th Annual Awards Exhibition (2021)
Best Installation at ArtPrize for “Butterfly Effect,” a collaborative bronze installation with Allison Leigh Smith featuring over 1,200 handcrafted butterflies (2016)
Acorn Conservation Award commissioned by Horse Farms Forever, recognizing his excellence in bronze artistry (2021)