The Mascot Shop

Top Dawg of the House

2011-12-19T14:51:00.000-08:00

Friendly faces are my specialty!

One of the latest commissions that I've just finished is this large American Bulldog mascot for Jarvis Christian College in Texas.
Overall size is 37.5" high X 24" wide X 48.5" long.

Large American Bulldog Mascot Underway

2011-11-07T17:46:00.000-08:00

Because I normally only show my finished mascots I'm often asked how I get my mascot sculptures to their final finish. So, in response to this often asked question, I'm showing during this and the last posting, the mascots while they are going thru their foam sculpting phase where I'll block out their basic anatomy while trying to get the pose that I'm looking for. Most of the time, I'll end up adding and subtracting foam many times until I'm ready to go to the next fabrication phase. Pictured above the rough-in phase with the chainsaw and files are almost complete on the model. This is a fairly large sculpture with the overall length at approximately four feet. Once I get what I want the clay will be applied as I prepare for the final sculpting/fabrication.

Here is the face after refining the clay sculpt. The collar has been beefed up and detailed. Now to the rest of the body.

Final Detail Foam Carving On Gigantic Bulldog Mascot

2011-10-22T11:03:00.000-07:00

The Dawg has come out of his house for awhile. I built this building a few feet away from my main shop a few months ago especially with large mascot fabricating in mind. It allows me to enjoy the nice sunny days and when it gets rainy or cold I just go inside and walk around on platforms. I'd much rather be out in the open with the sunshine though!

What a beautiful and kind face!

Making a few detail cuts with an electric chainsaw.

Doing the same detailing again. Just in case you might be wondering what's that thing protruding from the dog collar under the jaw ... it's a small crowbar that I use to attach to the stainless steel armature tubing that comes out there so that I can wheel the dawg in and out of his temporary house.

I'm doing a little filing with a stainless steel microplane cutter. This model has already been scanned and CNC'd to give me the primary form from which I'll work from as the fabrication/sculpting/detailing phases progress.

Another Bulldog Sculpture In The House

2011-08-21T18:01:00.000-07:00

Taz the Bulldog

2011-08-08T07:17:00.000-07:00

New life size bulldog in fighting pose.
Letter of choice on front or sides of sweater.
Comes with attached fiberglass plate (not shown).

Life Size Cougar Mascot Commission Installation

2011-05-31T18:31:00.000-07:00

Here is the life size cougar on the steel plate after being anchored to a pre-existing concrete pedestal base at JC Carson High School, NC that I had to design and fabricate this piece to fit. Below are some extra photos of the final stages of the fabrication and finishing.

Here is the completed cougar mounted to the 1/4" steel plate and ready for transport.

Picture above and below are pics of the almost finished cougar mascot just prior to the plate being welded on. These pics were shot in the bright sunlight with a flash to help with the shadows versus the top photo being shot in the late evening with no flash which shows how much the available light really affects a polished bronze finish. This mascot will be mounted outside.

Mountain Lion/Cougar Desktop Mascot Statue

2011-04-10T17:26:00.000-07:00

I was recently commissioned to design and sculpt a life size cougar for a school that had an existing pedestal base that they wanted the mascot statue to fit within. Due to the limited space the only real choice was for a sitting pose. These are the pics of the model that I'll use to enlarge from this clay sculpture to a life size.

However, I have decided that I'm going to come back to this model and do some additional sculpting before I finalize it for a desktop size mascot casting in the very near future. If you are interested in more info for pre-cast prices please contact me @336-752-2956 or email to snarlingcrow@yahoo.com. All of these castings will have a cold cast bronze polished patina. I left plenty of space around the base for brass plates or similar extras to be added.

Overall measurements (including round base): 18" wide X 18" deep X 15 1/2" high

One-Of-A-Kind Patriot Mascot Statue

2011-02-21T11:51:00.000-08:00

I was commissioned a few months ago for a mascot statue that was to be actually put to use at football games next year. When I designed the piece my overall conception was that a Patriot soldier would be taking cover behind a column preparing to return fire.

The school's plan for this mascot statue is to build a special cart in which the mascot sculpture is going to be pulled around on the sidelines during the game.
That's a pretty cool idea!

Maybe an undefeated season for next year's football team will be the result! There is still a few touch-ups to be finished and the lettering may be replaced with the same bronze color as the rest of the mascot statue but for the most part this hand buffed and polished one-of-a-kind Patriot mascot statue is a finished piece.

Overall dimensions: 52.25" high x 32.375" wide x 14.375" deep

One-Of-A-Kind Wildlife Mascot Sand Sculptures

2010-11-26T16:49:00.001-08:00

Introducing our brand new line of wildlife mascot sand sculptures that last and last with this life size head and shoulder bear sculpture. Fabricated for indoor or outdoor placement, they are covered entirely in sand though fairly lightweight and are extremely durable.

Enjoy all of the beauty of a sand sculpture without having to worry about the sand collapsing.

Please see SnarlingCrow Studios for more info.

Extra Large Bulldog Mascot Statue Finished

2010-11-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

Well, it seems like a long time since it was first started but my latest Bulldog mascot statue has finally been completed. This Bulldog measures in at 28" high X 24" wide X 39" long and has a polished bronze patina.

This one is headed down to Bandera High School in Texas to overlook the campus and to make sure that no opponent leaves without being intimidated at least a little bit.

I think that if it had been feasible a little bit of drool would have been super cool!

Sculpting A Life Size Cougar Mascot

2010-10-29T17:27:00.000-07:00

The very beginning stages of a life size cougar sculpture that will be the primary focus of a geometric design. Can you 'see' the cougar's upper body yet?
I think I'll leave the rest to your imagination for now.

An unfinished profile view with some of the uncarved foam that will help me to add mass to the upper body. I'm using an air drying clay to give me a solid surface to work on though I normally sculpt with wax. I'm doing things a little different this time.

My plans for the time being are to make this a one-of-a-kind mascot sculpture but I'll not be showing certain aspects of the piece until I'm ready. I don't want to give away too much too soon. I'll be showing progression pics of this project every so often so check back.

Yellow Jacket Mascot

2010-08-04T11:43:00.000-07:00

BBBBZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!

Frontal view of my most recent mascot. Overall size is 42" high x 21" wide x 30" deep.

For more info please see the following link at snarlingcrow.com.

Viking Mascot

2010-04-25T09:28:00.000-07:00

I've got two shots here of the same viking mascot sculpture showing the tiffany green patina under two different light levels. This viking mascot head's overall dimensions are 18" high x 14" wide x 14" deep.

For purchasing info please click the snarlingcrow.com link on the sidebar.

Bobcat/Lynx Desktop Mascot

2010-03-30T17:28:00.000-07:00

13 1/2" high x 6" wide x 7" deep
weight: 10.5 lbs

$99.00 each
Please email for bulk pricing information

"Spartan Fury!"

2010-03-22T16:39:00.000-07:00

The finished piece entitled, "Spartan Fury!!!"

Close-up view of the face and battle helmet area.

The overall size of this piece is 26" high x 18" deep x 17" wide.
Please visit snarlingcrow.com for purchasing information.

Fund Raising Falcon Mascot Collectibles

2010-03-21T09:52:00.000-07:00

Both of these raptor heads are roughly 6" high x 6" wide making both a great mascot desktop sculpture for home or office.

Here is an example of two raptor heads that I sculpted that are now being offered to schools/businesses for fund raising as well as for individual sales. Please contact Snarlingcrow Studios for more information. These heads are solid cast in rugged stone resin and bronze metal coatings which gives them a nice hefty feel and beautiful patinas that are also available in tiffany green.

Discount pricing for bulk orders of 25 or more. Contact for more info.

Viper Mascot

2010-03-19T16:20:00.000-07:00

Available in bronze and tiffany green metal coatings.

A hood can be added for cobra mascots and a rattler for rattler mascots.

Find out more about how to order this or other mascots at snarlingcrow.com

"Falcon Pride"

2010-01-06T08:14:00.000-08:00

A recent installation at Freeport High School, Maine of my Falcon mascot. Their decision of the final placement of their mascot is to be commended. Beautifully displayed!

Grizzly Bear Mascot/Desktop Sculpture

2009-12-04T12:06:00.000-08:00

This is my most recent wildlife sculpture casting of a grizzly bear (approximate size: 14 1/4" high x 8" deep x 18" long) where I wanted to explore an emerging form that dealt more with the animal's shape rather than the details so it would have plenty of surface area to show many different patinas and finishes.

Pictured above is a darkened bronze metal coating.

Corporate & Industrial Sales Awards & Trophies

2009-11-28T10:33:00.000-08:00

Multiple castings that I did for some pretty cool corporate/industrial sales awards.

Another variation of mascot sculpture that is often overlooked.

The Beginning Of One Angry Bronco/Mustang/Stallion Mascot Sculpture

2009-11-19T19:31:00.000-08:00

Ears laid back, head high, and very determined!!!
Great sculpture where any bronco, mustang, or stallion mascot is needed.
Clay sculpture in progress.
Massive 4' long x 4' high x 18" wide

Hawk Mascot Sculpture

2009-10-30T11:22:00.000-07:00

It has always amazed me how reflected light makes a surface appear so differently.

This falcon/hawk/eagle mascot sculpture/statue is a prime example of light and shadow. Here on a sunny day. Above is on an overcast day.

Grizzly Bear Mascot Sculpture/Desktop Size

2009-10-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

Please see the finished castings above.

With this particular wildlife sculpture of a Grizzly Bear, I veered away from my normal style because I wanted form over details because I really wanted a smoother surface to experiment with different patinas and finishes. I still think that the form emphasizes the massiveness and the muscularity of this animal.
This will make a great desktop sculpture for any wildlife art lover.

Hawk/Eagle/Falcon Mascot Sculpture And Fiberglass Mold

2009-10-26T20:34:00.000-07:00

The fiberglass mold for this hawk/eagle/falcon mascot sculpture is all fiberglass ...

with the exception of the area right above the beak and the eye area. There is a pink silicone rubber insert that I fitted onto the model prior to the fiber glassing.

Here is the initial casting as it was mounted for delivery to a client. For more views of this sculpture visit snarlingcrow.com.