Since 1983, Gary has put together and trained birds for the Great American Wings of Wondershow at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. His art career began in 1979, first carving a Peregrine Falcon from a piece of white pine.
In 1988 Gary won Best in Category, Professional Class for Miniature Birds of Prey at the World Competition at Ocean City, MD. That same year Gary began a 3-
year project sculpting birds for the Ice Age at the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History.
When the Zoological Society of Cincinnati established a conservation award recognizing individuals who have made an impact on preserving our natural world, Gary was selected to design the award. He sculpted "Martha" the last passenger pigeon, the award is presented annually. The list of recipients includes Roger Tory Peterson, Jane Goodall, Richard Leakey and Ted Turner.
Gary works primarily in wood; however, he also offers bronze editions. Each year he produces a limited amount of commissions.
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