Sculptor Tony Angell on Observing (and Being Observed By) the Natural World

Steve Scher
11/16/2009 at 10:00 a.m.

Sculptor and illustrator Tony Angell draws inspiration from the creatures, landscape and ecosystem of the Puget Sound region — from the inquisitive owl to the purposeful turtle. How can a peregrine falcon teach us stewardship; or a stellar jay, humility? What amazing critters are living right under our noses? What revelations come from observing the natural world? As Angell once said at a Nature Conservancy dinner: "We are not just watching them. They are also watching us." What is nature observing?

Related Event

Tony Angell is speaking tonight (Monday) at Third Place Books at 7:00 p.m. You can also find him at Elliott Bay on Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 p.m. He'll speak at the Foster/White Gallery in Pioneer Square at 2:00 p.m. on December 5.

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Tony Angell is an illustrator, sculptor and author. His sculptures can be found all over the country. He's written and illustrated many books including "Owls," and "Ravens, Crows, Magpies and Jays." He's also won numerous awards for his work including the Master Wildlife Artist Award of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the 2006 International Victoria and Albert Museum Illustration Grant Award, and the Nature Conservancy's Oak Leaf Award. He was also Washington State Director of Environmental Education for 30 years. His newest book is "Puget Sound Through an Artist's Eye."