ArtPrize September 19 - October 7, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
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Llew (Doc) Tilma
Wayland, MI
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Elm Bear
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Llew (Doc) Tilma

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West Michigan has been my place of residence. I am married and have raised three children. I have one beautiful Granddaughter. We have taken vacations all over this great state. I work for a local truck fleet. Back in the '90s I took an interest in Chainsaw Carvings. Using tree trunks I started creating. Several have been sold for outdoor installation in Lansing, Kalamazoo, Holland, and Wayland. Since 9-11, I have taken a special liking to eagles. Bears have also been one of my favorites to carve. We attended ArtPrize in 2009 and truly enjoyed it. That inspired me to do something for 2010, which was called "A Heroes Sacrifice”. We look forward to ArtPrize, it has turned into one of our favorite vacation spots.
About the work
Title: Grizzlies on the Ford

Art form: 3-D

Medium: Wood

Year created: Work not created yet

Description of work: A collage of Grizzlies fishing to resemble a viewing station in Alaska. One 10'bear standing at the bottom of the fountain pool, with a trout draped in its mouth. Several meandering bears on the stairs and the retaining walls. Resulting in taking bears out of their natural environment and placing them in modern architecture. These chainsaw carvings will be created off-site and delivered.


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Llew (Doc) Tilma is showing at:

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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