Mike Windsor
Whenever Mike Windsor heads into his Texas Hill Country studio to
work, chances are Rambler, his yellow Labrador Retriever isn’t far
behind. That’s a good thing because Rambler provides the inspiration
for Windsor to create a series of bronze sculptures to which anyone who
loves dogs, especially Labs, can relate.
Rambler, a 3-year old Lab, poses for series of bronze sculptures.
Mike’s sculpture depicts Labs doing what Labs do so well. The
first, "Takin’ It Easy," is of a dog taking an afternoon
nap. Windsor’s second piece, "A Noise in the Night," is of
two Labs, one lying with head erect as if on alert while the other
remains asleep except for one eye, which is open "just in
case," Windsor explains, "Some mischief is afoot." The
third piece, of a Lab leaping into water, is called "Water
Dog." Then there is a series of three individual "Puppy
Weights" depicting puppies at play. “Early Encounters” and
“Not My Good Boots” recreate typical puppy-like situations and “No
Place To Hide” depicts the mature hunting dog at the height of its
glory.
A West Texas native, Windsor spent much of his career in Dallas,
where he earned a reputation as a top Graphic Designer. He and his wife,
Sandra, had always loved the Texas Hill Country. A few years ago they
traded the city life for a more peaceful atmosphere and time to sculpt
and reflect on the lives of dogs.
"Labs are such special dogs," Windsor says, "and
people who own a Lab must be special too. There is a reason why the Lab
is the most popular breed in America.”
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