RICHARD LOFFLER

About this artist

Richard Loffler is a renowned wildlife sculptor whose deep connection to the natural world
fuels his artistic vision. An avid outdoorsman, Richard draws inspiration from time spent in the
field, his studio, and the casting foundries where he personally oversees each sculpture’s final
patina and finish. His commitment to authenticity and detail has made him a prominent figure in
North American representational sculpture.

In 1989, Loffler was accepted into membership with both the Society of Animal Artists and the
National Sculpture Society in New York. He has exhibited annually with the prestigious Prix de
West Invitational Exhibition since 1993. His work has earned him several honors, including the
Robert Lougheed Award (2002) and the James Earle Fraser Sculpture Award (2012).

Among his most celebrated public commissions is “The Buffalo Trail”, a 65-foot-long heroic
sculpture prominently installed at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming.
Another major work, “Outlaw”—a 1¼ life-sized monumental sculpture of the legendary rodeo
bull—is permanently installed in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Loffler’s work is featured in numerous corporate and museum collections across North America. In
addition to his studio practice, he has shared his expertise through sculpture workshops, including
over a decade of teaching at the Scottsdale Artists' School in Arizona.

“Art is an expression of our innermost thoughts, perceptions, and aspirations. When balanced with
truth, knowledge, and sensitivity, it holds the virtuous vision of the past, an account of the present, and
a dream for tomorrow.” — Richard Loffler