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Welcome to Gerald Copeland Sculptures!

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Welcome to Gerald Copeland Sculptures!

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About Me

My Background

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My Background

My name is Gerald Copeland. I was born and raised in Mayetta, KS, a small rural community north of Topeka. Growing up, I was provided with a firm foundation in the Lord and have been instilled with strong moral values that have gotten me to where I am today.

By day, I am a trim carpenter which keeps me quite busy. I also have an amazing w

By day, I am a trim carpenter which keeps me quite busy. I also have an amazing wife, 3 children and 3 grandchildren that fill my life with endless love.

During my middle and high school years, I took art classes and I was exposed to a love of self expression through drawing. I loved the relaxation I experienced when I was drawing, but that was about all I did with my talent at that time.

It actually wasn't until my wife and I took a trip to Branson, MO in 1977 that I was exposed to woodcarving. While walking through the shops at Silver Dollar City, my wife and I fell in love with the wood busts and sculptures. It was at that moment that I decided I would teach myself how to carve.

As I studied, I developed a unique style of meticulous detail for life-like realism, with carefully carved fingernails, blood veins, buttons, wrinkles and muscle tones.

In 1984, I began to sculpt clay models before transferring them to wood, in which I was able to concentrate on the fine detail that my carvings are known for today.

In 1986, I entered my pieces in competition for the first time. Since then I have been honored with many awards including Best of Shows and Division Championships. In 2006, I won First and Second Best of Show at the International Wood Carvers Congress at Davenport, Iowa.

My pieces have been displayed and sold in galleries in Silver Dollar City, Peter Engler Designs in Branson, Mo., Estes Park, Colorado, the State Capital Building in Topeka and to private collectors. I have also been featured in several woodcarving magazines and numerous publications over the years.

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I have carved all types of wood throughout the years. I have also carved the inside of golf balls, the outside of tree stumps, and on pieces of bark from old trees, which you will see featured in the "other" section of my website.

Depending on the size of carving I am doing, I typically start by sculpting the piece out of clay and wire.

Depending on the size of carving I am doing, I typically start by sculpting the piece out of clay and wire. An example is featured in the photo above. With the clay and wire sculpture, I am able to maneuver the piece to exactly how I want it before I transfer it to wood. When the clay piece is complete, I am able to use meticulous measuring techniques to convey my design to wood.

And of course I still have a love for drawing and continue to draw as much as I can using pencils and various shading techniques.

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My Inspiration

My inspiration comes from my love for God and the strong moral values that I have been instilled with since birth. My wife, Cheryl, is nothing short of my best friend and has always been my strongest support in all that I do. My family and life experiences have also inspired me to continue to pursue my God-given talent. The majority of th

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Welcome to Gerald Copeland Sculptures!

Welcome to Gerald Copeland Sculptures!

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Welcome to Gerald Copeland Sculptures!

Welcome to Gerald Copeland Sculptures!

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My Inspiration

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