A sculptor from Loveland, Steve shares that the piece was inspired by watching his granddaughters’ questions and reaction to the character Fuli, a female cheetah from the Lion King series. To him, sculpting is drawing in three-dimensional space. “As the idea and form becomes more definable, it starts to take on a meaning to me and allows me to explore what theme or image has been presented. This procedure is what I go through with each sculpture I create.”
Steve was also the recipient of the 2022/2023 People’s Choice Award for his sculpture “Snowy Owl” that now resides permanently in Colorado Springs. “Fugli” is located on the west side of the Discovery Park Stage, perched and prime for some photo opportunities!