Maureen Siobhán Riley Sculptor

Welcome to my website.

This is the most recent sculpture in my Sporting Dog series. It's working title is "Setter at the window." In the tradition of 19th Century sporting art and dog paintings, it could be called "Waiting for master," and in fact may be by the time it is finished. In creating this piece, I focused on these wonderful paintings of the past, and to them I added my interpretation. Shown here in clay it will be cast in bronze and presented on a base( material yet to be determined).

The process of casting bronze is called "lost wax casting" ( Cire perdue )and for more details on this process, please visit the page I have created in the index, it gives a good overview.

For a limited time I will be offering a pre-casting special on Setter at the Window.

Other offerings on my site include an overall focus on sporting art. Upland game birds, and sporting dogs such as setters, pointers, springer spaniels, and English Cocker spaniels to name a few. Also horses and hounds play a part in this focus and my inspiration.

When I think of sporting art, I think of the countryside. I think of Africa, I think of the Highlands (Scotland) and also I think of the West (United States). A motley crew to be sure, but a source of endless possibilites and inspiration.

So much to do - please check back often and contact me with any questions you might have.

My thanks,

Mo Riley

Welcome to Maureen Riley's Bronze and Sterling Sculpture site.

This site contains a growing collection of work from sculptor Maureen Riley and in addition you will find Maureen's Biography, Contact Information and a Schedule of Shows and Events.

The section of this website focusing on sporting dog art continues to grow. This section will eventually include many sporting dog breeds and subjects that the phrases "Country life" and "in the field" call to mind. Be sure to check out the latest sculpture of an English Cocker - Heart. Sporting Dog Art.

Other images of Maureen's art on this site fall into the following groups.

Africa: This category contains sculptures of animals of Africa - such as Cape buffalo, lions (coming soon),Gorillas, and more.

North America: This covers wildlife and big game of North American including wild boar, North American River Otters, currently in the studio are Rocky mountain big horn sheep, pronghorns, deer and Elk. Also from the sea southern sting rays. this area is in production this fall and contantly growing so please check back.

Maritime: Marine Sculptures cover a wide variety of work from sea life to sailing ships and the lore and literature of the sea told in myths and legends.

Fencing Sculptures: Fencing sculptures are a combination of figurative and the art of fencing. Like the sport itself, the creation of a fencing scene requires total concentration to detail and the body language of the combatants.

Figurative: This section focuses on the complex male and female form. Portrait work and ballet are two other forms that are included in this section.

Thanks for dropping in! Enjoy Your Visit! And please stop by again soon as we are always adding work.