Clayt Lennox is a sculptor and painter based in East Tennessee, working primarily in wildlife and Western subject matter. His practice spans bronze sculpture and painting, with a focus on animal form, narrative presence, and emotional resonance rooted in direct engagement with nature.Born in Winnipeg, Canada, Lennox's early connection to wildlife was shaped by time spent in the boreal forests of Manitoba and Ontario. His work is informed by a deep respect for traditional wildlife and Western art while seeking to expand its emotional and narrative range. Influences include Bob Kuhn, Frederick Remington, and Rembrandt Buggatti, particularly in their ability to balance anatomical truth with expressive power.Lennox's recent work includes The Bear Necessities 1.0, a completed body of work in sculpture and painting exploring the quiet intimacy, strength, and vulnerability of the American black bear. His work emphasizes craftsmanship, clarity of form, and a disciplined approach to scale and finish, positioning his practice within a contemporary yet timeless Western art tradition. Selected Commissions & Public Works 2009 - Firefighters of the North, public monument, Thompson, Manitoba 2007 - Life Paramedic / Firefighter, public monument, City of Winnepeg 2005 - Restoration, Downtown Lion Head monument, Winnepeg 2001 - Lion-Head fountain collaboration, Winnepeg 2000 - Polar Bear and Cub, private commission 1998 - Humane Society Donors Awards, bronze animal sculptures Selected Projects 2026 - Bear Necessities 1.0 - Complete body of work in sculpture and painting exploring wildlife narrative and emotional presence. Media & Notable Placements 2024 - Artwork featured on the set of Happy's Place (NBC / Reba McEntire) Professional Background Founder and creative director of a visual strategy and design firm (20+ years), informing a disciplined, narrative driven approach to marketing and branding.