A self-taught artist, Robert Deurloo’s style blossoms from within, rather than forged by external teachings. Robert Deurloo lives along the Salmon River near the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. This means he is surrounded by rugged mountains, which are inhabited by the animals he sculpts; this perfect part of Idaho is an ideal place for inspiration as a wildlife artist.His sculptures are cast from molten bronze, but due to an elaborate and exotic patina process, they appear to be chiseled from granite. A combination of intense heat and various acids and minerals produce the polished stone patina.