Butler Bulldog

Butler Bulldog
Indiana Limestone
4′ x 3′ x 30″

Carved by Matthew Palmer in association with Old World Stone Carving., this bulldog has stood ground outside the Union Building of Butler University since 1996. I have since done many more projects for Butler over the years. Matthew stayed with me for a few more years, and now maintains a successful sculpture studio of his own.

Butler Bulldog
Indiana Limestone
4′ x 3′ x 30″

I had made a steel template equal to the size and shape of his paws, and I bush-hammered paw prints into the concrete. I was there in 2013, and there were a line of kids waiting to get their picture taken with it. They tell me it’s like that every year.

 

Butler Bulldog
Indiana Limestone
4′ x 3′ x 30″

Thanks Butler, for the many projects over the years, and for all the well wishes the students have given  out! I’ve since done several more Bulldog Mascots, and I always enjoy working with universities and schools.