With countless hours of personal observation, he knows whales inside and out, to include necropsies. The fun of his research is in the detail and in getting to know the scientists who discover those details. As they walk through the Hall of Mammals, visitors to the Monterey Bay Aquarium observe overhead Randy's life size Gray Whales and Orcas. This life size work features a breaching Gray Whale and calf, and the diving tail of a third Gray Whale displayed in two fountains. After several years of creating whales in wood, Randy first cast his work in bronze, beginning in 1981.
Bronze is an enduring medium and allows more fine detail.
Randy's fascination with motion, grace, and tactile beauty is evident in his sculptures, which are among the finest in the world. His affinity for fluid, elliptical forms enables him to conceive a pattern or movement to render in an anatomically accurate portrait. The abstract of shapes and angles he envisions are then translated into a detailed study of a fascinating species, based on current scientific research. The grace and beauty of Randy's work is enjoyed and recognized by many collectors. It is displayed in museums, galleries, and private collections around the world.