Terrible Lizard / Web Page / COLLECTION SERIES Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney / For Sale

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COLLECTION SERIES MARBLE SCULPTURE

Carved by MARTIN COONEY

Terrible Lizard  / For Sale / The Maiden Collection / Colorado Yule Marble

13.5 x 17.5 x 13.5″ / 59.6 lbs / SN120805

Currently Displayed at the the Martin Cooney STONEWORKS

121 Liberty Street, Council Grove, Kansas 66846

Please email martincooneysculptor@gmail.com for purchase details

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A sleek, abstract white marble sculpture with a geometric design, featuring smooth curves and sharp angles, set against a black background.

I’m not quite sure just what convinced me to take on  what was possibly the roughest, toughest rough block of stone that I have ever tackled, before or since.  So formidable and abundant were Terrible Lizard’s intrusions that it almost seemed at times as if it were the marble that is doing the intruding.

A stone carving studio with several blocks of stone resting on wooden platforms, surrounded by tools and equipment in a dimly lit background.

Rough Blocks from The Maiden Slab’s Brutal Belt Await Their Fate.

Stark was the contrast between the masses and masses of iron-hard chert, or cooled magma, and that of the Colorado Yule Marble ensnared within it. And so perhaps it wasn’t too surprising to see a formidable creature emerging, considering the sheer amount of brute force and energy I employed during his carving.

Having already explored animal themes, including Swan Wave, Jonah, Guin and Son, and The Demure One,  I opted to accentuate the aggressive shape that this particular block had split into, a very provocative manner, almost menacing manner – which best explains exactly why this carving came into being: this was one terribly tough, reptilian block of Colorado Yule marble transformed into a brute of a rugged beast.

A large, cracked block of stone resting on grass, surrounded by smaller stone pieces and construction tools, including a drill and measuring cup.
A collection of rough stone blocks and fragments scattered on grassy ground, indicating a stone carving area with tools and materials in the background.
A small outdoor workshop area with various pieces of stone scattered on the ground, alongside a wooden shed and a mountainous background.

Splitting The Maiden Collection Slab

By this late stage in the carving of The Maiden Collection I had the benefit of no less than 35 consecutive opportunities to explore and develop the unique, and at oft times perplexing properties inherent within a single slab of Yule Marble. And while his smokey gray markings provide for an ideal camouflage as he roams around on his regular hunts, make no mistake, that menacing stare can quite make you j∪Mρ… should it happen to land in your direction.

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'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
A close-up view of tall green grass and foliage surrounding a white sculpture, with a mountainous landscape in the background under a bright blue sky.
'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
A group of abstract sculptures made of stone, partially obscured by tall grass and plants, under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds.
A snowy garden scene featuring a stone sculpture partially covered in snow, with a small bird perched on it amidst a snowy landscape.
A white abstract sculpture resembling a seated figure inside a black boat, surrounded by dried grass and reeds.
A white marble sculpture positioned in a black container surrounded by dry grass and debris.
'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
A sculptural representation of a high-heeled shoe made from marble, featuring smooth, flowing lines and a polished surface against a black background.
Abstract marble sculpture with sharp angles and smooth curves, set against a dark background.
Abstract marble sculpture with smooth curves and sharp angles, lit dramatically against a black background.
A sculptural representation of a high heel shoe made from marble, displaying smooth, flowing lines and a polished surface against a black background.
Abstract marble sculpture featuring smooth curves and sharp angles, displayed against a black background.

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  • A close-up view of green grass and plants surrounding a curved white sculpture, with a mountainous background under a blue sky.
  • 'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
  • A vibrant garden filled with various sculptures, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds.
  • A collection of abstract sculptures made from stone and marble displayed in a garden setting, surrounded by green grass and flowers.
  • 'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
  • A collection of abstract sculptures made of stone, partially obscured by greenery, set against a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
  • A close-up of a decorative garden piece featuring a sculptural design resembling flowers and abstract shapes, surrounded by vibrant green grass and plants under a clear blue sky.
  • A vibrant garden featuring various artistic stone sculptures among lush greenery and colorful flowers under a blue sky with clouds.
  • Close-up view of vibrant purple irises in a garden with a cloudy blue sky and stone sculptures in the background.
  • A snowy garden scene featuring a snow-covered ornamental stone sculpture and a small bird perched on it, surrounded by a winter landscape.
  • A snowy landscape with trees and various objects partially covered in snow, including wooden posts and brush.
  • A snowy landscape featuring tall, dry grasses and sculptural forms partially covered in snow, with sunlight casting shadows.
  • A snowy landscape featuring abstract sculptures partially buried in snow, surrounded by bare branches and evergreen trees in the background.
  • A stylized marble sculpture with a smooth, curved form, resembling a wave or abstract shape, set against a dark background.
  • 'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
  • A sculptural piece made of white marble, featuring smooth curves and a geometric design, set against a black background.
  • A sculpted high-heeled shoe made of marble, featuring smooth curves and sharp angles against a black background.
  • 'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
  • A black tub partially filled with dried grass and leaves, featuring a white sculpture resembling a bird or duck.
  • A marble sculpture is partially obscured by dried grass and twigs inside a black container.
  • 'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
  • A sleek, abstract marble sculpture with a pointed top and smooth curves, set against a black background.
  • Abstract marble sculpture with smooth curves and angular features, illuminated against a dark background.
  • 'Terrible Lizard' Bowl, Collection Series Marble Sculpture by Martin Cooney.
  • A sculptural form carved from white marble, featuring smooth curves and sharp angles, set against a black background.
  • A modern abstract sculpture made of marble, featuring angular shapes and smooth curves, set against a dark background.
  • A marble sculpture of a high-heeled shoe displayed against a black background.

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COLLECTION SERIES MARBLE SCULPTURE

Carved by MARTIN COONEY

Terrible Lizard  / For Sale / The Maiden Collection / Colorado Yule Marble

13.5 x 17.5 x 13.5″ / 59.6 lbs / SN120805

Currently Displayed at the the Martin Cooney STONEWORKS

121 Liberty Street, Council Grove, Kansas 66846

Please email martincooneysculptor@gmail.com for purchase details

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