Gary J. Eigenberger

Gary J. Eigenberger started sculpting animals and birds out of clay very early in his life. He was always inspired by the great outdoors and had an intense love for 3-D sculpture of any kind. When he was seven, he had his first Q-bit sculpture exhibition in the local library in his hometown. Gary began wood carving and sculpting birds at the age of 14 by using a pocketknife as his only tool. He started his sculpting career in 1987 after realizing how much he loved to do wildfowl carving. His vibrant, nature-inspired pictures combined with skill in artistic details and realist ability have enabled him to achieve a world-wide reputation through their display in galleries and exhibitions. There are a number of his sculptures on display in various sites across the globe. Over the years, Gary has won numerous Best of Show awards across the US. Seven times he has been recognized with the Best in World title in Masters Class 22 1st Best of Show. He has also been awarded the Peoples Choice Award in Ward World Wildfowl Carving Championships in February the years of 2013, 2013, and 2019. Moreover, he received the 16-time Gulf South Champion in Miniature, and the Decorative Life size purchase award sponsored by ConocoPhillips Petroleum in 2003, 2005, 2011, and several other awards on wildlife sculptures.