Welcome to Marlen Downing's Online Gallery!

Marlen Downing began his sculpting career in 1981, focusing primarily on ducks and songbirds carved from wood.  This shifted to birds of prey in the mid 1990’s. Outstanding composition and realistic poses, coupled with his texturing techniques, have made his sculpture easily recognized by collectors nationwide.  His bronze and wood sculptures have been displayed in galleries and fine art shows from coast to coast.

Marlen has offered woodcarving classes for many years and teaching his unique style of carving is very rewarding, to both him and his students.  He encourages class participants to develop their own style and his roughouts are designed to allow each carver to individualize their piece.

Roughouts depicted on this website are for sale, the quality and design are unequaled.  These designs are only available directly from Marlen.  Browse through the photos and notice the pleasing life like designs that will help bring YOUR sculpture to life!

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Roughouts include high quality taxidermy glass eyes, reference photos, and a brief tutorial, unless noted. Roughouts are life size, unless noted. Inspect roughouts upon arrival for damages. If not satisfied return unaltered within 5 days for refund. Prices are F.O.B. Prescott, AZ All designs are copyrighted by Marlen L. Downing.  When you purchase a roughout you may carve it, paint it, sell it, or burn it. It is yours.  You may not reproduce it for sale as a roughout.