Eastern Shore artists William H. Turner and David H. Turner share a talent of capturing the beauty and motion of wildlife in bronze. On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-5, the Turners will display some of their limited edition bronzes at the Virginia Living Museum, Newport News.

Since 1983, the father and son team has created more than 400 different limited edition bronzes and more than 50 large public commissions. Ranging in size from life-size mice and wrens to full-size bears and dolphins, the Turners have a sculpture to fit the smallest niche in a home or to enhance the entrance of a zoo or museum. Whatever the case, the Turners’ work is a reflection of their deep appreciation and understanding of nature.

Bill and David Turner both grew up and currently reside in Onley on the Eastern Shore, sandwiched between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This area is rich in wildlife, both in diversity and density, which continues to inspire the Turners to create works of art in bronze.

They created and cast their first bronzes at their family farm, but quickly outgrew this space. Today they own and operate the largest personally held wildlife foundry and gallery in the United States.

The Turners are donating a portion of the proceeds to the Virginia Living Museum.

The museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News (I64, exit 258A.

Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $13 adults and $10 children (ages 3-12). Combination tickets are available with planetarium and laser shows.

For more information call 757-595-1900 or visit the web site at www.thevlm.org.

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