Tim Cotterill, the FROGMAN, is world famous for his bronze frog collectibles.
He has an uncontrollable passion for frogs and loves everything about those
bulgy-eyed beauties - their faces, their webbed feet, their springy legs and
their antic nature. He incorporates every possible expression, contour, and
subtlety of these amphibians into his colorful enameled bronzes.
About Tim Cotterill - The Frogman
Growing up in Great Britain, he developed a lifelong love of things that go
"jump" in the night. Says Tim, "As a little boy, I always loved looking for
frogs in the fields of England."
Tim Cotterill apprenticed as an engineer intrigued with metalworking and soon
became a master of metal sculptures. For the next ten years, he created over a
thousand bird and animal sculptures in metal, many of which were sold at
Sotheby's.
Once he moved to Venice Beach, California, Cotterill discovered frogs as a
sculptural form through which he could express his delightful sense of humor.
What makes Frogman’s frogs unique is that many bear human traits of different
characters - a dancer, swimmer, the prince charming, etc. And these red-hot
frogs are being snapped up by people all over the world, including many
celebrities. Frogman's bronze frog, gecko and koi fish sculptures fly out of
shops at an incredible rate. And, it is not just a US phenomenon ... his collectors
are all over the world.
Since no two frogs are alike, the process is painstaking. Frogman begins by
forming a pose on a wire frame. "Then I'll get car body filler and start laying
it on and sanding it back until it builds and builds." Finally when it's smooth
enough, he sends it off to a foundry to be cast in bronze. His passion is now
making this modest Frogman a living. Guess all that daydreaming during school
paid off!
Tim Cotterill's bronze frog sculptures capture the whimsical character, the
jewel-like quality, and the pure JOY of these beautiful little creatures.
"Through the centuries and throughout the world, FROGS have symbolized many
things - Good Luck, Royalty, Fertility, Magic Potions, Energy, Charm,
Indiscretion, etc., etc. In today's fast world, life sometimes becomes
complicated and stressful. As you can see, my art is not. It's Elegant, Stylish,
Whimsical, Unique, and is pure FUN! It makes people SMILE! When we smile and
laugh it releases endomorphines all through our body and mind. The more we
smile, laugh, and feel happy, the healthier we become.
"As children we were excited to see our first frogs," says Frogman. "They made
us laugh when they jumped our way! We were curious about the strange way they
felt; the odd way they moved and their simple contented look. I used to watch
frogs at my pond in England, noting how each one had its own color markings,
character, and even personality."
"Frogs are fun creatures! I have tried to capture their individual spirit;
their fun and their joy. Life is fun! I hope my art brings more happiness and
joy into your life." — Tim Cotterill, The Frogman.