Updraft
​Colorado Alabaster
$1,410
Dimensions: H-14" W-10" D-4"

Updraft is an eagle sculpture carved from Colorado alabaster, capturing the precise moment when lift overcomes gravity. The eagle’s form curves upward, wings drawn in and head tilted back, suggesting the instant an updraft is caught and ascent begins.

The alabaster’s natural veining and warm tonal variations move through the carving like currents of air, reinforcing the sense of motion. Smooth, flowing surfaces contrast with areas left closer to the stone’s natural texture, grounding the piece while allowing the upper forms to feel light and alive. Rather than depicting flight at full extension, the artist focuses on the tension and control required just before takeoff.

Updraft speaks to strength, timing, and instinct—the quiet power behind elevation rather than the spectacle of flight itself. Viewed from multiple angles, the sculpture reveals shifting lines and balance, rewarding slow, thoughtful viewing. It is a commanding yet contemplative piece that reflects both the resilience of the eagle and the forces that carry it skyward.