Gerald Balciar’s art is noted for its readily identifiable style, which is grounded in an in-depth knowledge of animals. For reference, he works from his extensive library of wildlife photos, magazine clippings, books, and numerous study casts and measurements. He uses live models as an invaluable aid in his sculptures, and he receives excellent cooperation from zoologists and wildlife organizations. He is involved in the creative process of bronze making from beginning to end. He works the sculpture in wax or clay, then personally makes his own molds and chases his own waxes. While doing an 18-foot bronze elk in 1982, he devised a point-up system that revolutionized the traditional enlargement process. He resides with his wife, Bonnie, in Parker, Colorado.