Sandy Puchalski

Artist on VibrantCast

My Leo of Lincoln Park is a tribute to Lincoln Park Zoo's major overhaul of The Lion Habitat doubling in size. After the 2 year closure (2019-2021) the Lions were brought back and are healthy and the pride is growing. I love the lions and had to make my Leo of Lincoln Park. He came alive in 2021. My hands loved building his face with clay. Adding all the items to bring his face alive was so much fun. He kept telling how he wanted to look. He seems to be quite happy. He makes me happy. The new Lion Habitat makes me happy.