Tim Cotterill, FROGMAN, is world famous for his bronze frog collectables. He has an uncontrollable passion for frogs and loves everything about them — 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....
Tim Cotterill, FROGMAN, is world famous for his bronze frog collectables. He has an uncontrollable passion for frogs and loves everything about them — 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.
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.
These frogs are being snapped up by people all over the world, including many celebrities. Sales of Frogman's bronze frogs, geckos and koi fish sculptures make him the largest selling sculptor (of small bronzes) in the world. Since no two frogs are alike, the process is painstaking. Cotterill 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 his 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, and Whimsical & Unique and is pure FUN! It makes people SMILE! The more we smile, laugh, and feel happy, the healthier we become. I hope my art brings more happiness and joy into your life."
— Tim Cotterill, The Frogman.
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BF276 Primavera by Frogman Tim Cotterill Edition Size: 250 2.25” x 2.5” x 1.5”
Meet your Prince Charming! Frogman artist Tim Cotterill has created an adorable new frog sculpture with a unique texture in a beautiful green patina. "When you hold Prince Charming in the palm of your hand, you will quickly fall under his spell." -Tim Edition Size.....2,000 Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Green Dimensions: 1.875 x 3.5 x 3.75 FREE SHIPPING
Tim Cotterill's colorful imagination captures a unique moment in time. Imagine a quiet pond erupting with the powerful leap of a frog seizing a dragonfly just within his reach. Moments later only ripples on the water remain. Frogman collectors will find Quantum Leap an impressive focal point in their home. Edition Size: 750 Dimensions: 21.25 x 12.25 x...
Ready, Set, Go by Tim Cotterill, Frogman. Hangs on the wall. Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Burnt Orange/Yellow Dimensions: 18 x 12 x 6 FREE SHIPPING
Rendezvous, as a singular sculpture, tells the sweet story of a frog twosome and is also a lively centerpiece around which to display other Frogman sculptures. Ladybug accents create playful focal points to position your frogs for their own unique story. Create your own custom piece. You choose the patina Edition Size: 500 Dimensions: 10.75" x 37" x 12"...
Rockefeller by Frogman Tim Cotterill. A candied apple frog sits atop a smooth river rock as he surveys his pond. Edition Size 2500 Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Red Dimensions: 4.25 x 2.75 x 4 FREE SHIPPING
Ruby- an R Frogs Gallery’s EXCLUSIVE “LIMITED” EDITION release. This Precious Little Gem shines brilliantly with a polished bronze undertone and a high luster gemstone finish. Of course if yours or your favorite persons birthday is in July then Ruby is perfect. Also available as Sapphire or Peridot or as a matching number set of all three. BF267EV1...
R Frogs Gallery’s EXCLUSIVE “LIMITED” EDITION release. Ruby, Peridot and Sapphire. These Precious Little Gems shine brilliantly with a polished bronze undertone and a high luster gemstone finish. If your or your favorite persons birthday is in July- Ruby, August- Peridot or September- Sapphire, then this is perfect. Edition Size 20 each color $1,295.00...
Sage by Tim Cotterill Frogman. Bearing a multi-hued, grassy green patina, Sage surveys the iconic Frogman pond, as he prepares to take the plunge. True to his name, this astute amphibian will certainly be a complementary, and most welcome, addition to the collection. BF248 Sage Edition Size 1000 4.25" L x 4.5" W x 1.25" H FREE SHIPPING
CALL 888-473-7647 Tim " Frogman" Cotterill is proud to present Salsa, a spicy new addition to Frogman's Gem Collection. Enhanced by a brightly patterned pastel patina, this gem of a sculpture is a must have! Edition Size 2000 2"L x 2"W x 2"H FREE SHIPPING
Sapphire - an R Frogs Gallery’s EXCLUSIVE “LIMITED” EDITION release. This Precious Little Gem shines brilliantly with a polished bronze undertone and a high luster gemstone finish. Of course if yours or your favorite persons birthday is in September then Sapphire is perfect. Also available in Ruby or Peridot or as a matching number set of all three....
CALL 888-473-7647 Scooter, Tim Frogman Cotterill's 7th piece in the Gems collection. With a turquoise patina as bright as a spring sky, Scooter will bring joy and warmth to your collection. 5000 piece edition Designed to hang on the wall Also looks great on a shelf or table Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Blue Dimensions: 4 x 2.25 x 1 Watch Tim...