Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows

Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows is recognized throughout the United States for her bronze and silver sculpture. Her works can be seen in corporate and private collections, including the United States Capitol Building and the Reagan White House collections. Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows’ monument work has been commissioned by the University of Texas, the State of Montana, and most recently, James Irvine in Los Angeles. In 1990 Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows won the competition to sculpt the Washington State Korean War Memorial for the State Capitol grounds.

Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows, Giving Thanks, Bronze in Monumental and 1/2 Lifesize

With a degree in fine arts, Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows has continued to study sculpture an dart history in the United States, Italy, France, and Greece. She currently lives with her artist husband, Fred Fellows and daughter, Fabienne at their home in Sonoita, Arizona.

Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows, She Rode Good Horses, Bronze Edition of 35, 31" x 14" x 23"

Awards, Achievements, Education
Sept. - Nov. 2007 - "She Flies Without Wings" exhibited at juried show, American Academy of Equine Art, Lexington, Kentucky.

2006 - Purchase Award for the Mountain Oyster Club collection
2005-06 - Top Sale at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame Show, Fort Worth, TX
2005-06 - 1st Place Sculpture Award at the Academy of Women Artist Exhibition and Show, Desert Callaberas Museum, Wickenburg, AZ
2005-06 - 1st Place Sculpture Gold Medal at Buffalo Bill Show, Cody, WY
1996 - Fritz White Workshop, CA Museum
1987 - Human Anatomy, Jackson, WY
1986 - Jon Zahourek, Prof. Parsons School of Design
1985 - Bill Reese Painting Workshop, Bellevue, WA
1981 - Independent Study, Paris, France
1980 - Gonzaga University Advanced Art, Spokane, WA
1976 - Art History Independent Study, Belgium, France & Italy
1975 - Phippen Bronze Foundry Study, Prescott, AZ
1970 - Fort Wright College Study Abroad, Florence, Italy
1967-70 - Fort Wright College of Holy Names, Spokane, WA, Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts Major
1966-67 - Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Commissions
1971 - Bas Relief Sculpture of James S. Glover, Founding Father of Spokane, WA
1978 - Bing Crosby Memorial (8' Monument), Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
1979 - Adolph Coors I, Adolph Coors Industries, Golden, CO
1980 - Benny Binion Bust, Hall of Champions, Colorado Springs, CO
1980 - "Rosebud", bust for Northwestern National Life Insurance Co., Spokane, WA
1980 - "Committed," Canadian Goose, Ducks Unlimited, Spokane, WA
1980 - "Dreams and Blue Ribbons," Rapid City Boys' Club, Rapid City, SD
1981 - "After the Welcome Horn," Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas, NV
1981 - "Legacy of Old West Trails," Old West Trail Foundation, Rapid City, SD
1981 - Gonzaga Bulldog Mascot, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
1982 - William Nefsy, First Security Bank, Miles City, MT
1982 - "Six Horse Hitch," Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas, NV
1983 - Inland Northwest Vietnam Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA
1983 - Boy Scout Memorial, Boy Scouts of America, Iriving, TX
1983 - Pete Dix Polo Memorial, Spokane, WA
1984 - Frank Irwin (Memorial Bust), University of Texas, Austin, TX
1984 - Manito Place Entry Sculpture (12' Sculpture), Manito Development Co., Spokane, WA
1985 - Tribute to the Cowboy (12' Monument), Las Vegas, NV
1985 - Hoisington Memorial Saddle Bronc Trophy, The Dalles, OR
1985 - Henry Lang Memorial, Northwest Jumping Association, Spokane, WA
1986 - Henry J. Kaiser, (Monumental Bust), Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, Napa Valley, CA
1986 - Montana Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Missoula, MT
1986 - "Trakehnor Horse," North American Trakehnor Association, Akron, OH
1986 - "Bull Pups Mascot," Monumental Sculpture, Gonzaga Preparatory School, Spokane, WA
1987 - "Deep Enough," Silver Sculpture, Hecla Mining Company, Coeur d'Alene, ID
1987 - International KOA Merit award, KOA Billings, MT
1988 - Easter Seal Memorial, Remington Park Racetrack, Oklahoma City, OK
1989 - Father Arthur Dussault, (Monumental Bronze Bust), Gonzaga University, Spokane WA
1990 - Boy Scout Monument, Boy Scouts of America, Diamond Lake, WA
1990 - "Turbulator," (Race Horse Monument), Playfair Race Tracks, Spokane, WA
1990 - Hecla Mining Company Centennial Monument, Hecla Mining Company, Couer d'Alene, ID
1992 - Korean War Veterans Memorial, State of Washington, Olympia, WA
1992 - Cancer Center Donor Waterfall, St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, ID
1994 - Lady of the Sea, (Life-size Monument), City of Anacores, WA
1996 - San Francisco Zoo Monument, San Francisco, CA
1997 - "James Irvine II Monument", Irvine Regional Park, Orange County, CA
1997 - "Coronado," Arizona Historical Society, Tucson, AZ

Recognition
Mt. Rushmore Park, Featured Artist "Women of the West in Art"
Best Sculpture Award, Museum of Native American Culture, Spokane, WA
Washington State Capitol, Governors Reception, Honoring Sculpture of Washington State Korean War Memorial
People's Choice Award, National Western Art Show, Ellensburg, WA
Montana State Capitol, Governor's Mansion Reception, Honoring Outstanding Achievement as a Montana Artist

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Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows, Trail of Dreams, Bronze Edition of 50, 28" x 26" x 10.5"

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