As you stroll the grounds at this year's Homearama, don't be alarmed by the soaring eagles, romping deer and even a mother grizzly bear nuzzling her cubs. These creatures of the wild have been beautifully captured into striking life-size bronze sculptures on display throughout the Edinburgh Meadows neighborhood hosting the 2007 Homearama.

David Turner, one-half of the father and son team of sculptors responsible for creating these spectacular works of art, will make an appearance at House #2, Mystic Manor, built by Designs of Distinction from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 at Homearama.

A native of Virginia's Eastern Shore, David's father, William Turner, worked as a dentist for over 20 years while sculpting in ceramics and porcelain before turning to bronze as a medium and opening his workshop in the early eighties.

William got his son David into sculpting at the early age of six. David later went on to major in biology at the College of William & Mary with a minor in studio art. Both father and son credit the rich surrounding wildlife of the Eastern Shore as inspiration for their work.

Through a series of intricate steps, beginning with a small-scale model of a life-size sculpture, the striking bronze creations are born from an ancient method referred to as lost wax bronze casting. This complex process is at least 5,000 years old and is essentially done today the same way as it was long ago. The Turners produce each of the bronze cast sculptures on-site at their workshop with the assistance of 20 skilled artisans.

The Turners have immortalized a variety of animal species in bronze including waterfowl, game birds, African and American wildlife, reptiles, farm animals, big cats, and dolphins and whales.

"We've created these sculptures in all different sizes," said David. "From tiny mice to full size dolphins and bears."

Established in 1983, Turner Sculpture, near Onley, Virginia serves as their studios, foundry and gallery, where most of their work is displayed. To date they have created more than 400 different limited edition bronzes and more than 50 large public commissions found throughout the United States.

From Florida to New York, from Virginia to Minnesota, these finely crafted sculptures have successfully transported the exotic beauty of wild animals to the great indoors and domestic outdoor venues, for all to enjoy.

Sculptures created by the Turners currently reside at the White House, the National Zoo and Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., The National Audubon Society in Naples, Florida and The Philadelphia Zoo. They have also created sculptures for a number of colleges and universities across the country including University of Virginia,

University of Arkansas and the United States Coast Guard Academy. The Turners' artwork can also be seen on display in over 15 art galleries nationwide.

"Whatever animal we create for whatever particular location, our work always reflects our deep appreciation and understanding of nature," says David.

Locally, you can find their works of art at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, The College of William & Mary, Norfolk Botanical Gardens and MacArthur Center.

An unveiling of David's most recent large-scale sculpture, to be installed in the fountain area at Virginia Beach Town Center, is set to coincide with the opening of the new Westin Hotel later this year,

The Homearama House Mystic Manor will feature sculptures created by the Turners on the front lawn and inside the home, including a Chesapeake Bay coffee table featuring various sea life.