About Eric Thorsen

Eric Thorsen was born in Glasgow, Montana, in 1967 to an American serviceman and a French citizen. Raised in this multi-cultural home, Eric’s philosophies of sculpture were shaped at an early age. Trips abroad with his mother introduced Eric to a world filled with art and history that would mold his outlook on life. Eric started by carving fish in wood. In the beginning of his career, at age 24, he won the Best in World with his wood sculpture called Mystery of the Redd. Soon after he was introduced to clay and the real excitement began. He soon began producing literally hundreds of sculptures. Eric Thorsen’s sculptures are featured worldwide in publications and TV. Major corporations, celebrities and private collectors enthusiastically collect his work. Sales of his sculptures have generated millions of dollars in contributions to numerous nonprofit organizations. Eric’s sculptures are diverse but are often focused on human and animal forms. His photographic imagination is his source of his inspiration.