Dr. Charles Ellithorpe has been a practicing small animal veterinarian for many years but it is his love of art that draws him into creating award winning sculptures. Charles credits his talent to God and his years studying animal anatomy and physiology in veterinary school. Charles is an avid outdoorsman and has been an active member with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. He is also a life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and supports habitat and wildlife conservation efforts.