Tyler Lybbert is a sculptor based in Utah, creating quietly expressive bronze figures, with a focus on character and everyday life.

After many years working as a character artist and character art director in the video game industry, he turned his attention to figurative sculpture, bringing with him a strong sensitivity to gesture, silhouette, and personality.

Working in clay and casting in limited bronze editions, he creates figures that emphasize warmth, character, and simple human moments. His ongoing series Splendid Strangers explores the idea that ordinary people often carry something worth noticing.

His work stays minimal and approachable, favoring clarity over complexity and warmth over drama. He shapes forms that feel familiar and human, with just enough personality to bring a quiet presence forward.

Process

Each sculpture begins as a hand-shaped clay study, focused on gesture, proportion, and the character of the figure. He works directly and physically, allowing essential shapes and surface texture to remain visible in the final piece.

His bronzes are cast in collaboration with Adonis Bronze, with careful attention to preserving the integrity of the original sculpture.

Patinas are developed to support the feeling of the figure rather than draw attention to themselves, favoring subtle, matte surfaces with gentle tonal variation.

Selected Background

Character Art Director, Avalanche Software (Warner Bros. Games)

Over 30 years in character design and visual storytelling

Sculptor working in limited edition bronze