Howard Whalen Sculpture Garden

Howard Whalen (now deceased) was a local Sierra Madre artist and sulptor. His work exhibited internationally, and is iconic of the age he created in — the 1950s, 60s, & 70s.
His sculpture garden is on the premises of his Craftsman home, adjacent to his large work-​studio. He would often make breakfasts in the garden for large groups of other local artists, including his good friends Ed Harris (actor), Susan Brown (actress), Marie Peckinpah (actress & producer), Rolf Forsberg (filmmaker), Igor Dekansky (painter), and Howard Miller (television writer).
Howard Whalen’s medium was high fire clay.
Visits to his garden and studio are mostly by appointment — as the garden is staffed only by volunteers — and their onsite presence is not tightly scheduled.
However — if you love hidden art treasures — then your trip to Sierra Madre should include both the Howard Whalen Sculpture Garden, and the painting Studio of Igor Dekansky.