14 Foot Alligator in McClellanville
February 2nd, 2008 All Articles, Community Info Daniel Bates
Word usually gets around in McClellanville when there is an alligator in Jeremy Creek. In all my time on the water, I’ve never seen one, but I occasionally hear reports of sightings and I’ve seen them in freshwater ponds in the area. They’re usually young gators less than 6 feet in length that don’t stay long in their search for fresher water, so you can imagine my surprise when I saw this 14 foot long alligator just standing there only a few feet from Pinckney Street. 
OK, you got me. This isn’t a real alligator, but one of local artist, Lee Arthur’s, most recent creations. Made entirely out of driftwood the amount of detail that went into the creation of this sculpture is incredible. Every bump and knot in the wood looks just like a real alligator’s skin and the twists in the wood look like an alligator’s bulging arm muscles. 
The alligator can be seen on display at Arthur Studio & Gallery at 851 Pinckney Street. You truly have to see this work of art up close to appreciate the artistry, these pictures do not do it justice. Stop by and take it, or another one of his paintings or sculptures, home with you.
Lee Arthur is one of many local, talented artists that call McClellanville their home and find it to be the perfect inspiration for their work. If you’d like to make McClellanville you’re new home, contact me today.
