Murray Grant is a Kenyan of Scottish descent, who grew up on the family ranch in the wilds of Northern Kenya, and started sculpting from the clay of termite mounds aged three. Although entirely self-taught, Murray's heritage of art and conservation has resulted in a blend of realism and unique insight into animal behaviour and anatomy. Starting life as a safari guide, Murray naturally became involved in wildlife conservation, and found that by spending each day with the wildlife he sculpts he is able to observe the minutiae of his subjects.

Today, Murray chooses an individual animal to sculpt, and his research process combines classic methods of direct observation, anatomical study and sketching from life, in addition to high definition photography, video and hidden camera footage. His sculpting specializes in five main species: the Afriacn Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Hippopotamus, Warthog and Leopard. In the finish of each limited edition piece, months of painstaking work is evident. Once completed, the Chavant clay models are shipped to the world class foundry Pangolin Editions in Gloucestershire for casting. His studio is located on the family ranch (El Karama), an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and wildlife, and he and his wife Sophie invite guests to visit them and see the artist at work.