A whimsical guardian for Palmer Lake
Local artist Jodie Bliss spent two years crafting a stunning troll sculpture entirely from metal — the first of its kind in Colorado, and the only one made by a local artist. The troll lives beneath the pedestrian bridge at Palmer Lake, where it watches over the lake path as a permanent, beloved landmark.
Built from hand-forged steel and reclaimed materials, the sculpture features intricate details — from the troll's expressive face to its textured body adorned with leaves, berries, and organic forms that echo the natural world around Palmer Lake. It was officially unveiled on June 28, 2026, in a community celebration attended by hundreds.
The project is funded entirely through community donations. Every dollar goes directly to supporting Jodie's work and keeping this landmark in great shape for future generations.
Feeding the Troll is all about paying the artist for two years of hand-forged work — and, hopefully, raising enough to commission Palmer Lake’s next piece of public art.
Every dollar goes straight to the work. And because Awake Palmer Lake is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your contribution is 100% tax-deductible.
Feed the TrollKKTV 11 News goes inside the studio with local blacksmith and artist Jodie Bliss as she puts the finishing touches on Palmer Lake's custom metal troll. The piece weaves in local symbols — the railroad and the iconic Palmer Lake Star — and the community is invited to suggest a name as the troll is awakened beneath the pedestrian bridge.
Watch the StoryA giant new troll sculpture is set to be unveiled in Palmer Lake, created by local artist Jodie Bliss as part of a community celebration organized by Awake Palmer Lake.
Read ArticlePalmer Lake will host a community celebration to awaken its new troll sculpture, bringing together the town's love of art, community, and the beloved troll tradition.
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Palmer Lake unveils a new troll statue under the pedestrian bridge on June 28 at 2 p.m., with an official awakening ceremony, games, food, music, and troll-themed activities.
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Colorado blacksmith Jodie Bliss is crafting the state's third giant troll — the first made entirely of metal and by a local artist — destined for the Palmer Lake pedestrian bridge.
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A local artist is building a one-of-a-kind metal troll sculpture for Palmer Lake, destined to become a permanent community landmark beneath the pedestrian bridge.
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Colorado is getting another giant troll sculpture, this one destined to live beneath Palmer Lake's pedestrian bridge — continuing the beloved tradition of public troll art.
Read ArticlePalmer Lake came together to officially awaken the troll in a community celebration beneath the pedestrian bridge. Music and popsicles started at 1:30 PM, with the official unveiling at 2:00 PM. After the awakening, the crowd joined a community sTroll to Joe Mama's courtyard for games, troll cookies, lemonade, live music, and troll-themed fun.
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