I am a freelance sculptor based in Milton Keynes and have sculpted all my life. My studio is in Weeden Bec, where i currently work much of the time. Alongside my own practice, I do various other sculpture related things. I take on sculpting jobs for industry- (eg film, Madame Tussauds etc) and take occasional jobs of more commercial sculpting work. I've taught in many places and at undergraduate leveland it is a real joy for me to lead workshops and courses in sculpture and life drawing. I run my own sculpture club and life drawing group which brings me into contact with many wonderful artists, experienced and beginners- Check out the workshops page.
I am a freelance sculptor based in Milton Keynes. I was born in Wales and grew up in the home counties. I apprenticed for a short time with well known figurative sculptors Edward Russell, Lorne Mckean and John Doubleday after which i went back to school, studying Fine Art Sculpture in London, followed a little later by a Masters in New York.
As well as studying, I exhibited and worked in New York and had my studio in Harlem. During this time I worked producing prototypes for Warner Bros and sculpted for an Artist, which developed into a long relationship as I ended up running her huge studio in Soho (Manhattan). After about 5 years I returned to the Uk and rented a barn to make sculpture. I've been making, teaching and getting sculpture jobs ever since. Spending time in Uk, Asia and the middle east.
Above: Me working on "Indomitable" Courtesy of Nick Bibby and Pangolin Foundry Editions
How I work depends on the job. Often i am asked to do sculpture work on site, but I have a workshop where I make my own work for exhibitions and private commissions. i have worked large and small and in a variety of materials. I have written a short article about commissioning a sculpture and the steps involved. I like to have a clear process for any commissioned work. The main thing is if you want to chat over a commission idea or just want some friendly advice, contact me and we can talk it through.
I am a member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors and Society of Women Artists. They both have interesting annual shows in London and i have regular mixed and solo shows elsewhere. Please contact me if youre interested in being added to the mailing list for invitations to shows
I work in my studio alone but have a wonderful network of talented artists, graphic designers, 3-D printers, makers, photographers, precision metal engineers, engineers, CAD technitions and suppliers that I collabourate with on projects, here are a few:
Life drawing is fantastic. Whether you are nre to it have experience and just want to get a longer time in front of a model? Come and try out this drop in. There are 2 sessions, morning and afternoon, both long single poses of 2 and a half hours one male and one female. Each session will have wonderful models, great lighting, an interesting pose in a really light charming spacious Studio.
Once a month gig...come along and help make it happen! It is a fabulous thing to do for yourself and wellbring as well as helping your drawing.