Alistair

“Alistair was a rascal. And had a really interesting head, that lent itself quite elegantly to the genre of the bust.”

Barrie J Webb

“Barrie Webb engaged in wonderful conversation and I learnt a lot about his life and his outlook. I found him a most genial man and found the work developed very favourably.”

the late Ron Lowe

“A fine landscape painter himself, he enjoyed talking about the process and manufacture of the sculpture in comparison to painting. I very much enjoyed his insights and learnt a lot from his knowledge of painting.”

Matthew Hood

“With many hours to experiment upon this bust, I found it exciting to try out many different techniques that I had been researching. Methods from Rodin’s studio, such as dipping the bust into liquid plaster to obtain a tight skin-like youthful surface, helped inform the look of this bust. Similar effects were explored in the bust of Billy Connolly.”

Caitlin Shepherd

“Although delightful, Caitlin had little patience or attention at this age! I could barely ask for more than 15 minute sittings at a time. However, work progressed steadily with the aid of a small TV to capture her gaze!”

Glynis Bertram

“Glynis visited my studio as part of an assessment team for a ‘Livewire’ business competition. Before she could leave I asked if she would sit for me. She agreed! This bust marks that occasion. I don’t know where she is now!”

Katie Hood

“Katie’s father Harvey Hood is a sculptor, so sitting for her was nothing new, although at this age she thought that there were better things to be doing!”

Theodore Shepherd

“My father definitely didn’t want his head modelling. I had been asking him if he would sit for many years but he always said no! Evenually, I asked him if he would sit while I tried a few new techniques to which he agreed!”

David Williams

“David Williams sat quite patiently and I enjoyed his cultured persona and appreciation of opera.”

Debbie Mycroft

“On arrival at her home near Seattle, Debbie gave me a written list of what she would like me to change about her appearance. In truth she has sparking eyes and a clarity that I aimed to capture.”