Miniature willow Donkey
This miniature willow donkey was made for a client who was mad about them. Its made of various willows with glass round eyes.
Fairy Tale figures
These creations were made for a customer to exhibit at various National Trust sites throughout the year. I used a huge amount of dyed white willow, which i think really added to the whole fairy tale theme. They all had glass eyes and were each made on a steel frame.
willow dragon
exhibition at Moma art gallery , Machynlleth
i was asked to make an animal themed sculpture exhibition at Moma gallery, Machynlleth, wales. The other theme was doctor Doolittle, so I created a Pushmepullyu for the centerpiece which is a creature descended from the last unicorn and a gazelle.
Dog trophy head
This dog is made of white willow and steamed willow with a buff willow tongue. It has fabric inside it’s mouth and glass eyes.
Unicorn for Scottish Tourist Board
Standing bear
This Bear was made for Annabel’s nightclub in London. His position is because he will be supporting a mirror under his right paw and is looking away from the mirror . Once i get photos of him on his marble plinth and in place then I’ll post those too.
Giant Vampire Bat
This bat was commissioned for someone at Knightshayes court , Tiverton, a national trust place. His name is Boris and he has a 5 ft wide wingspan. He is made of various coloured willows and aluminium wire mesh for his wings, all mounted on a pine plinth.
Giant Snail
This Giant Snail is 5 foot high and made with various colours of willow and finally varnished to give that slimey feel!
african wild dog
I was asked to create an african wild dog for a customer in Germany who’d fallen in love with the species when on holiday in Africa.