I am delighted to say you can see my Osprey and Barn Owl sculptures at MAKE Southwest's 'MAKING IT' Exhibition from 25th January to 8th March 2025 at:
MAKE Southwest, Riverside Mill, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF.
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
You can find more information about the exhibition and MAKE Southwest at their website:
COMMISSIONS
I accept commissions! From loved pets, wildlife subjects and bespoke miniature scenes, I would love to make or paint your request. I am always striving towards detail and realism with my work and that will be no exception with your subject.
I love to work very close to a client in order to discuss and understand visions and ideas to be able to achieve an artwork of the highest quality.
I enjoy delving into each subjects personality and strive to bring it to life as if it were in the room with you.
I work with a large variety of materials from paper to epoxy clays to resin, which means the possibilities are endless with any creation.
I enjoy working to a life-sized scale, big or small capturing a particular likeness and personality. However, I also like to scale things down and capture the smallest detail in a miniature tabletop scale.
If you would be interested in a sculpture, painting or miniature scene, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss any ideas.
I look forward to hearing from you!
GALLERY
As this project was so large and complex, I built a sketch model to see how it would roughly look (left).
This helps with working out scale, positioning and the overall look to the model.
You can see how there are subtle changes to the main model (right).
One of my on-going projects is a 1:250 scale environment miniature of Rivendell, from the 'Lord of the Rings'.
This is a huge project, as I am making it all from scratch, using references from the films, concept art, collectibles, and behind the scenes footage.
When planning this model I wanted to create Rivendell as if it were a real place, combining all the scenes we see on-screen, wide shots, and subtle book references. There are two main versions of Rivendell we see in the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', with a lot of subtle variations, as well as the on location filming sets.
I have combined all this into one cohesive layout which includes: the main bridge where we see all of the characters enter in the 'Lord of the Rings', Frodo's bedroom, the Bell Tower, East and West Hall, Hall of Fire, the East Courtyard, Tapestry Gallery, Council dome, and Moon Observatory that we see in 'The Hobbit' to name a few...
![How I made this tawny owl out of paper! 🦉
Such a rewarding process, even though my hand doesn’t think me for it😂 If only it were as quick as these videos!
What owl/bird would you like to see me make out of paper next? 👇
[modelmaking, owl, tawny owl, wildlife, animal sculpture, wildlife sculpture, paper crafts]
#modelmaking #modelmaker #owl #tawnyowl #tawny #owlart #wildlife #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #animalsculpture #wildlifesculpture #paperarts #papercrafts #owllover #owlsofinstagram #somersetlifemagazine](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/478402536_18069954829765679_2732531607801191657_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=2XqizccwPIUQ7kNvgHqzRZi&_nc_oc=AdgtVY0-QM9Gl4O4DWXS3L1WUQ-OFD9VPiVhoY4mIwHgn8UOeGkCGXsDStx9q2ETEHo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ADtNX4bMPYYhJpMZ25jEdgt&oh=00_AYBjGRMpnaE_h51hPvZPIau-TgW4ELZP23-Ie4vR3UJz0A&oe=67BDE505)
![Some 📸 of my first sculpture of 2025… the tawny owl! As soon as I finished the barn owl in 2023 I wanted to make another owl. So it had to be this one, the most common and largest of the UK owls.
He is made with paper feathers 🪶🦉
[modelmaking, paper art, wildlife, wildlife art, owl, tawny owl, animal sculpture]
#modelmaking #modelmaker #owl #tawny #tawnyowl #owlart #paperart #paperartist #birdart #papercraft #wildlife #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #animalart #animalsculpture #somersetlife #somersetlifemagazine](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/477273139_18069746560765679_9004822806370974776_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=iMibxFOjqzUQ7kNvgESgvjL&_nc_oc=AdgCRG8HD7pFK4j2PmkKdU7qMcFzmUQb7Z4D7uLbwPjjqX5eg7E0aPGkBTIbXnus4fc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ADtNX4bMPYYhJpMZ25jEdgt&oh=00_AYA9qpsXWmdOa7EAVXLPxNEDWLmvKxWs41ni6vSlNmPC_A&oe=67BDD3C3)
![And Elrond’s house is complete! A lot of hours spent on this one, gathering references from the Fellowship of the Ring film, behind the scenes, concept art as well as art books. This building plays a key part of the journey of the Ring, being in the final shot where the Fellowship departs Rivendell.
Bilbo also sits outside of it when he meets up with Frodo before he goes on his long journey. They also read the Red Book of Westmarch on the bench under the eaves of the building. Lots of film references with this one which is always fun to bring to life!
Next up is the tower and raised walkway adjacent to this building which we also see in the final departing Rivendell shot.
[modelmaking, miniature, diorama, lotr, lord of the rings, Rivendell, Elrond]
#modelmaking #modelmaker #diorama #fantasyart #rivendell #elrond #miniature #miniaturebuilding #tolkien #tolkienart #lotr #lordoftherings #lotrfan #lotrfanart #middleearthuniverse #middleearth #imladris](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/475771696_18069277702765679_8800831269077454371_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=RUq6631JVsAQ7kNvgFUXHGM&_nc_oc=Adg4f3_K9a5B8K_gSRg7X-IqMGsli7ez4oR0Mq0WGJuMr7Z2j7MFGkjIn9hFGrc2ARU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ADtNX4bMPYYhJpMZ25jEdgt&oh=00_AYCh0u5dVnmQ-jE8QalLiAH0sBAGWkUrbUQL2y9RbmxGBQ&oe=67BDDD9E)
![I am delighted to say that my Osprey and Owl 🦅🦉sculptures will be exhibited at @makesouthwest MAKING IT exhibition. It will be running from 25th January to 8th March in their Jubilee Gallery in Bovey Tracey, Devon.
[modelmaking, wildlife, wildlife art, exhibition, Osprey, owl, paper craft, sculpture, animal art]
#modelmaking #wildlife #wildlifeart #wildlifeart #exhibitions #osprey #owl #barnowl #papercrafts #paperartist #animalsculpture #wildlifesculpture #makesouthwest #birdart #birdartist #owlsofinstagram](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/474376400_18067987480765679_6846090451509041679_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=YKDRrPYhGwIQ7kNvgHkxWzR&_nc_oc=Adiw0i3QbcGePg2xi7GVoKHN1Xe6kVi-PONj-0KoGk7hCvDm0-gGyAqVyI1czKJMTOU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ADtNX4bMPYYhJpMZ25jEdgt&oh=00_AYC_YEG2_nOmlzm--8uO49IdaCH5EwN9aXsTfuGw-c7LqQ&oe=67BDF8E3)
![How I made this TINY miniature gazebo for my 1:250 scale Rivendell diorama…
Before making this project, I knew I would have to be making 10+ intricate gazebos. They’re so synonymous with the elven style and architecture. I’ve finally made the first one of many, and this technique worked a treat. Going to be making more soon, and some will be a bit larger than this one.
I also made a mini chaise lounge with a cushion and blanket, which is about 10mm long😂
Going to have the next part of Rivendell finished soon, Elrond’s house just needs a roof then some more terrain and rock work needed.
[modelmaking, miniature, diorama, lotr, lord of the rings, Rivendell, middle earth, Tolkien]
#modelmaker #modelmaking #miniature #diorama #lotr #lordoftherings #rivendell #tolkien #tolkienart #middleearth #gazebo #imladris #elrond](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/472544037_18066817186765679_5619403464067030412_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=wG5EHzFiv1IQ7kNvgHxfTBK&_nc_oc=AdgU5w3hvlJWHGYT7EJIDja5lZ7xl4sRjyFNIK_ylWp4iG5EoSwoFJGVgaAU7DziUfM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ADtNX4bMPYYhJpMZ25jEdgt&oh=00_AYChCydlV4esB6kEP3yrf2v5ipDgP3XQ8M6zGonwoWNzAw&oe=67BDF24B)
![Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉 Here’s a selection of my favourite pieces from 2024, which included a lot of large wildlife subjects and the very small but very big Rivendell miniature.
I’ve got lots planned in the studio for 2025 including more wildlife sculpture big and small, miniatures, character sculpture and (hopefully) a finish to the Rivendell project!
Bring on 2025! 🎨🖌️
[modelmaking, miniature, diorama, wildlife sculpture, paper crafts, Rivendell, lotr, middle earth, wildlife art]
#modelmaking #modelmaker #lotr #lordoftherings #middleearth #tolkien #rivendell #diorama #miniature #wildlife #wildlifeart #wildlifesculpture #papercrafts](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/472160502_18066540049765679_2217742238443444467_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Ezk5U4EPJkAQ7kNvgHIPfuI&_nc_oc=AdhfS0eH8MsNB_48DQd4m7gl4KIWw2yFzJHZfF3KN6g74jieTGdsk7qn_NjoJq-KVvo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ADtNX4bMPYYhJpMZ25jEdgt&oh=00_AYC4ZtGGr0_QXL5130keLLw6Cf0BE1YzdXkfIATCnVNPTg&oe=67BDE684)
