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Corten metal Moroccan Arch

Just finished my latest commission, a design of a Moroccan influenced metal archway for Benchmark Grounds Maintenance to be installed in one of their new garden designs. The arch is made from Corten steel supported by a wooden framework, with the arch being left to rust naturally giving it a rich warm colour.

Really looking […]

January 17th, 2023|Garden Screens, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Corten metal Moroccan Arch|

Deer Sculptures – Arty Photos

Just received these great arty shots of our Deer sculptures from a client. It’s a wonderful natural setting and I love the first photo where you can just see their heads above the brow of the hill.

The photos feature an installation of three deer sculptures to my Hind design. I also make a larger […]

October 21st, 2022|Deer Sculptures|Comments Off on Deer Sculptures – Arty Photos|

Poppy Sculptures

Taking advantage of the beautiful warm autumn light to get some shots of my Poppy sculptures, a graphical interpretation of the Poppy’s seed head.

I make it in two sizes with the larger one being made to order. Great for displaying in planters or the garden and they also make a great plant support.

If you […]

October 7th, 2022|Metal Sculpture|Comments Off on Poppy Sculptures|

Wonderful gate design on the Isle of Canna

Just got back from a wonderful holiday on the Isle of Canna, one of the small isles off the west coast of Scotland.

After getting off the ferry I came across Rhu Church and the entrance gate immediately caught my eye. it’s a gorgeous simple design that’s sort of contemporary but perfectly in keeping […]

September 27th, 2022|Contemporary Sculpture|Comments Off on Wonderful gate design on the Isle of Canna|

Bukhara, a new contemporary sculpture for the garden

Had an amazing sunset last night and I managed to grab a few quick photos of a new sculpture that I finished earlier in the day. I’ve named the sculpture ‘Bukhara’ after a beautiful town that I visited in Uzbekistan.

The sculpture is influenced by the geometric designs that are found in the mosaics […]

March 26th, 2022|Contemporary Sculpture, Corten Steel, Garden Art, Garden Sculpture, Garden Sculptures, Sculpture, Stainless Steel|Comments Off on Bukhara, a new contemporary sculpture for the garden|

Contemporary metal wall art with a coastal theme

The Sandpiper corten steel wall panel is a new design with coastal theme.

I’m lucky to live near the shores of Chichester harbour on the south coast and the simplistic design is based on the scene that I often observe during early morning walks along the foreshore.

The design lends itself to both traditional and more […]

November 1st, 2021|Contemporary Sculpture, Corten Steel, Garden, Garden Art, Garden Screens, Interior Design, Wall Art|Comments Off on Contemporary metal wall art with a coastal theme|

Public Art – my largest contemporary corten sculpture to date

Just got back from taking these photos of my newly installed sculpture.

At 6 meters tall this is my largest piece of sculpture / public art that’s recently been installed at the entrance to Cala Homes, Kings Barton housing development Nr Winchester, Hampshire. Based on my Braganca design the sculpture is created from laser cut […]

October 15th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Public Art – my largest contemporary corten sculpture to date|

Leaf Sculptures

Hopefully the last installation of the year in wintry weather. The three leaf sculptures were installed in a garden created by Benchmark Grounds Maintenance for a show-house built by Cala Homes which also looked great, just a little bit different from the norm.

The leaves are made in two sizes from rusted metal with designs […]

February 22nd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Leaf Sculptures|

A Flight of Avocets

A new piece based on my Avocets design making for a smaller piece that’s ideal for the smaller garden or Patio. The two birds are mounted on a sleek arcing crescent shape that’s in keeping with the clean lines of the Avocet design with the finished piece being mounted on an oiled Oak plinth.

I’m […]

September 9th, 2020|Bird Sculpture, Contemporary Sculpture, Garden Art, Garden Sculpture, Garden Sculptures, Sculpture|Comments Off on A Flight of Avocets|

Artwave Festival at The Cowshed

I’m thrilled to be part of a fabulous line-up of artists who will be showing new and original work for sale at The Cowshed (just north of Lewes) as part of this years Artwave Festival on 5-20 September.

There is such a diverse mix of talent and creativity it will be a feast for the […]

August 19th, 2020|Art Exhibition, Contemporary Sculpture|Comments Off on Artwave Festival at The Cowshed|