In May I had the pleasure of creating a family of wyvern sculptures for Powis Castle. As is becoming more common for me, I shared the process and progress on social media each day. They were so warmly received (thank you!), they definitely needed their own blog… THE COMMISSION The commission for the Wyvern sculpture … Read more
In the last blog I posted I shared the details about my recent exhibition in Cefn Mawr. Despite being a professional artist for over a decade it was actually my first ever solo exhibition! It was an exciting opportunity and we’re thankful it went really well. As with any ‘first’ though, there was a learning … Read more
What do Ruby the Owl, Horatio Hedgehog, Verity Vole and Fudge the Dachshund have in common? Not sure?These are all protagonists from sculpture trails I’ve created. And now there’s a new character to add to the list. Meet Matilda the Bee! Matilda is the main character in a brand new bee story sculpture trail I’ve … Read more
In 2022 Matthew Crabbe and I opened The Titan Arcadia Gallery under the banner of Titan Arcadia. We have a vision that through the gallery, we will showcase, encourage, equip and inspire both current and aspiring artists. Part of fulfilling that vision is that we’ll be host seminars and workshops utilising both of our experiences … Read more
In this week’s blog, we’re doing something a little different! Usually, the blog is about finished sculptures. This week though, we invite you to a sneaky peek of a work in progress. Keep reading to find out about one of Simon’s current projects; the Lower Farm Sculpture Trail… About Lower Farm Holiday Cottages and … Read more
In the blog “Why is Art Expensive?”, we explained there is a lot of work that goes into creating a sculpture. That work goes far beyond carving, and may even need to be completed before a commission is confirmed. That is especially the case when Simon bids for a commission, rather than someone approaching him. … Read more
We’ve blogged before about the power of a sculpture to increase tourism and revenue. Friends of Prestatyn Railway Station had the same thought when they commissioned the Prestatyn Walker sculpture. This week’s blog shares the story behind that sculpture… Prestatyn Walker Sculpture Story: Walkers Are Welcome Prestatyn was the first town in Wales to … Read more
But why does it cost so much? This is a question artists are asked across every field. Whether the artist is a sculpture, musician, painter, photographer (or any other field!) they are frequently asked to justify their prices. Many artists struggle to make a living as they often end up not charging enough to cover … Read more
We’ve often talked about Simon’s woodland sculpture trails, and earlier this year we brought you virtual tours of Meadow Park, Page’s Wood, and Fforest Fawr. We wanted to answer some of the questions people often have, so here is our quick guide to woodland sculpture trails. What is a Woodland Sculpture Trail? At their most … Read more
In 2011 Simon carved what would become known as The Giant Hand of Vyrnwy. Simon wasn’t very well known at the time, and social media was only just in its early days. The hand gained some press coverage and attention, but it faded quite quickly. Recently pictures of the hand were re-shared on Facebook and … Read more