One of the highights of summer so far for me was making and unveiling a commemorative sculpture of Blackie the warhorse. I’ve made several memorial sculptures related to war like the Highclere Castle airman and WWII soldier in Workington. This was the first time making one for a military animal though! I love history so … Read more
As the country silences itself at 11am today, Workington has a new WWII soldier memorial sculpture to commemorate those who gave their lives in military service. The unveiling took place on Poppy Day, as you may have seen on BBC or ITV. Simon and Liz were also there today (Remembrance Sunday) to see the sculpture … Read more
It’s bank holiday weekend which means an extra day for relaxing. With reasonable weather predicted, why not get out and enjoy some of our British outdoors or attractions? And if you wanted to take in some public art while you’re out, here are eight of Simon’s tree carving sculptures to see this bank holiday weekend… … Read more
One of the things Simon has enjoyed over the years, is creating sculpture for historic property. These projects usually combine Simon’s love of human form with his passion for storytelling. They also add value for the owner in sometimes unexpected ways. Over the years Simon has created many pieces for historic properties, ranging from National … Read more
This coming Sunday is Remembrance Day: a day to remember those who lost their lives in war. We don’t take that sacrifice lightly, so it’s always an honour when Simon receives a war memorial commission. Whether it’s a statue or a giant poppy, it’s an opportunity to both do his best as an expression of … Read more
The Visit No, our blog title doesn’t refer to the movie released this weekend. We mean the real life setting for the series and movie: Highclere Castle. The castle is part of Lady and Lord Carnavon’s estate and is located in Hampshire, over 200 miles from the fictional setting. But for the fans of the … Read more
Sometimes you don’t need an excuse like an anniversary to install a piece of art. Do you ever see something you admire and think ‘I’d like one of those’? That’s kind of what happened with this week’s featured sculpture: The RAF dragon throne. The Story Behind the RAF Dragon Throne The story of this sculpture … Read more