The availability of my limited edition Harriet Hare sculptures is drawing to a close. There are currently just two remaining in cold-cast iron, as well as three Artist’s copies in a choice of finishes, and then that’s it! The remaining Hare sculptures of the 150 piece limited edition have all been sold. It will be… Continue reading Hare sculptures almost sold out
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New Wren Sculpture – Work in progress
Hi KAS followers, here’s a little update on my new Wren Sculpture – work in progress . It’s a life-size Wren sculpture, which will be perched on a wooden stump. How is it made…? Firstly, I made a quick ‘maquette’, which is a 3D sketch in wax. This helps with the… Continue reading New Wren Sculpture – Work in progress
Happy Winter Solstice – December 2024
Hi Kirsty Armstrong Sculpture followers! A very happy winter solstice to you… 😊 The Winter Solstice, along with the longest day in the Summer, are two of my most favourite days of the year. The Winter Solstice brings hope for the coming year. It also marks the beginning of the slow road back to lighter,… Continue reading Happy Winter Solstice – December 2024
A Wren sculpture, the end of an era, and the future…
I’ve been thinking about producing a Wren sculpture for some time. And today, a few changes have led me to actually getting started on it! The end of an era… The new GPSR regulations came into force yesterday, with the potential for huge new costs and time consuming red tape for small businesses like mine.… Continue reading A Wren sculpture, the end of an era, and the future…
Do you know who sculpted the Max the miracle dog bronze statue?
The Max the ‘miracle’ dog bronze statue is sited in a public park in Keswick, Cumbria. It was unveiled in July 2021 has become quite a tourist attraction! Above is a 2 minute YouTube clip showing in reverse how the statue was made. It was completely hand made in Cumbria by sculptor Kirsty Armstrong (me!)… Continue reading Do you know who sculpted the Max the miracle dog bronze statue?
Standing Otter Sculpture – ‘Erik’ is now available to order.
My standing Otter Sculpture, ‘Erik’, is now in production and available to order. It is being made entirely by hand in four different finishes; cold-cast bronze, pewter, iron, and lastly a metal-rich lacquer with a verdigris patina. Why ‘Erik’?… ‘Erik’ has been named after my Grandfather, and also the name gives a nod to my… Continue reading Standing Otter Sculpture – ‘Erik’ is now available to order.
My new standing otter sculpture has been cast!
I now have casts of my new standing Otter sculpture available! ‘Erik’ the Otter is being produced as a limited edition of 300 pieces. Within the edition he will be available in three different cold-cast finishes; bronze, pewter and Iron, as well as in hand painted resin, and a weathered bronze lacquered finish. He stands… Continue reading My new standing otter sculpture has been cast!
My new Otter Sculpture is finally finished!
‘Erik’, the new Otter sculpture is finally finished! The wax original is now in the process of being moulded by Lakeland Mouldings, in the Lake District. Once the mould is made then the Otter sculpture will go into production. The sculpture is the life size of a four to five month old Otter standing upright… Continue reading My new Otter Sculpture is finally finished!
New Flat Coated retriever artwork
I designed this new Flat coated retriever artwork some time ago (in my head!), and now I’ve finished the wax relief original. The next step is to get it moulded locally, and I can then start casting them in my studio here in Cumbria. They will be made by hand in both cold-cast pewter and… Continue reading New Flat Coated retriever artwork
New Otter Sculpture update
An update on my new otter sculpture. I’ve been working on ‘Erik’, my otter sculpture again recently. The anatomy of his hind legs is finally sorted, so I’m now applying the final fur detail. The next step… Once I’ve finished this wax original, Lakeland Mouldings in the English Lake District, will cast the limited edition… Continue reading New Otter Sculpture update
