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…
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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
New Otter Sculpture
My new Otter Sculpture is of a young male which I’ve called ‘Erik’. I’m sculpting the original in modelling wax, which when finished, will be moulded and cast. It will be produced as a limited edition in both cold-cast bronze and cold-cast iron. I have ancestral roots in Scandinavia, Iceland and Shetland, and a Grandfather… Continue reading New Otter Sculpture
Last orders for Christmas on Just Kirsty Sculpture & Gifts
Last orders for Christmas from my ‘Just Kirsty Sculpture and Gifts’ British Craft House store is Friday 15th December. Please make any purchases intended as Christmas gifts by Friday to give them the best chance of being delivered in time! Thank you! Kirsty
Erik the Otter Sculpture
I’m currently working on my Erik the Otter Sculpture. Erik is a life-sized otter cub and stands at about 14” tall. Although the stylised fur I add to my animal sculptures takes a very long time, I do enjoy it and I only have to do it on the original wax once. It is then… Continue reading Erik the Otter Sculpture
