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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…
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.
Sculptor of the Max the miracle dog Statue
As you may know, I’m the sculptor of the Max the miracle dog statue. I’ve talked about the actual making of the bronze in My blog, so in this post I’d just like to add a couple of pictures from April 2021; the first time I saw the finished bronze. As the sculptor, I was… Continue reading Sculptor of the Max the miracle dog Statue
Wood Mouse Wall Sculptures
My ‘Wilfred & Winifred Wood Mouse Wall Sculptures are now available in both hand painted resin, and cold-cast bronze. They both in my Just Kirsty Sculpture & Gifts shop over on The British Craft House, and also on my
The Making of the Max The Miracle Dog Statue
The making of the Max the miracle dog statue. As you may know I was recently commissioned to sculpt the statue of the ‘famous’ Springer Spaniel, Max. The life size bronze of this popular little dog now sits in Keswick, in the heart of the English Lake District. After being unveiled in July 2021, it… Continue reading The Making of the Max The Miracle Dog Statue
December update; Max and my ‘JustKirstySculpture’ shops!
Hello! I just thought I’d give you a quick update on how I’m getting on with the sculpting of ‘Max the miracle dog’ and also when my ‘JustKirstySculpture’ online shops will be open fully again. Firstly, Max the miracle dog statue…I’m getting on well with the sculpting and today I’ve taken off his head and… Continue reading December update; Max and my ‘JustKirstySculpture’ shops!
Max the Miracle Dog Statue
I am extremely honoured and excited to have been chosen to sculpt Max the Miracle Dog, which will be cast in bronze and sited here in Cumbria in the heart of Keswick! I’m very much looking forward to starting this next project and to meeting the lovely Max (and Harry & Paddy!) next week. I’ll be… Continue reading Max the Miracle Dog Statue
There’s now a ‘rusted’ Iron version of my Hare Sculpture…
I’ve now begun to produce a ’rusted’ version of my Harriet Hare Sculpture, in cold-cast IRON! Harriet took me about a year to sculpt (off and on!) and she has now been in production for a further year. I began by making her as a ‘Moon-lit’ cold-cast pewter Hare, but now I also produce a… Continue reading There’s now a ‘rusted’ Iron version of my Hare Sculpture…
My bench grinder just died in the middle of polishing a Squirrel…😢
It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of my BENCH GRINDER this morning whilst polishing a squirrel…😢 It has polished literally 100’s of my pieces over the years. On a happier note, I’m off now to buy its shiny replacement!! Here are a few of the metal pieces it has… Continue reading My bench grinder just died in the middle of polishing a Squirrel…😢
