Introducing the striking Red Squirrel wall sculpture ‘Maple’ in our new exclusive cold cast bronze collection! Handcrafted with love, care and attention to detail in the far north of England, this piece is part of our innovative ‘HEADS UP!’ series. Find out more about her here and pre-order today!
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The final Harriet Hare sculptures have been cast
The final Harriet Hare sculptures have now been cast. As of November 2025 there are only two cold-cast iron Hares still available, along with just one in cold-cast pewter. These are the three remaining artist’s copies, with all the other 150 pieces of the limited edition now sold. Please visit my ‘Just Kirsty Sculpture and… Continue reading The final Harriet Hare sculptures have been cast
Limited edition Otter Sculpture – Hand made in the UK
Say hello to ‘Erik’, a limited edition Otter Sculpture. He is the life-size of a four month old Otter pup. He is set on a Shetland beach, complete with sand and shells. ‘Erik’ is being hand made to order in a choice of finishes, in Cumbria, in the far north of England. Donation to a… Continue reading Limited edition Otter Sculpture – Hand made in the UK
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?
Just Kirsty Sculpture and Gifts Shop
My Just Kirsty Sculpture & Gifts Shop on the British Craft House has been established since this new selling platform launched a few years ago. The whole site has recently had a complete make over and looks fantastic! As well as my SHOP there are hundreds of other independent British artists and crafters on the British… Continue reading Just Kirsty Sculpture and Gifts Shop
Donation to the Hare Preservation Trust
I’ve just made another donation to the Hare Preservation Trust for £75. My sculpture of Harriet Hare is almost life-sized and I produce it in five different finishes. The 125th Harriet (from the limited edition of 150) will be heading off to the United States shortly. I make a donation to the Hare Preservation trust… Continue reading Donation to the Hare Preservation Trust
Harriet Hare Sculpture almost sold out
Our limited edition large Hare sculpture is almost sold out. As of December 2023 there are just 20 left unsold from the limited edition of 150 pieces. ‘Harriet’ is an almost life-size Brown Hare. The original was sculpted by hand in modelling wax using traditional sculpting techniques. The 150 piece limited edition made from this… Continue reading Harriet Hare Sculpture almost sold out
