Commissions

We will begin by discussing the qualities you would like the sculpture to embody. From there, we will explore the design, scale, stone, any plinth and the setting before the carving begins.

If you prefer, I can also work more intuitively, allowing the sculpture to emerge while remaining guided by the qualities you hope the finished piece will embody.

The Process

Throughout the carving process I take photographs, allowing you to follow the sculpture as it gradually emerges.

These photographs can be gathered into a beautifully bound keepsake book, documenting the sculpture’s journey from raw stone to its finished form. Many clients tell me it becomes a treasured part of the sculpture’s story.

A deposit of 30–50% is generally required to secure the stone and reserve studio time, with the remaining balance due on completion prior to delivery.

Delivery and installation are arranged separately, as larger works require specialist transport and installation depending on their size and location.

Choosing the Stone

Every stone carries its own character.

I work primarily with carefully selected limestones and marbles from Britain and Europe, including Carrara marble, Portuguese limestones and the many beautiful varieties of Portland stone, some containing remarkable fossil patterns

For smaller interior works, I also use alabaster, offering unique qualities of light, translucency and polish.

Time

Each sculpture is carved entirely by hand and develops at its own pace.

Completion depends on the size of the work and the availability of the chosen stone, but commissions generally take between six weeks and four months, with larger projects requiring additional time.

Every commission is an opportunity to create something that has never existed before. It is both a privilege and a responsibility I never take for granted.

Studio Viewings

Private viewings of current sculptures are available by appointment at my workspace and gallery in Broad Oak, Brede, East Sussex.

My sculptures have been exhibited in sculpture shows , galleries and private collections throughout the UK, Australia and New Zealand