Green iridescent dragonfly

I now have a video link for the green iridescent dragonfly.

https://youtu.be/Ze-c1S8Iehw

Blue tit

Here is Cyanistes caeruleus (Blue tit) modelled on the UK blue tits seen in my garden. I was particularly thinking of them when designing the face, angling the head, styling the beak and positioning the body. Also last week I had one as a guest in my workshop, a real one.

To view a video of it visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V08U8ryQhQ

Blue tit mounted on a wooden block

Dimensions: 73cm tall
Type: Indoors
Materials: forks, spoons, dishwasher draining boards, stainless bar and ball-bearings, mounted in tulip wood painted with white emulsion.

Bird on a Bulrush

I have now submitted my photos for Delamore Arts upcoming 'online' sculpture exhibition. Here is one of the works for sale. In my eyes the contrast between the silver bird and the brown rusted steel works particularly well. For price, dimensions, more photos see the 'portfolio' tab in the right hand column.

A link to Delamore Arts website:

http://www.delamore-art.co.uk/index.php

Cockerel

Each year Delamore Arts have a annual sculpture exhibition, this year it will be held exclusively online to be viewed and sold. I am currently producing artworks for sale there.

 http://www.delamore-art.co.uk/

This is the 4th cockerel I have made from recycled materials. I am really happy with how it has turned out. The proportions and visual effect of the layered cutlery handles, forks, knives and spoons. One aspect I love about this design is almost every part of the cutlery is being used, with very little left overs. I can collect alot of metal in a fortnight, and it feels great to transform it into a cockerel. It was based on a cockerel from the village, at a time when I knew very little about chickens (Latin name: gallus gallus) . However as they have become a subject/design of mine I have become alot more knowledgeable about the different breeds, shapes and sizes they come in. I enjoy hearing them calling across my village, and snatching glimpses of them when on my daily walks for inspiration.

(P/s I haven't counted how may spoons went into this, just alot)

Event coming soon --> Ed Hill Music goes 'Facebook Live' 27th March, 19:00-19:40 https://www.facebook.com/edhillmusicpage/

Bespoke upcycled metal art bird

Part of my process is welding. I love this picture and wanted to share it, because it captures the magic of the welding process. I have to be certain of my designs, sense of scale/proportions. As once the weld is made it takes a lot of work to undo, or even redo. Having said this though, I still like the process, as it makes the artwork that extra special/unique. I am in wonder of the inginuity of this technology.

Ed Hill Metal Art - Tig welding

Bespoke upcycled metal art bird

South Hams Arts Forum AGM at The White Hart, Modbury. 6.30pm Tuesday 10th March 2020

Tomorrow night (Tuesday 10th March) at 6.30pm The South Hams Arts Forum, to which I am member are meeting at The White Hart, Modbury for the AGM. This is a chance to meet local artists who are also members, and an opportunity to think about the South Hams Arts Trail in October 2020 too. www.shaf.org.uk 

Bespoke reclaimed metal art wren

This is a reclaimed metal art wren. Highly individual, as I have used an assortment of intriguing items to create a piece that looks very unique.

What happens to all those spoons?

I turn them into bespoke, high-end artwork. For example, trees, birds, squirrels, dragonflies and much more. All collected from local charity shops. Yesterday I attended 'Bovey Tracey Craft Festival's - Preparing to Sell' course. (see link to webite of course below) Aimed at people like myself, small business' interested in meeting others doing the same, and giving us a chance to share stories. It was a chance for me to gain useful advice and encouragement.

Spoons collected from charity shops

Cutlery Bird on a Reed

I market myself as high-end bespoke, because to make one of these birds requires a great deal of skill, expertise and equipment. The materials make it very unusual, and different, making no two alike. I take a lot of care, and attention when making the beak especially, as this captivates my eye the most. It is the great tit that I have in my minds-eye as I create these, and I enjoy watching them when I can.

It is my hope that people who buy my work will have a piece of artwork that will stand the test of time, create intrigue/curiosity with all who see them.

Contemporary Sculpture

I am currently getting ready for so many things -> South Hams Arts Forum, Devon Artist Network, applying to fairs & craft shows, Delamore Arts, Art Galleries, Gallery 5, South Sands Hotel. To name but a few.

Course details on Bovey Tracey Craft Festival
https://www.craftfestival.co.uk/Apply/