I have always been interested in the creative arts, and enjoyed watching theatre and film productions to look at their content as well as the technical expertise to produce them. I began to be involved in the backstage world of theatre in 2003, both professionally and in amateur productions. I still continue with amateur work when I can, from designing and set building to basic rigging and lighting. I was also interested in working with film and theatre, particularly where I got to research, design and create, and especially to sculpt. My passion for sculpting portraits and figures really took flight at university where I was able to work on various projects and build on my portfolio. While studying I was lucky enough to gain my first commission, for the RAF to sculpt three busts of Victoria Cross winners who were based at the RAF Scampton, and also a figurative memorial to those who flew in the Dambuster raids of 1943. This developed out of my love for aviation and so combining many of my interests, this was a fantastic opportunity for me. This project helped me to leave university with First Class Honours. Since finishing my degree I have worked as a freelance sculptor and model maker, on a variety of projects and private commissions, some smaller and others more challenging.With an inclination to more academic work as well as the creative, I will be returning to study at the University of Dundee to study Forensic Art, where I am particularly interested on facial reconstruction and archaeological work. I hope to broaden my skills and continue learning, and I look forward to the opportunities this can lead to.Apart from sculpting in clay I have good experience as a model maker and on related effects work, and have worked for various companies, including Artem FX Ltd, London and Modellverkstedet, Stavanger. My skills include; Sculpting in various materials: specialising in portraiture and figurative sculptureArmature constructionFibre glassing and cold casting metalsMould makingSoft edge model making: miniature set buildingBasic workshop skillsFlockingDrawing, painting and design workExperience working with performers of all agesTechnical theatre experience, rigging and stage managementGood problem solving and maths skillsPractical, well organised and punctualGood communication and interpersonal skillsMy work has been on exhibition in the University of Hertfordshire 2009 Degree Show, and is also now on permanent exhibition at RAF Scampton and RAF Kirton in Lindsey, Lincolnshire.Please follow these links to related sites...RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire base website and museum Lincolnshire Echonewspaper article
I have always been interested in the creative arts, and enjoyed watching theatre and film productions to look at their content as well as the technical expertise to produce them. I began to be involved in the backstage world of theatre in 2003, both professionally and in amateur productions. I still continue with amateur work when I can, from designing and set building to basic rigging and lighting. I was also interested in working with film and theatre, particularly where I got to research, design and create, and especially to sculpt.
My passion for sculpting portraits and figures really took flight at university where I was able to work on various projects and build on my portfolio. While studying I was lucky enough to gain my first commission, for the RAF to sculpt three busts of Victoria Cross winners who were based at the RAF Scampton, and also a figurative memorial to those who flew in the Dambuster raids of 1943. This developed out of my love for aviation and so combining many of my interests, this was a fantastic opportunity for me. This project helped me to leave university with First Class Honours. Since finishing my degree I have worked as a freelance sculptor and model maker, on a variety of projects and private commissions, some smaller and others more challenging.
With an inclination to more academic work as well as the creative, I will be returning to study at the University of Dundee to study Forensic Art, where I am particularly interested on facial reconstruction and archaeological work. I hope to broaden my skills and continue learning, and I look forward to the opportunities this can lead to.
Apart from sculpting in clay I have good experience as a model maker and on related effects work, and have worked for various companies, including Artem FX Ltd, London and Modellverkstedet, Stavanger.
My skills include;
Sculpting in various materials: specialising in portraiture and figurative sculpture
Armature construction
Fibre glassing and cold casting metals
Mould making
Soft edge model making: miniature set building
Basic workshop skills
Flocking
Drawing, painting and design work
Experience working with performers of all ages
Technical theatre experience, rigging and stage management
Good problem solving and maths skills
Practical, well organised and punctual
Good communication and interpersonal skills
My work has been on exhibition in the University of Hertfordshire 2009 Degree Show, and is also now on permanent exhibition at RAF Scampton and RAF Kirton in Lindsey, Lincolnshire.
Please follow these links to related sites...
RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire
base website and museum
Lincolnshire Echo
newspaper article
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