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Altered states open air sculpture exhibition
I popped in to Shaw House on my way through Newbury today, and I had a delightful chat with Jim Crockatt, the organizer of the venue....
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Aug 102 min read


The Beauty and Craft of Metal Kinetic Sculptures
Celestial Fury Metal kinetic art captures the imagination by combining movement and metalwork into stunning visual experiences. These...
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Aug 73 min read


Workshop Updates: Eternal Flame, Crescent Trinity, and CarFest Prep
🏁 Hot Rods, Sculptures, and Studio Shenanigans The Hot Rod Hay Ride was an absolute blast! As always, I managed to eat and drink far...
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Aug 71 min read


Reflections on the Upton Blues Festival and Upcoming TIG welding Projects
TIG welded ready for cleaning up A Journey of Recovery I returned from the Upton Blues Festival feeling a bit worse for wear after four...
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Jul 253 min read


Celestial Fury at CarFest: An Exciting Opportunity
Celestial Fury Exhibition at CarFest Local Artist Showcase I am thrilled to announce that I entered Celestial Fury into the CarFest...
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Jul 183 min read


Finally
CarFest I have finally been paid by CSP for the sculpture they sold in May. This means I can order some materials for the miniature...
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Jul 162 min read


Embracing Summer Welding: A Balancing Act
It is hot in here The Heat of Summer Welding I do love the summer, and I also love welding. However, I am not a fan of the heat; never...
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Jul 103 min read


Trying to find my MOJO
I was feeling pretty good after being told I had made my first sale at the Cotswold Sculpture Park. I was looking forward to having a...
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Jul 82 min read


Celebrating My First Sale: The Journey of Creating The Eternal Flame
Exciting News from the Cotswold Sculpture Park I am thrilled to share some fantastic news! I have finally made my first sale. After weeks...
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May 112 min read


Naming the Dragon
Celestial Fury Majestic defiance. Wings of desolation. Celestial Fury. (My favourite)
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Apr 251 min read


Altered states
Some good news! I am thrilled to share that I have received an invitation to showcase several pieces of my work at the prestigious...
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Apr 222 min read


The Dragon update
The Dragon The rocker arm is still not right, adding a spring was working fine but in really strong wind it stretched, I have tried to...
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Apr 221 min read
What next. I have no idea.
The Dragon is nearing completion. Definitely my best piece so far. But ZERO sales increasing debt and no inspiration for anything new....
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Apr 151 min read
School boy error.
Feeling annoyed with myself for making such a stupid mistake, the rocker arm in its present state is not going to work. I have it...
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Apr 132 min read
Dragon update
Started work on mounting the Dragon, I have decided on a large rocker arm that will swivel in the wind. It is 2M long and I have gone as...
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Apr 101 min read
Exhibitors day
We had a great time at the Cotswold Sculpture Park exhibitors day. It was great to meet other artists especially Rich and his wife from...
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Mar 291 min read
Finished well nearly
The Dragon is almost finished it has taken about 250 hours to make this part of the sculpture. I will eventually take it and have it...
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Mar 281 min read
The Dragon update
Finally welded all the scales on, about 600 in all and it is time to start on the wings. What a fiddly job that was to do. Looking...
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Mar 271 min read
Dragon update
I wasn't entirely happy with the proportions of the Dragon so I put him on a weight loss / body building program, he is now a bit trimmer...
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Mar 231 min read
A perfect day
What a gorgeous day! I'm just chilling in my garden, soaking up the sun and enjoying the gentle breeze. It's amazing to see my sculptures...
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Mar 91 min read
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