It is an ideal gift for that big occasion or anniversary, a well deserved birthday present to yourself or to commemorate the life of a loved one. Every commission is unique and prices vary according to size and specific requirements.

A Guide to Bespoke commissions

Commissioning a portrait bust or figurative sculpture follows these simple steps:

1. Get in touch!

   Via email, phone call, on Instagram or Facebook. Which ever suits you best and we can get the ball rolling.
   

2. Consultation.

   A relaxed, informal meeting to discuss your thoughts, needs, timeframe and your budget. This can be conducted in person, via phone or zoom.
   

3. Formal letter of agreement.

   You will receive a formal e-letter outlining in brief the details of your agreed commission and a proposed completion date for the clay stage of the sculpting process. This is the stage when a deposit is required to book the commission into my studio timetable.

4. The Clay Sculpting Stage.

   We will arrange a date and time that suits you. Of course you are most welcome to visit my Bristol studio or I can travel to a convenient location for you, at home or work. A portrait bust will take a minimum of two live sittings, between 4 and 6 hours each and several days of studio work in between the two sittings. If this is a larger figurative commission or we are creating several family portraits the sittings will take proportionally longer. Once the clay is ready and you approve it, the second payment is due.

5. The Bronze Casting Stage.

   I work with several excellent foundries and as a guide once the work is delivered to them it will take between 12-16 weeks to be ready for the final visit. I will oversee the entire process, visiting the foundry to check every stage- the mould making, the wax, raw bronze, patination, and mounting of your sculpture on your chosen base. Once ready I will invite you for a foundry visit to confirm your colour choice and watch as the patina is applied. In some cases you can take the sculpture away at the conclusion of this visit.

6. Additional advice.

   However if required, I am happy to advise, source and manage an indoor or outside display plinth/ delivery/ installation and unveiling of your sculpture at your chosen location.

   All commissions are paid in three stages to ensure that both the artist and patron are protected when commissioning a new sculpture. Private commissions are cast as unique works of art, with the understanding that the artist retains the right to cast only one Artist’s Proof, which is reflected in the price of the commission.

   All intellectual and reproduction copy rights are reserved by myself as the named artist. Artworks are not to be manipulated, worked on or altered in nature without my explicit written permission. If artworks are resold at a later date Artwork is subject to the ARR (artist resale rights) in accordance with the British Intellectual Property Law 2012.

Limited Edition Bronze

With each purchase of my limited edition figurative collections the lead time is generally 12-16 weeks from order placement to delivery. A 50% non refundable deposit is required with each new cast of the edition and the remaining balance is due when the foundry work is complete, prior to delivery. If you would like to choose a bespoke patina you are welcome to book in a visit the foundry to watch your sculpture having the patina applied. Only watching the sculpture first appear in raw clay can possibly match the excitement as you observe the golden raw bronze transformed by fire into the final sculpture to its finished form.

Please get in touch if you would like to have a chat about a commission.