Making of Robin Redbreast

From first study to the finished cast bronze so much time and skill is put to achieve the final detailed accurate sculpture of a celebrated bird species.

The original bird

Built up in clay

Cast into founders wax

Cast into Bronze 

Colour patination of the Bronze 

Swifts for the Exhibition

A lovely new pair of Bronze Swifts have been cast for the Exhibition of Sculptures at Marks Hall Arboretum later this year. More details to follow

The sculptures of birds by JOEL continue to be popular for wedding and anniversary gifts, designed  bespoke to be suitable for interiors or gardens and landscapes.

You can choose to have a single bird, pairs ...trios or a flock! All to suit your project and budget.

Sculptures in New Medium Spectacular in the Landscape

One of the species of birds celebrated in sculpture by the Sculptress JOEL has been cast in Steel with help of UK firms. 
This different medium provides a dramatic and enduring feature for accenting landscapes.

Goldfinch by Sculptress JOEL - Medium Steel 

Great in all sizes of gardens too.


More news soon on the use of Art to raise awareness of the need for Nature Conservation. 

Difference in the Detail

The Sculptress JOEL specialises in detailed portraits of people and animals. She has had the privilege of celebrating many companion animals  including Working Cocker Spaniels.
Here to give a flavour of the difference  that extra study, work and help can achieve

Below the latest lovely spaniel with a different expression and coat details

You can follow the two sculpture portrait projects

at Bronze Commissions  for the black Working Cocker Spaniel with her bright expression

or Sculpture Portrait for the brown and white dog and their loyal  adoring look

Difference in the Detail

The Sculptress JOEL specialises in detailed portraits of people and animals. She has had the privilege of celebrating many companion animals  including Working Cocker Spaniels.
Here to give a flavour of the difference  that extra study, work and help can achieve

Below the latest lovely spaniel with a different expression and coat details

Swift Bronzes Arrive

Flying for Swift Conservation at the BBC Country File Live event Blenheim Palace 2016.
The new Swift Bronzes attracted attention and lots of opportunities to share how these special birds need help to make and keep their nest sites.

More on the Swift conservation and Conservation Award projects at
Swift sculpture Project
with images of the process of making of the first Swift  sculpture.

 Swift Together Pair by Sculptress JOEL

Swift Single Strong & Free by Sculptress JOEL

Single, pairs or  a flock of Swifts in Bronze or Steel are now available - Please contact the Tenon Studio for your preferred base or kinetic statue.

Bird Sculptures attract attention at exhibitions

The latest Bronze sculpture of birds in flight by the Sculptress JOEL are the beautiful and distinctive Goldfinches. 
"One of the lovely things about the new Bronze birds is that you can have as many as you want set on unique stones, kinetic mounts or as mobiles - making a great gift for that special event" said JOEL.