Michael Saunders
Sculpture, and in particular portrait sculpture, has been my passion and priority since retiring from full time work. I am not formally trained but owe a huge debt of gratitude to Luke Shepherd, a professional portrait sculptor in Devon, and a wonderful teacher, who mentored me for several years and gave most generously of his advice, knowledge and experience.
Starting with friends, who agreed to model, as a favour I moved on to paid commission. The traditional portrait cast in bronze is beyond most people’s pockets and probably too formal in many homes. I prefer the simpler finish of fired clay and there is a wide choice of colour and texture. And a fired clay finish allows for a more reasonable fee.
For me, one of the most important issues is the commissioner’s commitment and interest in the end result, making the challenge of capturing something more than a likeness all the more rewarding.
My website explains what is involved in commissioning a portrait.
I am always happy to show people around the studio and talk clay and heads! I live in the centre of Tanworth in Arden, a beautiful village near Stratford on Avon.
Sculpture works are for sale, possibly including those illustrated here. Please get in touch with the artist using the contact details below, for further information.
Contact details:
Telephone: 01564 742406
Email: m.saunders3@btinternet.com
Website: www.michaelsaunderssculptor.co.uk
Starting with friends, who agreed to model, as a favour I moved on to paid commission. The traditional portrait cast in bronze is beyond most people’s pockets and probably too formal in many homes. I prefer the simpler finish of fired clay and there is a wide choice of colour and texture. And a fired clay finish allows for a more reasonable fee.
For me, one of the most important issues is the commissioner’s commitment and interest in the end result, making the challenge of capturing something more than a likeness all the more rewarding.
My website explains what is involved in commissioning a portrait.
I am always happy to show people around the studio and talk clay and heads! I live in the centre of Tanworth in Arden, a beautiful village near Stratford on Avon.
Sculpture works are for sale, possibly including those illustrated here. Please get in touch with the artist using the contact details below, for further information.
Contact details:
Telephone: 01564 742406
Email: m.saunders3@btinternet.com
Website: www.michaelsaunderssculptor.co.uk
