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A copper walker strolls past a blooming tree that hides a badger watching from behind the tree trunk. A blackbird soars above the tree disturbed by the walker perhaps?
The whole piece is made in my signature patinated copper and sits on a base of paulownia wood.
Turn the handle to see the walker stroll.
What’s happening in the woods when we’re not there? Perhaps a fox silently watches while a barn owl is on the hunt. ‘Wildwoods’ reflects on the ongoing patterns of nature when no one is around to witness it. A bright copper fox sits below patinated copper trees in which an owl flitters when the handle is turned.
Dimensions - 22 x 14 x 12 cm
A miniature tableaux of a wistful fox on the edge of a coniferous woodland. Patinated copper and segment of Cornish oak from a felled tree on the edge of Mylor creek.
Dimensions - 7 x 7 x 12 cm
A tiny mouse sits amongst a forest of toadstools. Patinated copper on a base of Cornish oak taken from a felled oak tree on the banks of Mylor Creek.
Dimensions - 7 x 7 x 14 cm
A wistful hare contemplating a slice of silvery moon. Patinated copper with silvery leaf metal on a base of Cornish oak taken from a felled tree by the side of Mylor creek.
Dimensions - 7 x 7 x 15 cm
A patinated copper automata depicting the delightful effects of artistic inspiration! The character stands on a copper box which houses a mechanism of brass nuts, bolts and wheels. Inculded is a miniature painting inspired by our beautiful Cornish coast. This particular painter is easily adapted for the painter in your life…head to my bespoke page for details on how to access this option.
The whole thing sits on a base of reclaimed oak.
A beautiful little copper hare careering through enamel flowers. Did you know that ‘Dew Hopper’ is an old English name for hares? I think it sums up their early morning frolics in fields of marigolds just perfectly!
Ships in up to 2 weeks.
A patinated copper automata with enamel flower and recycled tin scarf. This piece depicts a rambler enjoying a stroll in the natural world. Looking on are a squirrel, a badger and a bird.
Inspiration for this piece comes from my habit of walking in nature. I’m never in a hurry and I don’t listen to podcasts or music as I love to hear the birds and listen out for the scurry of local creatures.
This is one of my earliest designs and has been made many times now. It captures the simple pleasure of walking a dog on a wintery night, a time of peace and quiet contemplation. When the handle is turned the figure and the dog trot along independently.
Patinated copper, brass, metal leaf, reclaimed tin and reclaimed mahogany.
60mm x 90mm x 200mm.
Ready to ship in up to 2 weeks.
A peaceful scene of a pair of roe deer at the edge of a woodland. An owl flies overhead, just below a sliver of silvery moon. The tableaux is made in patinated copper with highlights of silvery leaf. It will be sent out in a sturdy box with custom made polystyrene packaging to keep the glass bell jar safe.
Dimensions - 20 x 14.5 x 14.5cm (7.9” x 5.7” x 5.7”)
Patinated copper and brass on a reclaimed oak base. This automata sums up that disorientating feeling when you think you’ve found love but you’re not quite sure. Turn the handle and sea the sailor with their telescope as they search the sky for love!
In this automata a happy couple gaze into each others’ eyes as hearts and flowers tremble above them. Turn the handle so the hearts and flowers revolve in an endless circle of blessings. In this piece the flowers and the top heart are enamelled while the smaller hearts are burnt copper. The groom is patinated with copper nitrate to achieve that lovely turquoise colour and the bride is painted in lacquered acrylics. They hold a bouquet of lilac enamelled flowers.
Just to keep you on your toes I have added a brass plaque since these pictures were taken. It reads: The Big Day.
This piece is available to buy directly but I’m also happy to chat about bespoke wedding options. I’m always happy to incorporate motifs that are meaningful to a happy couple that you know. Let your imagination run wild!
A patinated copper woodland scene which features a copper deer and two silver badgers.
This all sits under the protection of a glass bell jar, keeping dust at bay and leaving these woodland creatures in peace.
Patinated copper and brass with bits of reclaimed tin (in this case an old coloured pencil tine and an old sardine tin) and metal leaf. Help this family of creatures find their way!
Ready to ship in up to 2 weeks.
Cat Woman is made of patinated copper with a brass box and reclaimed hardwood base. The bluebells are enamelled and Cat Woman has a hat with leaf metal. This piece came about as a play on the rather voluptuous Cat Woman of DC Comics fame, I think the reality is rather more humble. My Cat Woman is based on a very good pal whose spooky black cat follows her everywhere!
Ready to ship in up to 2 weeks.
This handcrafted automata features a heron and a fish. The heron stands regally above the backwater of a river while a fish merrily swims past - turn the handle to see it go. In amongst the patinated copper reeds are yellow enamel marsh marigolds. The scene sits on a base of reclaimed hardwood.
Dimensions - 12 x 9 x 15 cm
A copper and brass piece sitting on a base of reclaimed oak. Turn the handle to see the heart turn. The open box is patinated brass finished with golden leaf. Let someone special know you care with this unique gift.
A patinated copper cat sitting amongst enamel flowers with an eye on a copper butterfly. The whole thing sits on a slice of Cornish oak branch taken from a fallen tree on the banks of Mylor Creek.
Ready to ship in up to 2 weeks.
Patinated copper and brass with enamel flowers and leaf metal. Sitting on a reclaimed hardwood base. Little Red Riding Hood is a much loved tale, all the more pertinent to me since becoming the mum of 2 daughters. Advice like this is as old as the hills for a reason!
Ready to ship in up to 2 weeks.
A copse of copper trees with golden leaves is the hunting ground for a tiny copper barn owl. Turn the handle and see the owl circle above the trees.
Dimensions - 18 x 18 x 25 cm
A handcrafted automata based on the story of Jonah and the Whale - or could it be Captain Ahab and Moby Dick? Whichever, it consists of a whale breaking through waves to frighten the life out of a poor man in a boat. All made in patinated copper with a brass plaque on reclaimed hardwood.
Dimensions - 21 x 16 x 25 cm
The distinctive markings of killer whales are crafted in patinated copper with silver metal leaf. These will turn heads whether they are moving or not as they are based on such eye catching creatures. Some lucky people in Cornwall recently spotted a pod of these stunning mammals who had swum down from their home in Scotland. A bit like me - maybe they’ll give me a ride back home so I don’t have to deal with the traffic!! Turn the handle and the pair appear to swim on their way.
11 x 15 x 20cm
Ready to ship in up to 2 weeks.
A patinated copper robin sitting on a copper branch. all set on a slice of oak branch taken from an old oak that had fallen on the banks of Mylor Creek in Cornwall.
Ready to ship in up to 2 weeks.
An iron wire pear suspended with a tiny burnt red copper heart. This is all seated on a scorched oak base taken from a reclaimed whisky barrel stave. The open box that holds the mechanism is copper with golden leaf. Turn the handle to see the pear turn.
This is one of my more whimsical pieces with no obvious story. A delicate iron pear and a copper heart speaks of deep love to me…but for a person, a place, a moment - who knows?!