"I like a challenge, I like to take on new tasks and try new things. I've tried a great variety of work in many materials already, and like the idea of having to learn new skills in order to complete a project."

Most people are happy to accept models made with modern materials, using modern tools and techniques. With this in mind I've worked in a wide variety of synthetic plastics, resins and rubbers as well as metals, glass and natural materials such as wood, leather and stone, always trying to choose the most appropriate materials for the task, which will often depend upon the scale I'm working in. For a small display case model, particularly a painted miniature figure, building or scenic diorama, it is usually the cosmetic work to finish the piece, rather than the choice of material it is made from, that makes all the difference. I take pride in my ability to produce realistic, subdued and naturally weathered finishes on models, rather than the dimensionally accurate yet artificially shiny surfaces often seen on new work. Of course should the customer wish a pristine showcase finish, then this can be supplied.

Whilst modern materials, tools and techniques are generally easier and cheaper to use for model making, when making historic replicas for museum display or re-enactment, my preference is to stick to authentic materials and traditional working techniques. This produces items with a little more character. My interest in, and role as, a pewterer in a 17th Century Living History Group is obviously directing my time and effort in this direction, but I continue to work in as wide a variety of materials as I possibly can, and make objects from a wide variety of periods.

For your ease the commission galleries are divided into several different categories:

• Living History - full size replicas for re-enactment or display
• Dioramas - scenically worked three dimenisonal pictures
• Miniature Sculpting - primarily, but not exclusively figure work
• Weathering - realistically aged or distressed finishes
• Architectural & Related work - single buildings and interior modelling
• Dolls Houses - interior modelling and architectural fittings
• Miniature Art works - primarily portrait painting
• Standard sized Art works - painting, sketching and photography
• Casting - mould making and casting
• Other - miscellaneous craft work

"Figure painting and/or sculpting, architectural work and model weathering. Small scale models or full size replicas. Static display pieces or functional items for re-enactment. Castings produced from your own masters. Any period of history willingly considered."

"If you think I may be able to produce what you are looking for feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements."