Figurative Sculpture

Portrait Busts: require an estimated 20-25 hours sitting. Sculpting a true likeness is a time investment that will be treasured for generations. It requires that Poppy captures the essence and psychological presence of a sitter as well as their features. Sculpting from life allows for easy conversation which reveals an array of expressions unique to each sitter. Poppy studies these fleeting moments as she sculpts to better create a “biography” of the sitter.

Portrait Maquettes: require an estimated 15-20 hours posing per figure and typically measure up to 45 cm in height. Nude or clothed, portrait maquettes are a fun way to mark important birthdays and celebrate milestones such as a pregnancy. Multi-figural compositions are a fantastic way to capture family groups and commemorate engagements, marriages, anniversaries, and other meaningful partnerships.

Domestic, Garden, and Memorial sculpture: Commissioning a larger work directly from Poppy’s studio will allow you to be involved in the creative process. There are poems, verses, myths, and muses that - if meaningful to you - could be re-interpreted in the context of your home or garden. Poppy is available to help bring your vision to life within your budget and to time.

Monumental and Corporate Sculptures: These are often major undertakings requiring extensive research into the historical significance of a site, specific figures, and/or events. Poppy is available to work with communities, companies, and public bodies to create commemorative, engaging, demographic, and topical figurative sculpture appropriate for public spaces.

Sculpture Workshops - Poppy offers an insight into the fundamental aspects of figurative sculpture through conversation and practical workshops. Course participants work on a portrait or gesture study in water-based clay, using direct observation of a life model. Lunch and all materials are provided. All abilities welcome.  

The next five-day Masterclass takes place from 22-26 August 2022 - please visit the Upcoming Events page for more details.

Art History Lectures - Poppy has spoken at The Representational Art Conference, California (2015) and lectured for the Florence Academy of Art (2016-19) and Rome Art Program (2017). She is always ready to share her fascination for the art of memory, bronze and lost-wax casting as well as celebrate the work of figurative sculptors such as Cellini, Claudel, Donatello, Massacio, Michelangelo, Rodin, and Sanmartino.