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by Tanya Russell · Oct 24, 2026 · Commissions

Lord David Blunkett unveils my Best Friends statue of Dog and Boy for Archbishop’s Park in London

It was particularly wonderful to have Lord Blunkett unveil ‘Best Friends’ in Waterloo, London, accompanied by his beautiful guide dog, Barley.

by Tanya Russell · Aug 18, 2026 · General Sculpture

Frieze! 150 top living British sculptors and UK-based sculptors

An index for your onward disocvery of all the amazing things sculptors are doing in the UK today. Including a list of a hundred and fifty sculptors in a very flawed ranking!

by Tanya Russell · Jul 28, 2026 · Commissions

Tanya Russell listed among the Best Pet Portrait artists by The Times

Questions by Art Historian and The Times contributor Dr Louisa McKenzie. "Pets often have unique personalities and little quirks. How do you capture those traits in a portrait, rather than simply creating a realistic likeness?"

by Tanya Russell · Jun 11, 2026 · Uncategorized

What does a sculptor need when modelling a statue in clay or wax?

Anything that can impart shape or texture to the clay can be used as a tool, and some of the fun of being a sculptor can include the selection of which modelling tools are your favourite, and discovering improvisations which...

by Tanya Russell · Jul 25, 2025 · Commissions

Drawing inspiration from life – Folly Farm’s Hugo the Lion

Hugo was a magnificent lion – and a lovely example of how inspiration can be drawn from life for sculpture where possible.