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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.

by Tanya Russell · May 1, 2025 · Commissions

ASTON VILLA F.C. unveils my Lion to celebrate their 150th year

Due to be unveiled in May, I have created a to scale clay, which is now being cast in Foundry Bronze metal

by Tanya Russell · Nov 13, 2024 · Commissions

How to measure your dog in a Lying Down pose, for a customised statue commission

If you think you might want a statue in the future, it can be a good idea to take some measurements of your own dog. Here's how to measure them in a lying down position.

by Tanya Russell · Oct 25, 2024 · Bronze Sculptures

Sculpture plinths, pedestals and columns for statues

Finding the right plinth or pedestal for your statue: including a list of suppliers, some examples of different type of pedestal, how to make your own a plinth, how to fix a statue onto a plinth.

by Tanya Russell · Oct 17, 2024 · Uncategorized

The Art Academy takes on new studios next to the world famous Tate Modern!

I’m so happy to see The Art Academy going from strength to strength under the vision of Principal and artist Rob Pepper, who opened the new Art Academy Bankside premises beside the world-famous contemporary art museum The Tate Modern.