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Apr 9

Allan Mackenzie returns to Art & Soul

Allan Mackenzie is returning to Art & Soul this year with some more of his quirky figures. Here is his new, limited edition sculpture...

David Paynter

Mar 29

Marten

My latest piece is 'Marten'. A life-size pine marten in bronze resin, standing 60cms tall. They are mainly found in Ireland and Scotland...

David Paynter

Mar 15

Enough!

Another lockdown project, and quite a challenge! I wanted to create a stark visual statement about climate change and the threat we are...

David Paynter

Mar 5

Support the Tapanuli Orangutan Project

I have sculpted a limited edition Tapanuli orangutan, a magnificent creature of which only 800 currently survive in Sumatra. I will...

David Paynter

Mar 2

'Embrace'

I'm delighted to add a new sculpture to my portfolio, ‘Embrace’. Made from Ancaster stone, this is a one-off piece measuring...

David Paynter

Feb 21

‘Cloudfish’

Another new addition to my portfolio, ‘Cloudfish’. Made from Soapstone this one-off piece is 22cms x 40cms x 10cms. Please contact me for...

David Paynter

Feb 15

Janis donated to Frimley Park

My Maltese Stone Sculpture of Janis has now been donated to Frimley Park Hospital and will be on display in the Wellness Garden there.

David Paynter

Feb 8

‘Meditation II’

My new sculpture 'Meditation II’ is now available. It is a unique piece, 39cms x 20cms x 12cms in size and made from Ancaster stone....

David Paynter

Jan 22

Art & Soul 2021 Artists Announced

I am delighted to be able to reveal the list of artists taking part in the 2021 Art & Soul Exhibition here at The Artful Gallery. The...

David Paynter

Jan 12

'Reconnection'

I have produced a new collection of poems entitled 'Reconnection', published in paperback and on Kindle. Both are available from Amazon,...

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