Original Oil and Acrylic Paintings on Canvas 1970, The Netherlands Edo Kaaij’s style is a mesmerising blend of the figurative and abstract merging successfully to create a new approach to the human face. After a period of focusing on creating purely abstract paintings, Edo felt the need to incorporate further aspects of realism into his […]
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‘Ophelia’
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Mar
Mar
Beautiful Bronze Sculpture by Michael James Talbot, Britain’s Leading Figurative Artist Calken’s resident artist, Michael James Talbot, has made many sculptures that incorporate classical drapery. Michael used to carefully study the play of different materials and meticulously recreate every aspect of the weight, tension and hang of the material in his sculpture. He used to […]
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The creation of the bronze sculpture ‘Cortigiana’ by Michael James Talbot
18
Mar
Mar
Bronze sculptor Michael James Talbot has long been fascinated with, and created many sculptures, that incorporate classical drapery. He used to carefully study the play of different materials and meticulously recreate every aspect of the weight, tension and hang of the material in his sculpture and often agonised over how to sculpt the edge of […]
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Interview with Sculptor, Michael James Talbot.
09
Mar
Mar
The bronze sculpture artist talks about some of his inspiration and creative processes. 1. How has this year affected your creative flow and production. If anything, I have had more focus. Being naturally reclusive the world passes me by at the best of times and these are not the best of times. I have been […]
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Gill Parker, Wildlife and Equestrian Bronze Sculptor
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Feb
Feb
Gill Parker has become a leader in the field of equine and wildlife sculpture, with many major commissions to her name, including the life-size bronze sculpture of Motivator, at Ascot Racecourse.
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Michael James Talbot creating his ‘Royal Ballet Collection’ of bronze sculpture.
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Feb
Feb
British Artist describes sculpting dancers of The Royal Ballet as a “humbling experience”. Michael James Talbot has worked closely with principal dancers Edward Watson and Lauren Cuthbertson as part of his Royal Ballet Collection. “This collaboration was a wonderful dialogue between sculpture and dance that allowed me to work with artists of the highest calibre […]
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‘Spanish Horse Head’, Equestrian Bronze Sculpture by Gill Parker
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May
May
Gill Parker is a leader in the field of equine and wildlife bronze sculptures, she lives and works in of rural Gloucestershire, with a various assortment of animals, where alongside sculpting, she also breeds and shows American Quarter Horses with which she has won numerous European and National championships. Gill is an incredible sculptor as […]
Bronze Sculptures, Emergent Collection, Michael James Talbot
Emergent Sketches and Maquettes, Bronze Sculpture by Michael James Talbot
27
May
May
We have just launched a new body of bronze sculpture that we are promoting through Michael Talbot’s principal gallery (calkengallery.com). These are refined maquettes (scaled down models) that Michael originally created as rough drafts (sculptural sketches) for his Emergent Collection. The rough models that were originally created during the design phase for the Emergent Collection […]
Bronze Sculptures, Michael James Talbot, Royal Ballet Collection
‘Reborn’ – A sculpture study of Lauren Cuthbertson, Principle Dancer at the Royal Ballet.
13
Nov
Nov
In 2012, Michael James Talbot began work at the Royal Ballet, London, to create a unique body of sculpture and help raise funds for the Royal Opera House. Michael worked closely with Principle Dancers, Edward Watson and Lauren Cuthbertson . One of the fruits of their labours is ‘Reborn’ , a beautiful bronze sculpture study […]
01
Jul
Jul
During this interview with artist, Michael James Talbot, we learn some of the thoughts and inspirations behind his world renowned, beautifully intricate bronze sculpture collections. What are the major themes you pursue in your work? The themes in my work are drawn from and woven around archetype historical myths and stories. These themes still vividly […]