Vanessa Pooley's Blog

Mar 24, Price List

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:02:42 GMT

Price list of Vanessa Pooley's work.

Mar 22, Angel Sculptures by Vanessa Pooley

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:49:45 GMT

Eco-Angel is the first in a series of angel sculptures by Vanessa Pooley.

Mar 18, Events and exhibitions featuring bronze sculptures by Vanessa Pooley

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:14:50 GMT

Listing of events where you can see work by bronze sculptor Vanessa Pooley

Sep 11, New Contemporary Sculptures - New work by Vanessa Pooley for 2009

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:01:26 GMT

Here are some new contemporary sculptures recently completed by Vanessa Pooley.

Sep 11, Large Bronze Sculpture In The Local Landscape - A Proposal by Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:57:30 GMT

I submitted this large bronze sculpture proposal to 'Artists Take the Lead' for their project to commission sculptures in nine different British regions:

Aug 16, About Bronze Sculptor Vanessa Pooley

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:00:10 GMT

Bronze sculptor Vanessa Pooley talks about her development as an artist

Aug 14, Bronze garden sculptures by Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:35:21 GMT

Beautiful bronze garden sculptures by Vanessa Pooley can fit sympathetically into many settings.

Aug 14, Large Bronze Sculptures

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:30:19 GMT

Large bronze sculptures by Vanessa Pooley look stunning in a garden setting.

Aug 14, Contemporary Bronze Sculptures

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:26:10 GMT

Contemporary bronze sculptures by Vanessa Pooley use traditional techniques with a sensual, quirky twist.

Aug 14, Mother and Child Sculptures Gallery

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:19:31 GMT

Vanessa Pooley's mother and child sculptures, "a portrayal of intimacy so strong, you catch your breath..."

Aug 14, New Figurative Bronze Sculptures

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:14:12 GMT

Gallery of new figurative bronze sculptures, by Vanessa Pooley

May 11, New Clay Sculptures by Vanessa Pooley - Work in Progress

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:56:30 GMT

The clay sculptures shown on this page are dried but still unfired clay and not yet cast in bronze. Which of these will become bronze sculptures over the next year I have no idea...

May 6, A Huge "Thank You" To Elizabeth

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:24:02 GMT

I'd like to say a huge 'thank you' to Elizabeth Martyn who inspired me to get this site going. She was an acquaintance who lives round the corner from me. First of all she told me that my old site was getting very little traffic and explained the mysterious world of website rules.... Then she held my hand, advised, encouraged and bullied (!) me into talking about my work (something I find awkward ). I am so grateful to her for all she has done making this a much bigger and more varied site than I imagined possible, getting the all important traffic up by tenfold and regularly updating it with me. Now she is letting this project go, and I shall miss her presence but fortnunately we will not lose touch since we have become firm friends. She has decided to concentrate on her own writing and her very successful website (follow the link below). Now my website's health is in the hands of Marc de Jong, a webmaster in Sweden, who tho at a distance, is very responsive and helpful.... Hello Marc! Like Elizabeth he will no doubt be bullying, sorry encouraging, me to keep up with ezines etc... So thank you - in advance - to Marc.

Apr 5, Bronze Sculptures by Vanessa Pooley - Gallery Pages

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:28:43 GMT

Welcome to my bronze sculptures gallery. The links and descriptions take you to my gallery pages where you can view my sculptures and read about each work.

Mar 27, Original silver sculptures make unique and unusual gifts

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:51:37 GMT

Tiny silver-plated sculptures make unique and unusual gifts

Mar 27, Silver-plated Tiny Mother and Child sculpture

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:50:30 GMT

This Tiny Mother and Child sculpture is the perfect gift for a special mother

Mar 27, Small Bronze Sculptures

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:49:42 GMT

Vanessa Pooley's exquisite small bronze sculptures are the perfect size to display in the home.

Mar 27, Site Map for Vanessa Pooley Bronze Sculptures

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:48:05 GMT

Complete view of sculptor Vanessa Pooley's website

Mar 27, Sculpture Collecting

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:47:15 GMT

Sculpture collecting fills clients with yearning, says sculptor Vanessa Pooley

Mar 27, Reclining Nude Sculptures

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:46:24 GMT

These reclining nude sculptures by Vanessa Pooley exude a sense of relaxation and wellbeing.

Mar 27, New original bronze sculpture, by sculptor Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:44:15 GMT

These pieces of original bronze sculpture by Vanessa Pooley are ready for casting.

Mar 27, Newsletter of Vanessa Pooley, Bronze Sculptures

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:43:30 GMT

Mar 27, A large outdoor sculpture needs careful positioning to look its best

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:40:24 GMT

This large outdoor sculpture by Vanessa Pooley looks stunning with a river in the background.

Mar 27, Large Garden Sculptures by Vanessa Pooley - Larger Than Lifesize

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:39:42 GMT

Large garden sculptures by Vanessa Pooley. Creating these has been a real delight, she says.

Mar 27, How To Make A Sculpture

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:37:50 GMT

Bronze sculpture expert Vanessa Pooley explains how to make a sculpture.

Mar 27, Why Emma Thompson bought Hug...

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:35:26 GMT

I was thrilled when I learned that Emma Thompson had bought a piece of my work, says sculptor Vanessa Pooley

Mar 27, Contemporary Sculpture - New in 2008

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:34:34 GMT

New in 2008: a large version of a contemporary sculpture called Flying Lessons. That's not all. Find out more about my new work here.

Mar 27, Tips on cleaning bronze sculptures properly

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:31:27 GMT

Cleaning bronze sculptures properly is essential if they are kept outside, says bronze sculpture expert Vanessa Pooley

Mar 27, Sculptor Vanessa Pooley describes the process of casting bronze sculpture

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:30:34 GMT

The process of casting bronze sculpture, described by sculptor Vanessa Pooley

Mar 27, Bronze Statues - Work in Development

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:29:29 GMT

These are the very latest bronze statues I'm working on, and they explore the new themes that have come to me this autumn.

Mar 27, Bronze sculpture expert Vanessa Pooley talks to the RBS

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:27:32 GMT

When bronze sculpture expert Vanessa Pooley wanted to say

Mar 27, Flying Lessons - bronze sculpture of a child by Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:26:14 GMT

Delightful and happy bronze sculpture of a child 'flying'

Mar 27, How a bronze patina is applied

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:23:37 GMT

A well-chosen bronze patina adds depth and beauty to the surface of original sculptures by Vanessa Pooley.

Mar 27, Bronze gifts - original sculptures by Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:22:41 GMT

Beautiful sculptures make exquisite bronze gifts for very special occasions

Mar 27, After Botero - Large Garden Sculpture

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:20:31 GMT

After Botero is a large garden sculpture by Vanessa Pooley, inspired by the work of Ferdinand Botero.

Mar 27, Look inside the art studio of sculptor Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:19:38 GMT

Sculptor Vanessa Pooley's art studio is packed with her work in progress, plus the tools of her trade.

Mar 27, Art Reviews - what the press say about bronze sculpture expert Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:18:33 GMT

Art reviews - what the press say about bronze sculpture expert Vanessa Pooley

Mar 27, An animal sculpture of a chubby pet guinea pig

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:16:25 GMT

Vanessa Pooley's first animal sculpture is a charming life-size guinea pig

Mar 27, 50th birthday gifts of original bronze sculpture by Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:15:09 GMT

These contemplative pieces make perfect 50th birthday gifts

Mar 27, Balance - bronze sculpture of a child by Vanessa Pooley

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:09:56 GMT

A large bronze sculpture of a child in its mother's arms, by Vanessa Pooley

Jun 25, Annabel Agace's perfect exhibition space for bronze sculptures

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:11:57 GMT

Annabel Agace's inaugural exhibition at the Chalk Hill Gallery in Guildford, Surrey went extremely well. I went down to see the show in this newly built space and was really impressed. Annabel has managed to combine a beautiful, light, open living area with unobtrusive gallery space. All of the work shown had room to breathe and be seen, yet in a domestic setting. The balance is perfect, and all of the artists showing in this her first exhibition have sold well. This is a gem of a gallery and a place to watch!

Jun 20, Showing decorative bronze statues in Norwich

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:40:40 GMT

Nicky and Keith really went to town for the 'Sculpture Party'. Whilst I was gathering together all my bronzes and finding the best positions about their wonderful house and garden they were beavering away preparing the most delicious array of party food. This must be the easiest show I have ever set up. I took along 37 different bronze sculptures and we rapidly found space for them throughout the house and garden. Their home is Victorian Gothic and full of delightful paintings and objects, but with the smallest of rearrangements my work fitted neatly into the fireplaces, window sills, on hi-fi speakers and wooden chests. In the garden my biggest current sculpture 'Big PB' looked very good nestling in the corner of the lawn. And at the top of the garden the terrace provided perfect positions for many pieces on the old railway sleepers used to create the raised beds. We were so lucky with the weather, and didn't get a drop of rain the whole time. Thank you so much to Nicky and Keith for all their tireless and cheerful labour, and to every one who came along.

Jun 15, Vanessa Pooley 'Open Studio' in Norwich

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:39:37 GMT

Just finished putting out the bronze sculptures in Nicky and Keith's garden and house for my next 'do' in Norwich - tonight. This event is going to be a bit like an open studio except it's not at my house, and there will be a big party this evening. The weather forecast doesn't look too bad if I am to believe the BBC's moving image of rain and cloud over this area. In spite of masses of rain last night it looks set to be beautifully clear this evening. That'll be a relief, because several of the sculptures are set away from the house at the end of the garden. The 36 bronzes I have in the 'show' look really good. It was easy to find natural places to put them all, and they have melted away into their surroundings as if they belong there. Expecting at least 100 people to come tonight.... tho' with recent problems with my email provider it's hard to tell. Anyone who tries to email at the moment may have their email scrambled or lost...sorry about that. If you are reading this and have emailed me and not had a reply my apologies.

Jun 4, Royal Academy Summer Exhibition have turned down my sculptures!

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:16:05 GMT

I am trying to be positive about NOT getting in to the RA summer exhibition again this year... At least I shall have three more sculptures available for my Sculpture 'do' here in Norwich in mid-June. Shall I apply again next year? Don't feel like it today, but expect I will when the time comes round. But it's not just the faff of taking work down to London and collecting it, it's also the hoping...which I always promise myself I will not do. But as the time draws on I can't seem to stop myself. Come 1st of June, which is the last day when we are supposed to hear whether we have been accepted or not, I am impatient for the postman. How sad! Met a fellow sculptor at the Royal Society of British Sculptors the other day who said that one year when he enquired about the statistics, only 12 of the sculptures show that year were from non Royal Academicians. Think I shall write and ask the RA what the odds are now.

May 15, See Vanessa Pooley's sculptures in London, May/June 2007

Tue, 15 May 2007 07:46:54 GMT

This week, several of my bronze sculptures will be collected for the annual Sculpture Show, opening at Thompson's Gallery in Marylebone High Street, London W1, on the 23rd May. That is also the day of the private view, and I am planning to be there. Do come along if you can!

May 9, Sculptures at the Newcastle Gateshead Art Fair 2007

Wed, 09 May 2007 08:00:56 GMT

I shall be showing my bronzes in several different places at once this summer. Have just sent off work to Kathryn Bell for her to exhibit under her Fine Art Consultancy at Newcastle Gateshead Art Fair, which starts tomorrow. Apparently it will be the first Art Fair its kind in the region to showcase artwork from leading modern and contemporary art galleries from within the UK and abroad, and is going to be the largest commercial selling exhibition of original artwork ever held in the North of England. It's really exciting to have my work exhibited here, and it'll be very interesting to see how much interest it provokes.

May 4, Sleeping Starfish, a new small bronze sculpture

Fri, 04 May 2007 08:37:09 GMT

I began this series of tiny bronze sculptures with the aim of keeping the bronzes small enough to handle easily, perhaps even to sit and fiddle with! Sleeping Starfish is very touchable and easy to hold. It's silver-plated solid bronze, and surprisingly heavy - all the more pleasing for that. I wasn't really thinking of starfish when I made this little sculpture but wonder if I will soon begin one that's inspired more directly from those lovely natural forms. I saw some the other day when walking on the beach in North Norfolk, and they are incredibly beautiful.

May 1, My latest bronze figurative sculpture - a dancer

Tue, 01 May 2007 05:47:36 GMT

"Nutcracker Evolved" is a follow up to a 2006 piece, "Nutcracker Inspiration", which was inspired by the ballet set to Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. When I find an idea for a bronze sculpture, I often work on several different versions - because there's always more than one answer to the question asked. But it wasn't until I saw the picture of these two next to each other, that I realised they curl over in opposite directions! I'm planning more upright sculptures on this theme of a dancer, and I want to maintain a bigger gap in the middle of the shape. I did try to make more space there this time, but the hole just kept filling up with form. Must be firm and stick to my guns and see what happens...

Apr 24, A new Mother and Child sculpture goes on show

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:23:58 GMT

I called this new Mother and Child sculpture 'Bundle', because getting into a bundle means having playful-wrestling-type-fun - the sort that children seem to do so well. The nice man at the gallery thought of it when he saw the piece, and I hope it captures some of the carefree spirit of such rough and tumble. I still wrestle with my children but the 12-year-old has suddenly started to get the better of me, so we won't be 'bundling' for much longer, sadly. I'll be showing this new bronze in the annual Sculpture Show at Thompson's Gallery, Marylebone, London in June, and they tell me this image in the catalogue looks great!

Apr 19, Iggilybuff appears in a blog!

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:01:46 GMT

I was so pleased to have my bronze sculpture Iggilybuff included in this blog, called The Overgrown Path . To be featured on a mostly-music blog was refreshing, because music is big inspiration for my work. It mostly happens when when a musician or singer really gets through to me. Recently, for instance, I've Julie Feeney, a young female singer and musician whose unique character is inspiring. I caught a snatch of 'Wind Out of My Sails' from her album '13 Songs' on Woman's Hour on Radio Four when (wonderful) Jenni Murray was interviewing her. (My children - 10 and 12 - are good at turning her lyrics into appropriate words for their beloved guinea pigs, so 'You take the wind out of my sails' becomes a song about cleaning out the piggies...'You take the ..... out of my cage...' etc.) It's an amazing song, though, and reminds me of the powerful effect an artist can have on others through their work. Easy to forget when you are making art.