Copper and brass wind sculptures are an age-old tradition, and I believe in carrying the mantle by using traditional techniques and materials to create bespoke pieces that have a very strong nod to history. I use free-form and respousse techniques to create my clients’ sculptures. Firstly, I sketch each piece before transferring this to the working metal. Then, I cut out two identical shapes and hammer each half to build up the shape and detail, removing or adding elements to further develop the overall sculpture shape until the final product is ready to enjoy. The key part of this process is forming a close working relationship with my clients. It can be a challenging process to exactly match their visions, but it is never a dull one, and always exceptionally rewarding for both parties. I can offer as much or as little input as required on the design stage, and I get great pleasure from watching the reactions on my clients’ faces as the project starts to take shape at every stage. It is this part of the process that gives me the greatest motivation.