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‘cherish’
Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Reach
Tagged abstract sculture, cherish, Cilcain, climate change, earth, environment, moon, nature, nick eames, planet, Reach, sculptor, sustainability
Tribute to a New Beginning: 2022
With the recent ‘Wolf Moon’ on the night of the 17th of January, these two mockups mark Nick’s tribute to this new beginning: ‘Reach’ holding the Wolf Moon in its palms, and ‘Howl,’ well, doing exactly what it says on the tin…
Stay tuned for more updates to come…
Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Howl, Reach
Tagged Abstract Sculpture, Cilcain, Full Moon, Howl, nick eames, North Wales, public sculpture, Reach, Sculpture, Sculpture Concept, Sculpture Design, Wolf, Wolf Moon
Desert Bloom: Work in progress, 2022
This is the 1:3 maguette of the sculpture ‘Desert Bloom,’ which Nick wishes to build full scale in the landscape – currently in progress at the Barn Studio.
Derived from the forms in a conch shell, Nick is filling out the structure of the original small wire maguette shown here:
Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Desert Bloom, Working Process
Tagged Abstract, barn, Cilcain, Desert Bloom, Fine Art, Flintshire, nick eames, North Wales, Sculpture, studio
Restoration of Spelter figures: Part 3, Final
The restoration of two mid 19th century Spelter figures: The Reaper (‘Left Handed Luke’) and The Sower (‘Nearly Headless Nick‘) is now complete, and the figures have been returned to their home in Kent, whole again.
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Reaper:’ Casting and fitting the arm using Nick’s own epoxy resin spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
‘The Sower:’ Hat, wire mesh and Nick’s own epoxy putty spelter match mix. 
Both figures waxed and the oak bases oiled: Restoration complete! 
Both figures waxed and the oak bases oiled: Restoration complete! 
Both figures waxed and the oak bases oiled: Restoration complete! 
Both figures waxed and the oak bases oiled: Restoration complete!
The two figures are now fully restored, complete, and ready to return home!
Posted in Figurative sculptures, Working Process
Tagged 19th century, Cilcain, epoxy, Figures, Kent, nick eames, North Wales, putty, Reaper, resin, Restoration, sculptor, Sculpture, Sower, Spelter
‘5 Senses Collective’ Final Exhibition Weekend
This coming weekend, on the 25th and 26th of September, the ‘5 Senses Collective’ will be exhibiting a selection of their work at Plas Newydd Tea Garden: The Tea Garden will be open from 11AM to 6PM both days, with a delicious selection of coffees, teas, cakes and treats! A huge thanks to everyone who attended our first exhibition weekend on the 4th and 5th of September, who helped to make the exhibition such a success. This exhibition is running in conjunction with, and as a part of, the Clwydian Creatives Art Trail 2021 (also on Facebook).
The ‘5 Senses Collective’ combines a variety of different media, curated together in one beautiful space – set against the stunning backdrop of Moel Famau and the Clwydians. The Collective features:
Photography from James Biggs Photography – https://www.jamesbiggsphotography.com/
Fine art from Florence Bigglestone – https://www.instagram.com/floss_art/
Abstract sculpture from Nick Eames, Sculptor – https://nickeamessculptor.com/
Abstract painting from Liz Eames Art – https://www.lizeamesart.com/
Contemporary poetry from Tim Johnson – Trash Poetry
Photos courtesy of Nick Eames and Mary Howley: Featuring Lucy Eames in the outdoor exhibition space, and Nick with ‘The Gull.’
We can be found at:
Plas Newydd, Cilcain, Mold CH7 5NZ
We hope to see you there! Bring an appetite. 
Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Events, Working Process
Tagged Abstract Painting, Abstract Sculpture, Art, Cilcain, Clwydian Creatives Art Trail, exhibition, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Gull, James Bigglestone, Liz Eames, Lucy Eames, Mary Howley, Mutimedia, nick eames, North Wales, North Wales Art, photography, Plas Newydd Tea Gardens, Poetry, Sculpture, Tim Johnson, Trash Poetry
Restoration of Spelter figures, with Ewan Stell: Part 2
The restoration of two mid 19th century Spelter figures: The Reaper (‘Left Handed Luke’) and The Sower (‘Nearly Headless Nick‘) continues, with Studio Assistant Ewan Stell.
The slideshow below details the process so far, with captions for each image explaining the stages of the restoration.
The base of The Reaper (‘Nearly Headless Nick’) is drilled to receive the reinforcing studding. 
The base of The Reaper (‘Nearly Headless Nick’) is drilled to receive the reinforcing studding. 
Pre-shaped studding is bolted in. 
The fit is checked. 
Prepared for JP Weld Adhesive. 
Bonded and supported, while curing. 
After sealing inside the legs with packed cling film, the ankles and calves are filled with epoxy resin. 
Broken sections of neck reassembled with JP Weld Adhesive. 
Collar of mesh moulded into the neck cavity. 
Collar of mesh moulded into the neck cavity. 
Epoxy putty applied to mesh. 
Head pressed home onto epoxy putty, which is modelled into neck forms. 
Head pressed home onto epoxy putty, which is modelled into neck forms. 
Clamped in place for curing. 
Clamped in place for curing. 
Remodelling the arm for ‘Left Handed Luke’ on an aluminium wire armature. 
Milliput modelling putty applied to the wire armature. 
The anatomy built up. 
The correct gesture, arrived at by studying the figure’s drapery and forms. 
The arm of ‘Left Handed Luke’ is now ready for moulding and casting. 
The Reaper (‘Left Handed Luke’) and The Sower (‘Nearly Headless Nick’) side by side, ready for the next stage of the restoration; remodelling and repairing cracks and damaged areas. 
The Reaper (‘Left Handed Luke’) and The Sower (‘Nearly Headless Nick’) side by side, ready for the next stage of the restoration; remodelling and repairing cracks and damaged areas. 
The Reaper (‘Left Handed Luke’) and The Sower (‘Nearly Headless Nick’) side by side, ready for the next stage of the restoration; remodelling and repairing cracks and damaged areas.
Stay tuned to see the next stage of the restoration process…
Posted in Events, Figurative sculptures, Working Process
Tagged 19th century, Art, Cilcain, Epoxy Putty, Ewan Stell, Figures, Fine Art, JP Weld Adhesive, Museum, nick eames, North Wales, Reaper, Restoration, Sculpture, Sculpture Studio, Sower, Spelter, Studio Assistant
North Wales Magazine: ‘Sculpting the Future’ – Sonia Goulding interviews Nick Eames
The brilliant Sonia Goulding (of turningthestones.com, and recently featured in Acumen’s online guest poetry) has written this amazing article about Nick, his process, and the intentions behind his work, published in print with North Wales Magazine – they’ve done a beautiful job with the formatting and presentation of it, too!
The article can be found on page 11 of the August 2021 edition, so please support the magazine by picking up a copy. You can check out the pages here, but trust us, it’s even better in print (click on the images for a full preview).
Thank you, Sonia and North Wales Magazine! Photos are courtesy of David Allen, Nick Eames and Tim Johnson.
‘Roman Remains’ – Completed Piece
The casting of the ‘Maximus’ horse skull with Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) is now complete, and the piece will soon be displayed within the Grosvenor Museum, Chester – as part of an exhibition drawing inspiration from Roman chariot racing.
Final stage: Once the sculpture has been stained, gold leaf is applied to the raised filligree.
Posted in Events, Figurative sculptures, Working Process
Tagged Casting, Chester, Cilcain, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Grosvenor Museum, Horse Skull, Maximus, mold making, nick eames, North Wales, sculptor, Sculpture
‘Roman Remains’ – Stage 6
The casting of the ‘Maximus’ horse skull with Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) continues, safely and with social distancing…
Part 1: Using dremels, drills, knives and files, fine detailing is added. The surface of the plaster cast skull is worked, filed, and sanded to a fine finish.
Part 2: The filligree molds are prepared, for the filligree designs to be cast onto the plaster skull.
Part 3: Once cast and set, the filligree designs are then worked over, for a fine finish. Soon, the gold leaf will be added.
Stay tuned for the next part of the process, as ‘Maximus’ nears completion…
Posted in Events, Figurative sculptures, Working Process
Tagged Art, Casting, Chariot, Chester, Cilcain, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Grosvenor, Grosvenor Museum, Horse Skull, Maximus, mold making, nick eames, North Wales, Plaster, Roman, Sculpture, studio, Working studio
‘The Gull’ – Development
Work is going apace on ‘The Gull,’ sculpted in wire mesh & rebar, to be installed at Plas Newydd Tea Garden upon completion.
Posted in Abstract Sculptures, Events, Gull, Working Process
Tagged Abstract, Cilcain, Fine Art, Gull, landscape, Local Artist, North Wales, Plas Newydd Tea Garden, rebar, sculptor, Sculpture, studio, Working Process
NICK EAMES 