About 'Your Sculptor'

Richard Heriot-Spence is a professional sculptor who has produced a superb and unique range of high quality sculptures, including the 'Arabian Horse' with it's unique 'Hoof' base (a Limited Edition and now also a collectors item), the fantastic Bird of Prey which was only completed a few months ago, standing over 9 inches tall and weighing over 2 Kg (a formidable piece), and a selection of specially commissioned sculptures individually produced for people from all walks of life.

His sculpting career began over 15 years ago, when his late father challenged him to sculpt something better than a particular piece they had both seen in an Art Gallery. ‘If you think you could do better than that, then do it, he said. I'll give you three months...’

Beginning with the study of musculature, and focusing on the essence of what he wished to project in the final piece, Richard applied himself to the challenge and set to work.

Three months later the day came when he had to show his father the result of his efforts. He always felt that the sculpture was 'not quite finished', however his father insisted. He reached forward clasped the satin dust sheet, and then with a small, somewhat nervous flourish, swept the cover off.

His father was more than impressed and Richard remembers that first unveiling as one of the proudest moments of his life. He has never looked back.

Today, more than 15 years later, Richard still remembers his fathers words of advice - ‘Rely on your judgment and instinct, and always keep your standards high’.

Richard Heriot-Spence was born in Edinburgh in 1969. He now lives in the beautiful county of Dorset on the south coast of England where he creates his work from his studio overlooking the fantastic Dorset countryside, and comments that "inspiration is all around me". Using this inspiration he has built a reputation for producing fine quality sculptures which will be enjoyed by many, and treasured for a lifetime.