Jim Martins
Jim lives in South Devon and has created sculpture in his workshop since 1997.
He has used various different materials and enjoys working with his clients on personal projects.
He has created many relief stone carvings in his workshop and these are well respected nationally with a strong base in the South West. After some time Jim learnt Letter Cutting at the Orton Trust and stone masonry at Corsham.
These skills refined the way he carved and designed his works and he has continued to develop over the years allowing him to use different stone types and carving both in relief and “in the round”.
Jim has also worked with others on sculptures for churches among them Christchurch Priory, Stinchcombe Church and Southwell Minster and Salcombe, he has also created full sized stone statues for public display, one of which is in his home town.
Clients approach Jim and describe an idea they wish to represent and much work is done to be able to create a satisfactory design as it develops. Often a maquette (or model) is made in a softer material so as to see how the end result will appear and then the final material is acquired and sculpting begins.
There are times when there are commissions outstanding necessitating a future start date but this is discussed at the beginning.
Jim is well traveled and has many experiences worldwide that allow an open mind in practical matters. Each commission often requires discussion as to the actual fixing of the sculpture in a location, whether it would be an indoor or outside piece etc. Much thought is put to the final result and clients are always happy with the work undertaken which will last for generations.
Jim maintains personal contact with his clients and can be emailed or telephoned as necessary.
Jim’s creations require much of his attention and he feels that each work he produces will be on display for long after he is gone, this is a responsibility that he takes seriously as are the wishes of his clients.
All enquires are dealt with promptly and Jim enjoys new challenges in his sculpture.