Billy Connolly CBE

"The Big Yin put me at ease right from the start. His eccentric and insightful chatter was far too interesting, which made concentrating on the work at hand all the more difficult."

Stuart Burrows

“Stuart Burrows is a beautiful and retiring man. We modelled in his music room surrounded by instruments. At one relaxed quiet instance he was pondering upon a melody and broke out into a gentle song. It felt like at any moment he could have cranked his voice up so loudly that everything would have shattered!”

Christopher Biggins

"Biggins has a huge personality and was a joy to behold!. His delightful chatter was both fun and entertaining."

quote: Official London Theatre Guide
Oh I’d go to the opening of an envelope.

Derek Williams

"Modelled from photos in the artist’s studio. Derek’s secretary of 20 years helped me gain the finishing touches that brought the clay to life. Without her invaluable help it would have been difficult to capture the complexity of his character."

The Rt Hon the late Viscount Tonypandy (George Thomas)

“George Thomas’ diary was full of appointments. About a dozen each day scribbled all over the place. I was amazed that he found time to sit. It was a delight to meet such an optimist and share 4 sittings together in my studio. I will never forget the lilting joyous quality of his voice.”

Leo Abse

“Leo was an intellegent man who didn’t suffer fools. He was quick minded yet also contemplative. A rare combination that gave him a lot of presence. He wore the largest ring on his finger that I had ever seen and told me stories that I couldn’t repeat.”

Baron Crickhowell

“Modelled in the sitters country home in Crickhowell. Nicholas Edwards was very interested in the working process and I found him quite amenable, although terrifying at first! I placed a lot of emphasis upon the modelling of his eyes, as I found them quite penetrating showing a quality of astuteness.”

H.W.L Poonja

“Modelled in a back room at the sage’s home in Lucknow, India. He sat still as if I was to finish the clay in one sitting….and took his false teeth out (changing the whole character of his face) without a care.”