SCULPTURE BY THE LAKES

Created by renowned British sculptor Simon Gudgeon, Sculpture by the Lakes is an inspirational oasis for art lovers and art collectors. Nestled in 26 acres of Dorset’s finest countryside, it is home to an impressive and iconic range of outdoor sculptures placed in the beautiful landscape and gardens. There is also an art gallery with a selection of work by international artists.

Whether you are looking for a piece of art to complement your home or garden, or you would just like to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this unique place, Sculpture by the Lakes is the perfect place to relax. If you really want to spoil yourself you can rent an exclusive pavilion –in fact, you can even rent an island for a day.

07720 637808 there are other artists I admire more. I always thought his work was a bit samey.

Do you ever decide to change medium?

I have rather gone off watercolours. A watercolour always tends to look like a watercolour, but an oil can look like anything, it’s so versatile. I have pictures now that look like watercolours but are actually oil.

Do you like to linger over a picture for a defined amount of time?

I get pretty bored at some point in the process. That’s why I always work on four or five at a time. Then, when I get fed up with one, I go and work on another one. That allows me to let one layer dry while working on another one, without having to wait around doing nothing.

Have you been working on any comic style works recently?

Last year I had some pictures in Private Eye and Spectator . My nephew is a cartoonist and

I suppose I wanted to show that I could do it too. A bit of family competition!

The Spectator? Do you have to go along with any particular political message? It’s rather hard work for not much return, to be honest! I stay away from politics.

Are there any commissions that you wouldn’t take?

For commissions I do anything that anyone wants! One thing I do tend to avoid is black

Labradors – to me they all look the same. The other thing is horses. To paint horses well you have to like them. And I don’t particularly like them. I have done a few but I don’t know them well enough.

Are you looking forward to the UK Game Fair on 22-24 July?

I will be on site for the first day of the UK Game Fair for anyone who wants to pop by – in some cases, just to check if I’m still alive, no doubt.