'I like to plan each sculpture carefully in advance, considering composition, colour, movement, and the story I want the piece to tell. Inspiration can come from anywhere, a walk close to home, time spent observing wildlife, or experiences further afield such as a game drive in the Masai Mara. Whenever I immerse myself in nature, or take time to study it, I feel an overwhelming sense of awe. That creative spark stays with me and becomes the foundation from which the work is built. Conservation is central to my practice. I have been fortunate to support charities and wildlife organisations through my sculptures, and I intend to continue doing so. Using art to celebrate wildlife, raise awareness, and give something back is at the heart of everything I create. Once an idea is born in terms of composition, angle, and scale, the sculpting begins. Most of my paper bird sculptures start as an original of clay or wax. An internal armature is first constructed from wire, scaled to the needs of the piece. This supports the weight of the clay while acting as an internal skeleton to guide the anatomy and balance of the sculpture. Clay is initially applied quickly and loosely to establish form, before being refined over days or weeks until the likeness and character of the subject emerge.'