Gill Newlyn Sculpture

Capturing character in Bronze, Polymer Clay and Metal-Infused Resin. Handcrafted in Kenmare, along the Wild Atlantic Way.

"Art from the heart sums up the power and delicacy of Gill Newlyn's work. Each sculpture is born from pure emotion and deep intuition, as if the heart guides the hand. Her works are felt with rare sincerity.

It is not just art, it is a connection and perhaps that is why her pieces touch us so deeply.

Owning a sculpture by Gill Newlyn is much more than acquiring an object of art: it is welcoming a presence into one's space. Her pieces are not mere decorations; they become silent companions, guardians of stories."

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Valerie | Fontainebleau, France

Sculptures

Contemporary sculptures, capturing character and movement, inspired by three lives and counting.

Finely detailed pieces cast in bronze, metal infused resin and polymer clay originals.

Cats

“This two-piece sculpture takes my breath away. There's something electric in the moment of connection between the cats, as if it's happening in real time."

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Musicians

"I love the tranquil simplicity of this. The musician is in repose, and there is sadness in her. She is cradling her fiddle very gently, as if it were a living creature."

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Donkeys

"Gill's sculptures really are made with love and reflect the passion she has for her art. Each sculpted animal has a personality of its own, which I think, is a very exceptional aspect to capture."

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Cordoba

"Cordoba is a masterpiece. I love the combination of tautness and fluidity in the horse’s muscles, and the harmony between horse and rider."

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Horses

"You can sense the tension in the pose, taut muscles, straining neck, eyes like saucers, legs firmly planted ready for an immediate explosive retreat."

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Bernies

“It was a stroke of genius to turn that iconic photo of Bernie into a figurine! Everyone, whatever their politics, loved the sight of him in his mitts, opting out of the glitz."

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Portfolio

Every sculpture tells a story. Browse my archive of past creations to see the range of my work. If you have a specific subject or idea in mind, I offer a full commission service to turn your vision into a lasting piece of art.

Shirley

"I love it, and cannot believe how you've managed to get such a good likeness. Brilliant Gill, thank you so much, it has got pride of place on my mantle piece.”

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Wole Soyinka

"This tiny figurine of Wole Soyinka is one of my most prized possessions -- partly because of the loving spirit in which it was made and given. As a consolation for my dashed hopes when Soyinka was not elected as Oxford Professor of Poetry, it works beautifully."

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"Gill makes incredibly lovely little sculptures of horses, donkeys, cats and humans. They are so exquisite because they are each full of life, warmth and character.

Looking at them is like looking at a friend."

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Paul | Actor | London

The Process

I'm often asked how I make these sculptures, what materials I use and how I cure the clay.

The process is very simple, the materials are cheap and easy to access and if you've got an oven, you can make them too.

Here's how:

Studio Insight: How to Sculpt a Donkey

From Armature to Completion.

A step-by-step look at how I make a polymer clay piece, including tools, clay prep, sculpting, curing and finishing off.

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Shirley & Eva the Horse: A 90th Birthday Surprise

A heart-warming 3d sculpture capturing a quiet moment between Shirley and her daughter's beloved horse, Eva. Discover how I sculpted a unique surprise gift.

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The Bernie Series: From Concept to Cast

How I made the Bernies. Follow the journey of these characters as they evolved from famous meme to figurine.

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Working with Super Sculpey Polymer Clay

Why I love polymer clay. A guide to the material I use for my original models, how it holds detail, and why it is the perfect medium for intricate sculpture work.

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Hi, I'm Gill

I'm a self taught professional sculptor and musician and my husband and I live and work on the west coast of Ireland, half way up a Kerry mountain on the Wild Atlantic Way.

I sculpt only what I know and what I've lived and loved across six decades and three lifetimes.

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Let's Connect!

If a particular piece speaks to you, I would love to hear from you. Whether you have a question about a specific sculpture, the inspiration behind my work, or a commission of your own, please do get in touch

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Beyond the Clay

When I am not at the workbench you will find me with my fiddle, learning a tune, rehearsing a set or doing a gig with my husband Chris, and our dear friend, Anita, in our 15 year old band, blackmailed & bereft.

Find more information about the band and our music here.

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