For many people a pet is not ‘just‘ a dog or a cat but a beloved companion and member of the family and so when they die, it is not uncommon to experience an intense sense of grief and loss. If you are struggling to come to terms with the loss of an animal you [Read more…]
Epitaph to a Dog
Epitaph to a Dog is a poem by the British poet Lord Byron. It was written in 1808 in honour of his Newfoundland dog, Boatswain, who had just died of rabies. When Boatswain contracted the disease, Byron reportedly nursed him without any fear of becoming bitten and infected. The poem is inscribed on Boatswain’s tomb [Read more…]
Hydra – Commission
Hydra is a full size bust of an Irish Staffishire. The client was able to supply a number of photos and requested that the sculpture should feature her chain and name tag which she always wore. In the final piece, Roman has portrayed Hydra with her button ears and head slightly cocked to one side [Read more…]
Dinko – Commission
Dinko is a full-size bust of a Rottweiler that included a plug at the rear so that the sculpture could act as an urn. This sculpture was based on only two photographs (front and side profile) and the client requested that the finish sculpture should include the heavier neck chain as depicted in the side [Read more…]