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Ceramic animal sculptures
inspired by ancient art and nature

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Paul Smith Sculptures
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Paul Smith Sculptures
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Semi-abstract ceramic sculptures and limited editions

Only a couple of days to go now till Potfest in th Only a couple of days to go now till Potfest in the Park 🤗
“Goat” - this sculpture was mostly inspired by mid century aesthetics - clean lines and a stylised look.
🐐
I’m posting images or videos of ten brand new medium sized ceramic sculptures I’ve made especially for this event - one for each of the days leading up to the first day (Friday 24th July).
@potfest.co.uk at the wonderful Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith in Cumbria.
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th July 2026
See their website for more details :
www.potfest.co.uk
Showcasing the work of 90 selected potters and ceramic artists from the UK, Europe and beyond, set in a stunning landscape.
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #ceramicsculpture #potfest #potfestinthepark #goatsculpture
3 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗 “Stag” - 3 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗
“Stag” - this sculpture was very much inspired by cave paintings, but more abstracted - I hope I’ve captured the proud strength of a Highland stag.
😊
I’m posting images or videos of ten brand new medium sized ceramic sculptures I’ve made especially for this event - one for each of the days leading up to the first day (Friday 24th July).
@potfest.co.uk at the wonderful Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith in Cumbria.
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th July 2026
See their website for more details :
www.potfest.co.uk
Showcasing the work of 90 selected potters and ceramic artists from the UK, Europe and beyond, set in a stunning landscape.
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #ceramicsculpture #potfest #potfestinthepark
4 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗 “Horse wi 4 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗
“Horse with plaited mane” - this sculpture was very much inspired by cave paintings, especially the colour choices. Also reminiscent of paintings I have seen of First Nation American riders hunting bison.
😊
I’m posting images or videos of ten brand new medium sized ceramic sculptures I’ve made especially for this event - one for each of the days leading up to the first day (Friday 24th July).
@potfest.co.uk at the wonderful Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith in Cumbria.
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th July 2026
See their website for more details :
www.potfest.co.uk
Showcasing the work of 90 selected potters and ceramic artists from the UK, Europe and beyond, set in a stunning landscape.
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #ceramicsculpture #potfest #horsesculpture
5 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗 “Polar be 5 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗
“Polar bear scenting ” - this sculpture has just sold to someone who collects my work, but there will be a couple of other polar bear sculptures at Potfest next week.
😊
I’m posting images or videos of ten brand new medium sized ceramic sculptures I’ve made especially for this event - one for each of the days leading up to the first day (Friday 24th July).
@potfest.co.uk at the wonderful Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith in Cumbria.
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th July 2026
See their website for more details :
www.potfest.co.uk
Showcasing the work of 90 selected potters and ceramic artists from the UK, Europe and beyond, set in a stunning landscape.
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #ceramicsculpture #potfest
6 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗 “Horse wi 6 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗
“Horse with crested mane”
I was very influenced by cave paintings in this one, both in the choice of an ‘early’ type of horse and in the ‘abstract’ colour scheme - it’s not a particular breed, just evocative of the free spirit of ‘horse’. 😊
I’m posting images or videos of ten brand new medium sized ceramic sculptures I’ve made especially for this event - one for each of the days leading up to the first day (Friday 24th July).
@potfest.co.uk at the wonderful Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith in Cumbria.
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th July 2026
See their website for more details :
www.potfest.co.uk
Showcasing the work of 90 selected potters and ceramic artists from the UK, Europe and beyond, set in a stunning landscape.
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #ceramicsculpture #potfest #potfestinthepark #horsesculpture
7 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗 “Gorilla 7 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗
“Gorilla (stance)”
I’m pleased with the way the stance worked in this one, being playful and moving the clay forms around until it ‘settles’ in a pose that just feels right. 😊
I chose the Rolling Stones for this one just because he looks a bit ‘Rock and Roll’! 😁
I’m posting videos of ten brand new medium sized ceramic sculptures I’ve made especially for this event - one for each of the days leading up to the first day (Friday 24th July).
@potfest.co.uk at the wonderful Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith in Cumbria.
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th July 2026
See their website for more details :
www.potfest.co.uk
Showcasing the work of 90 selected potters and ceramic artists from the UK, Europe and beyond, set in a stunning landscape.
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #ceramicsculpture #potfest #potfestinthepark #gorillasculpture
Available now! I’m featured on the Colour and Cer Available now!
I’m featured on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast 🤗
I was thrilled to be asked to be interviewed by @bobacton for this International ceramics podcast.
@colourandceramics on instagram- you can also listen to it on Spotify, or YouTube or iTunes.
There is also a link on Bob’s website-
bobactonceramics.com - look for ‘Podcasts’.
Bob is a genuinely warm and supportive host and he is as nice to talk to as he sounds in the interview - he put me at my ease.
My work has changed recently, especially the ceramic colours I use and I’m now concentrating solely on animals on their own in my ceramics now.
I hope you enjoy it 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #colourandceramics #colourandceramicspodcast #handbuiltceramics
8 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗 Day 3- “O 8 days to go till Potfest in the Park 🤗
Day 3- “Oryx”
I previously posted a video of this piece during the glazing phase - the colours have intensified a little in the kiln, but I’ve achieved the muted/ distressed look I was going for 😊
I’ll be posting videos of ten brand new medium sized ceramic sculptures I’ve made especially for this event - one for each of the days leading up to the first day (Friday 24th July).
@potfest.co.uk at the wonderful Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith in Cumbria.
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th July 2026
See their website for more details :
www.potfest.co.uk
Showcasing the work of 90 selected potters and ceramic artists from the UK, Europe and beyond, set in a stunning landscape.
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #ceramicsculpture #potfest #potfestinthepark #animalsculpture
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