Handcrafted one of a kind clay sculptures

Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind clay sculptures.

Original animal sculptures created by hand in my Wicklow studio. Each is an individual work of art, available to purchase, with personal commissions also undertaken.

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Hands sculpting a clay horse head — no face, just the maker's hands at work

About the maker

I sculpt animals with character, presence and emotion.

Based in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, I create contemporary animal sculpture, with a particular interest in capturing expression, movement and character.

My work ranges from original pieces available to purchase and personal commissions, each sculpted and painted individually by hand. Rather than simply reproducing an animal's appearance, I aim to capture something of its presence and personality.

My work is inspired by a deep love of animals, and a desire to capture their essence and personality. I do hope you like them 💕.

Jennifer O'Sullivan

Sculptor

The gallery

A few of the Animals that we have met.

From dogs to equine and wildlife — every sculpture begins with a single photograph and ends with a keepsake kept for a lifetime.

Hand-sculpted clay sculpture of Bród the Bernese mountain dog — Bród — a regal rascalNo. 001

Four-angle view of hand-sculpted clay Bernese mountain dog portrait — Bród — a regal rascalNo. 002

Hand-sculpted clay portrait of Bonnie the cocker spaniel on a wooden plinth with name tag — Bonnie — adored by my hoomanNo. 003

Hand-sculpted clay sculpture of Bonnie the cocker spaniel — Bonnie — adored by my hoomanNo. 004

Hand-sculpted clay whippet sculpture of Mishka beside reference photo — Mishka — shy, gentle, only wakes up for walkiesNo. 005

Hand-sculpted clay bust sculpture of Honey the whippet on a plinth with brass name plaque — Honey — a gentle soulNo. 006

Comparison of Honey the greyhound with her hand-sculpted clay portrait — Honey — sadly passed recently, but her little face lives onNo. 007

Hand-sculpted clay portrait of Roxy beside reference photo — Roxy — I WANT FOODNo. 008

Hand-sculpted clay portrait of Coco the Jack Russell beside reference photo — Coco — I'm the boss of the houseNo. 009

Hand-sculpted clay portrait of Coco the Jack Russell — Coco — I'm the boss of the houseNo. 010

Hand-sculpted chestnut horse-head sculpture Soul Fall on a black plinth against a stone wall, with brass name plaque — Soul Fall from The Soul Series, an array of horse sculptures all different breeds and different colours can be sculpted for you, what you love you get.No. 011

Hand-sculpted white horse-head sculpture of Soul Dawn, frontal view on a black plinth against a stone wall — The Soul Series — Soul DawnNo. 012

Soul Dawn — a beautiful grey… you decide on your colour preferenceNo. 013

Hand-sculpted pair of horse-head sculptures — one black, one white — facing each other on a black plinth, Soul Attraction — Soul Attraction…… when two souls meet 💕No. 014

The Púca, a black hand-sculpted animal head with curling gold horns on a black plinth — The Púca, inspired by Irish folklore. available to purchase.No. 015

Spirit, a hand-sculpted stag head with majestic antlers on a wooden plinth with a name plaque — Spirit….. in honour of all the majestic Wicklow stagsNo. 016

Beyond the gallery

Film, Television & Set Decoration

JOS Sculptures is available for film, television, set decoration and interior styling enquiries. Existing sculptures may be available for purchase or hire, and commissioned pieces can be created to suit a production or interior brief.

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How it works

Choose a sculpture / send us some pictures of your beloved animal

01
Choose your sculpture
Browse the available collection and choose an original sculpture that speaks to you, or get in touch to discuss a personal commission.
02
Personal commissions
For a commission, simply send a selection of photographs of your animal. Your sculpture is individually created and hand-painted in my Wicklow studio, usually over approximately six weeks.
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Collection or delivery
Finished sculptures can be collected from my Wicklow studio or delivery can be arranged.

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Tell us what you have in mind.

Buying an original, commissioning a sculpture of your own animal, or hiring pieces for film, television or interiors — drop a note below and we'll reply within a couple of days.

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Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind clay sculptures.

I sculpt animals with character, presence and emotion.

A few of the Animals that we have met.

Film, Television & Set Decoration

Choose a sculpture / send us some pictures of your beloved animal

Choose your sculpture

Personal commissions

Collection or delivery

Tell us what you have in mind.

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