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Philip Hearsey is a British sculptor born in 1946 who lives and works in Longtown, Herefordshire, UK. Philip has exhibited his work throughout the UK. He specializes in sand casting to make sculptures that engage the quality of bronze as a noble material in its own right. Casting in sand moulds is a simple and ancient method far removed from the sophisticated lost wax operation used by most art foundries. The sand casting process is relentless and unforgiving – the foundry is no place for a delicate original. It denies a complexity of form that imposes a disciplinary and enriching simplicity. Color is achieved in many ways. The most common and widely used method is to oxidize or patinate the bronze by employing the same chemical reaction that occurs in nature, but using a combination of mild heat and stronger solutions to achieve a faster result. Patination can be enhanced by the application of a transparent colorwash that maintains the inimitable variegated effects that are possible with oxidization, whilst producing a more vivid finish. The most usual colorwash is acrylic, but oil-bound washes or colored waxes are sometimes used. Coloring can also be achieved by painting alone and often this technique is utilized on part of a sculpture in combination with patination. Painting allows a greater range of colors than patination alone. All coloring is finished and protected by a marine grade lacquer and/or wax.


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Sculpture, Shorebreak 6/9, Philip Hearsey

Shorebreak 6/9

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 4.5 x 13.4 x 5.1 inch

$1,987

Design, No Need, Philip Hearsey

No Need

Philip Hearsey

Design - 6.3 x 11.8 x 7.1 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Lamorna to Rock, Philip Hearsey

Lamorna to Rock

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 12.2 x 7.9 x 3.1 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Second Chance [A], Philip Hearsey

Second Chance [A]

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 21.7 x 13.8 x 6.3 inch

$2,616

Sculpture, Gathering, Philip Hearsey

Gathering

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 6.3 x 10.6 x 7.5 inch

$2,830

Sculpture, Drift [C], Philip Hearsey

Drift [C]

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 14 x 5.1 x 3.7 inch

$2,830

Sculpture, Shelter I, Philip Hearsey

Shelter I

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 14.6 x 12.6 x 10.6 inch

$4,967

Sculpture, Turnout, Philip Hearsey

Turnout

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 3.9 x 12.2 x 7.1 inch

$1,302

Sculpture, Rockpool I, Philip Hearsey

Rockpool I

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 8.7 x 14.2 x 2.8 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, August II, Philip Hearsey

August II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 12.2 x 7.1 x 5.1 inch

$1,556

Sculpture, On & On, Philip Hearsey

On & On

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 13 x 8.3 x 5.9 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Passing by, Philip Hearsey

Passing by

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 15.4 x 9.8 x 6.7 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Summer Wind 11, Philip Hearsey

Summer Wind 11

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 10.2 x 4.3 x 6.3 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Saturday Sun, Philip Hearsey

Saturday Sun

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 14.2 x 14.2 x 2 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, August I, Philip Hearsey

August I

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 11.4 x 4.3 x 7.5 inch

$1,556

Sculpture, Fragment II, Philip Hearsey

Fragment II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 11.4 x 7.5 x 5.9 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Shades II, Philip Hearsey

Shades II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 11.8 x 4.3 x 6.3 inch

$1,291

Sculpture, Let's Go IV, Philip Hearsey

Let's Go IV

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 16.5 x 9.8 x 3 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Riverstone II, Philip Hearsey

Riverstone II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 5.9 x 6.5 x 5.9 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Trio II, Philip Hearsey

Trio II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 6.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 inch

$1,291

Sculpture, No Need II, Philip Hearsey

No Need II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 4.7 x 15 x 16.1 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Cloud Curl 5/9, Philip Hearsey

Cloud Curl 5/9

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 3.5 x 18.9 x 3.9 inch

$2,086

Sculpture, Summer Wind 15, Philip Hearsey

Summer Wind 15

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 9.1 x 12.2 x 4.7 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Circles of Time, Philip Hearsey

Circles of Time

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 13 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Autumn leaves, Philip Hearsey

Autumn leaves

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 11 x 11 x 2 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, That Time Again, Philip Hearsey

That Time Again

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 17.7 x 8.5 x 3.3 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Beach song XVIII, Philip Hearsey

Beach song XVIII

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 10.6 x 7.1 x 3.5 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Let's Go IV, Philip Hearsey

Let's Go IV

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 16.5 x 9.8 x 3 inch

$1,981

Sculpture, Transformation, Philip Hearsey

Transformation

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 9.4 x 11.4 x 2.4 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Fragment II, Philip Hearsey

Fragment II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 11.2 x 7.1 x 5.9 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Fragment I, Philip Hearsey

Fragment I

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 11.2 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Don't think twice, Philip Hearsey

Don't think twice

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 13.4 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Porthgwarra Invention, Philip Hearsey

Porthgwarra Invention

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 9.8 x 9.8 x 2.8 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, Riverstone, Philip Hearsey

Riverstone

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 7.5 x 5.9 x 3.9 inch

$1,656

Sculpture, Nightfall III, Philip Hearsey

Nightfall III

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 13 x 10.4 x 7.3 inch

$1,987

Sculpture, A Long Way II, Philip Hearsey

A Long Way II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 11.8 x 6.9 x 1.8 inch

$1,656

Sculpture, Accord, Philip Hearsey

Accord

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 9.6 x 10 x 1 inch

$1,291

Sculpture, Night Blues, Philip Hearsey

Night Blues

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 9.8 x 9.8 x 2.4 inch

$1,291

Sculpture, Surge II, Philip Hearsey

Surge II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 9.8 x 16.9 x 7.1 inch

$4,602

Sculpture, Metamorphosis I, Philip Hearsey

Metamorphosis I

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 6.7 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch

$1,308

Sculpture, Protection V, Philip Hearsey

Protection V

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 5.9 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch

$1,783

Sculpture, Cycles X, Philip Hearsey

Cycles X

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 17.7 x 15.4 x 3.9 inch

$4,967

Sculpture, Pulse, Philip Hearsey

Pulse

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 15.4 x 32.3 x 4.7 inch

$4,967

Sculpture, Dulas Bowl II, Philip Hearsey

Dulas Bowl II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 2.8 x 19.5 x 9.8 inch

$3,245

Sculpture, Ray of Hope, Philip Hearsey

Ray of Hope

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 10.8 x 7.9 x 3.3 inch

$1,192

Sculpture, Hartland Tide III, Philip Hearsey

Hartland Tide III

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 23.6 x 14.6 x 3.9 inch

$6,292

Sculpture, Pulse, Philip Hearsey

Pulse

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 15.4 x 32.3 x 4.7 inch

$4,967

Sculpture, Cycles X, Philip Hearsey

Cycles X

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 17.7 x 15.4 x 3.9 inch

$3,962

Sculpture, Conversation II, Philip Hearsey

Conversation II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 21.3 x 10.6 x 3.1 inch

$3,245

Sculpture, Trio III, Philip Hearsey

Trio III

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 5.1 x 4.1 x 3.7 inch

$993

Sculpture, Recognition, Philip Hearsey

Recognition

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 11.6 x 5.9 x 4.9 inch

$2,318

Sculpture, Ritual, Philip Hearsey

Ritual

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 10.2 x 4.7 x 4.3 inch

$2,318

Sculpture, Probability, Philip Hearsey

Probability

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 16.5 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch

$4,305

Sculpture, Instinct, Philip Hearsey

Instinct

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 14.6 x 12.6 x 3.9 inch

$4,967

Sculpture, Warp, Philip Hearsey

Warp

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 18.9 x 10 x 4.3 inch

$4,967

Sculpture, Westering, Philip Hearsey

Westering

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 21.7 x 17.7 x 7.1 inch

$4,967

Sculpture, Marking Time II, Philip Hearsey

Marking Time II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 24.6 x 7.5 x 4.7 inch

$3,643

Sculpture, Marking Time III [A], Philip Hearsey

Marking Time III [A]

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 22.8 x 13 x 3.9 inch

$3,643

Sculpture, Let's Go II, Philip Hearsey

Let's Go II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 16.5 x 14.2 x 3.9 inch

$2,318

Sculpture, Shelter I, Philip Hearsey

Shelter I

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 14.6 x 12.6 x 10.6 inch

$4,967

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Who is the artist?

Philip Hearsey is a British sculptor born in 1946 who lives and works in Longtown, Herefordshire, UK. Philip has exhibited his work throughout the UK. He specializes in sand casting to make sculptures that engage the quality of bronze as a noble material in its own right. Casting in sand moulds is a simple and ancient method far removed from the sophisticated lost wax operation used by most art foundries. The sand casting process is relentless and unforgiving – the foundry is no place for a delicate original. It denies a complexity of form that imposes a disciplinary and enriching simplicity. Color is achieved in many ways. The most common and widely used method is to oxidize or patinate the bronze by employing the same chemical reaction that occurs in nature, but using a combination of mild heat and stronger solutions to achieve a faster result. Patination can be enhanced by the application of a transparent colorwash that maintains the inimitable variegated effects that are possible with oxidization, whilst producing a more vivid finish. The most usual colorwash is acrylic, but oil-bound washes or colored waxes are sometimes used. Coloring can also be achieved by painting alone and often this technique is utilized on part of a sculpture in combination with patination. Painting allows a greater range of colors than patination alone. All coloring is finished and protected by a marine grade lacquer and/or wax.

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When was Philip Hearsey born?

The year of birth of the artist is: 1946