Ian is an award-winning metal artist based in the Lincolnshire Wolds. After studying at Hereford College of Art & Design, he earned the title of AWCB – Associate of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths. His work has been exhibited and collected worldwide, with pieces in Palm Springs, Mumbai, the Czech Republic, the South Pacific, and beyond.

One of Ian’s notable public works, NEST, was commissioned by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust to mark 75 years of Sir Peter Scott. Located on the A38 at Slimbridge, it won the 2023 CPRE Gloucestershire Award.

Ian is a multi-award-winning artist showing at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and RHS Hampton Court Flower Show, winning awards for his work. His bespoke pieces are regularly commissioned by celebrities, interior designers, garden landscapers and private collectors.

You may also recognise Ian from the BBC’s award-winning series Make It at Market, where he has helped aspiring makers successfully turn their crafts into full-time businesses for two consecutive years.