Richard Anthony Jones - Artist Blacksmith
Richard is a young artist blacksmith whose studio forge is situated in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd at Dyserth, Denbighshire, North Wales.
After studying metal sculptures at St. David’s College Llandudno he went on to study blacksmithing at Hereford College. During his studies he worked with blacksmiths in Poland and France and returned to North Wales to begin work as a journeyman, developing his skills working with a local restoration blacksmith.
In 2002 he realised his ambition and set up his own ‘Heat and Beat Studio Forge’ at Dyserth where, using traditional tools and techniques he undertakes a wide range of commissioned work including traditional and contemporary iron work, interior and exterior furniture, restoration, architectural design projects, ornamental water and garden sculptures.
In particular, Richard’s love of nature and the water environment. are expressed in his contemporary decorative work and sculptures, which include plants, animals, and fishes.
