In 2008 I entered the prestigious call from Artists Newsletter www.a-n.co.uk for a national call for artists from all over the country to apply for the Broomhill National Sculpture Prize. The call was to submit your design, concept and maquette for a sculpture. Ten finalists would be picked and would be awarded the commission to realise their sculptures and exhibit for the year at Broomhill in Devon. I sketched out my design, made my maquette and sent off my application feeling pleased that I had managed to do so before the deadline. Then waited. I was honoured when I was announced as one of the chosen finalists and commissioned to produce my sculpture.

This was a fantastic experience - producing, delivering, installing sculpture across the country. The work was well received and came joint 3rd in the public vote.