"Favorite professional miniature figure sculptors?" Topic

I wish I could provide a list of all of the sculptors in the business today, but must confess that I know few of their names.

So, if you know their names, provide us with your favorites. Please also share information about the manufacturer and ranges you find represent their best work.

It is only in recent years that manufacturers have identified the sculptors. Most of my figures were purchased way before then so frankly, I have no idea who sculpted them.

A number of the "old school" manufacturers sculpted their own figures.

Kev Adams at Hasslefree----also most fond of the post apoc

Most longtime fan of…Julie Guthrie…Reaper---nuff said

I don't believe in cults of personality for manufactured products.

I'm Team Hicks, although there are so many really good ones working today.

Kev White of Hasslefree is one of my favs too…
The Perrys obviously and Brian Nelson of former GW ranks.
Daniel Cockersell ex FW now Weta, and Simon Egan of Forge World are all right up there.

I've always like Mark Sims sculpting (of Crusader Miniatures fame), as well as Copplestone, The Perrys and Kev White. But also Julie Guthrie and Sandra Garrity on the fantasy side.

Damon.

Chris Fitzpatrick, now of Crocodile Games. I met him at a convention a few years back, and he was a really nice guy who was willing to take time away from his business to discuss sculpting tecniques with me.

I thought his work for the Dark Eldar was good, his stuff for Tal Partha was better, and his various Wargods minis are great. I especially like the Basti, cat people rarely turn out well but his whole range of them is spot on.

Tony Barton's work is consistently outstanding and is always so well designed and produced.

I buy lots of Old Glory and have no idea who sculpted them.

Winston,
probably a gentleman named Chris Hughes, also of Sash and Saber. I was going to add him to the list as well as the Perris gentlemen who do the OG 15mm FPW line, and whoever sculpted the RAFM Charlie Company line of figs. Last but not least, dont remember his name, but whoever did the Eureka 15 French Indochina range,.

Since this will be a poll – maybe include a picture of a representative sculpt for ID purposes?

So many good and great sculptors out there, but some of my favourites are:-
Bob Olley
Werner Klocke
Tom Meier
The Perrys
Sandra Garrity
Julie Guthrie
Chris Fitzpatrick
Jeff Grace
Bob Murch

Well the list is practically endless these days, so much choice & so little time

No love for Mark Copplestone? After him Paul Hicks and Bob Murch for me.
LB

Forrest Harris – Knuckleduster War of 1812 series. A sculptor, manufacturer, distributor and war gamer…what a guy! They are superb figures, particularly horses/mounted men.

I wish he would apply his digital magic to the War of 1812 figures.

Paul Hicks, Brigade Games – Napoleonic and War of 1812 ranges. His sculptures are exquisite gems that are a joy to paint.

Alec Brown, Front Rank – Napoleonic particularly British are excellent sculpts that are a joy to paint as well.

Perry brothers – also exquisite figures that are a pleasure to paint. Also, I respect their daring to venture into periods that most manufacturers would not dare to.

In alphabetic order:

Forrest Harris
Bob Murch
Bob Olley

Alphabetic because I think ranking amoung my top three is meaningless. Their figures are the ones for which I will pay more than a buck a body.

Colin Patten.

Richard Ansell who sculpts the Fife and Drum and Minden Miniatures lines

Bob Murch of Pulp Figures

The Perry Brothers

Mark Copplestone

Jim

Who was the sculptor for the original FAA WWII line? Anyone know?

I think that Richard Ansel is an amazingly talented sculptor.

Perrys

I really like the sculptor for Conquest Woodland Indians, Steve Saleh, Mark Copplestone and the Perrys.

Just received Flint and Feather Huron and Iroquois so I am very impressed with Bob Murch.

Sean Harrison
PF
Anton Ducrot
Steve "CoolHand3d" Tyler
Rodrick Campbell (Highlander Studios Inc)

I might be biased though

Hahahahaah H…you're a class act bud :)
Love the Hades team BTW!

;)

Mike Broadbent