Barn owl sculpture by Bunyan & Breeze

The Craftsmen

Bunyan & Breeze

Two craftsmen,
one forge

Bunyan & Breeze is the collaboration of two craftsmen — Andy Bunyan and Andy Breeze — working from a forge in Oxfordshire with a shared belief that metal can capture life in a way no other material can.

Andy Bunyan brings a craftsman's precision to the forge — a foundation in Mechanical Engineering and a long career in industry, now channelled into the craft that first excited him as a young craftsman. Andy Breeze is the artist of the partnership, combining metalwork with a painter's eye to bring warmth and character to every finished piece.

Every piece begins with observation — hours watching birds in the garden and the hedgerows, sketching in notebooks until the character of each species is understood. Only then does the steel go into the forge.

The process is entirely handmade — hammered at the anvil, detailed with punches and chisels, finished with natural patinas. No casting, no CNC, no paint.

Wren sculpture on post
Barn owl in flight sculpture

The Materials

Honest materials, honest making

Mild steel

The primary material — robust, workable, and beautiful when finished. Sheet stock is hand-selected for each piece.

Natural patinas

Colour comes from the metal itself — controlled rust, vinegar bluing, heat treatment. Never paint. The finish deepens with age.

Oil sealing

Every piece is sealed with protective oil, allowing the natural character of the steel to show while preserving it for decades.

Copper & brass

Used for accent detail on selected pieces — adding colour and warmth through inlay rather than surface treatment.

Barn owl landing sculpture

“Every piece takes as long as it takes. There's no rushing the anvil, and no shortcut to character.”

Bunyan & Breeze

Where to Find Us

Partners & stockists

Gallery Stockist

Park Gallery

Our owl sculptures are stocked at Park Gallery in Cheltenham — one of Gloucestershire's finest contemporary galleries. No appointment needed.

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Partner Craftsmen

Andy's Metal Art

Our partner studio specialising in smaller decorative metalwork pieces — birds, flowers and gift items forged with the same dedication to craft.

andysmetalart.co.uk

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Craft Fairs 2026

See us in person

Come and handle the sculptures, feel the weight of the steel, and talk to us directly about commissions. No appointment needed at any fair.

Handmade OxfordJune 2026
Cholsey Craft FairJuly 2026
Lechlade Craft FairOctober 2026
Nature in Art FairOct–Nov 2026
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