Classically trained professional artist

I have a studio based in my home town of St Albans,Hertfordshire,England
My work sees me perform within a large variety of media where I have had a wide experience of sculpture and oil painting.I am a Sculptor, Painter and restorer of ecclesiastical buildings,providing bespoke devotial statues and paintings for public or private use.

Having undertaken a foundation year at Wimbledon Art School and continued my studies in Technical Arts for film and theatre, I furthered my knowledge in Florence studying at the Russian Academy of Art where I gained a real insight into aesthetics and took inspiration from the Great Masters.Working within some of Europe’s great museums and galleries increased my artistic insight. It was there that I found my true perception of the world as an artist and that inspiration stays with me to this day.

Sculpturist

I am an experienced sculptor having studied at Wimbledon college of Art for 4 years and obtaining a degree in Technical Arts and special effects for film and theatre. The majority of my work is of a Catholic nature, but I have also had experience in Madam Tussauds and the film Industry.

Oil Painting

Degree in Technical Arts for film and theatre, studied in Florence at the Russian Academy of Art where I gained insight and inspiration from the Great Masters.Working within some of Europe’s great museums and galleries increased my artistic insight.

Restoration Work

Restoration at St Anthony of Padua  magnificent Catholic Church in Anerley London. By cleaning, repairing and repainting the very dark Stations of the Cross and statues by Flemish sculptor Aloys De Beule it retored their original beauty.

"Lucy Crabtree has done some wonderful work in painting and sculpture for several church projects under our direction. She combines the depth of understand gleaned from a sound classical training with an innovative imagination, so that, while firmly rooted in tradition, her work can be said to be truly contemporary. I have seen a similar trend in some young US artists, who have rejected the revolution of the previous generation. Is this the future of ecclesiastical art? I hope so."A Delarue

Lucy is a highly talented and very accommodating artist. She was commissioned to paint a portrait of one of my pets who sadly passed away last year. From just a photograph, she produced a product of the highest standard which now holds pride of place on my loungeroom wall. It is a great way to remember a loved one, human or otherwise.
I would highly recommend this artist for those who choose to do the same.Marc Grimer Newcastle, Australia

Lucy is a delightful young artist whose on going work, of restoring our rare set of Stations of the Cross by the Flemish sculptor Aloys De Beule, has been of the highest standard.
Every attention to detail has been carefully taken and the results are outstanding.Fr Stuart Meyer. St Anthony of Padua R/C Church Anerely.

"I was struck by a picture of Lucy's painting of St Christopher and the Christ Child - its attractive colouring, dimension of figures, blended traditional motif and modern sensibility to a perferct balance. I have also seen her other works in London churches, thus I decided to commission Lucy to paint a Calvry scene with specific requests that would bring out the catechetical import and cultural provenance of this image intended for use in a seminary oratory in Macau.Discussions went down to the finest details and the execution was of finest quality and met all expectations! ”

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