'Harley' in Wood

This American motorcycle sculpture was a 'roaring' success.  Taking over two years to complete the commission, Michael became well known in Glasgow and Edinburgh motorcycle showrooms.  It was a daunting task as Michael initially knew very little about motorbikes.  However his eventual success was recognised in two newspaper articles and was also mentioned on television.

(Photograph courtesy of the Evening Times)

Tommy Tug

Michael was asked to produce a rocking toy, other than a horse, suitable for one or more children.  Living in Glasgow with its seafaring history, it was appropriate that the clients immediately chose Michael's conception from initial drawings.  These drawings followed many visits to Glasgow 's Museum of Transport where Michael studied models of past seagoing Scottish Tugs and Puffers.