Leosa Dwyer

Model Maker and Sculptor for Film and Television


About Me

I am a Trained Model Maker with over 3 years experience, my specialties lie in fibreglassing and sculpting but i also possess an extensive range of other skills which you can find listed below.In addition to my current skillset, I am always seeking to learn new skills and techniques within model making. I possess a creative and analytical mindset, enabling me to translate ideas into tangible, functional designs. Additionally, my strong problem-solving skills allow me to overcome challenges and help others. Collaboration and effective communication are key aspects of my work. I value working alongside clients and colleagues to understand their needs and gather feedback.Thank you for visiting my website, please explore my portfolio and feel free to get in touch.


Skills

Full, clean, automatic British driving licence held for 7 years.Digital
I have had training in using Rhino and 3D printers.
Experience in translating digital designs into precise clay sculpts.
Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Design and Planning
have extensive experience in collaborating with and solving design issues with clients and communicating with other departments involved in the project. I am able to plan a production process and timeline.
Workshop
I have experience in the safe use of most workshop and handheld machinery including CNC machines,
I also have a basic understanding of wielding and metalworking.

Spray Painting (guns and airbrushes)
Hand painting
Texturing
Weathering
Sanding and finishing
Metal armature making
Adhering decals and wraps

Clay Sculpting
Mould Making
Polystyrene carving
Fibreglassing
Mould making
Casting in various materials
Amending fibreglass casts

Vacuum casting
Woodcarving and basic joinery
Leather-working
Sewing (Machine and hand)
Plaster running
Foam patterning and assembly
Glass cutting, foiling, and soldering


My Work

Proportions London

Modelmaker
2023 - Present

The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022)

Camouflage It


University Work

The Harp

Year 3
12 Weeks

This Harp is inspired by the one described in the A Court of Thorns and Roses book series, currently being made into a television series I created this harp as a prop design with the goal of making sure it was true to specifications in the book as well as small and light enough for the actors to carry as needed while still being made from wood.This piece is entirely made from wood, the carvings are all done by hand with traditional carving tools apart from the scales in the neck which were done using a CNC machine and finished by hand.As seen at New Blades 2023!

Bust Sculpture

Year 3
12 Weeks

Inspired by Auguste Rodin’s famous sculpture The Kiss, I aimed to replicate the intimacy of the sculpture and create a bespoke piece for a home makeover television series.This piece was sculpted in clay and then cast in plaster. The mould was made using silicone and plaster and comprised of two pieces for each bust. After casting, each was fitted with a steel rod for support.As seen at New Blades 2023!

Bear Corbel

Year 2
10 Weeks

Inspired by the new live action Disney movies, This Sandstone Bear was designed as part of a corbel for a set on Disney’s upcoming live action movie Snow White.This piece was sculpted in clay and then cast in resin. The mould was made using silicone and plaster and comprised of three pieces, with the ears being cast completely separately and then reattached after casting.As seen at New Blades 2023!

The Bug Progect

Year 2
4 Weeks

Similarly to The Shell Project, for this project, the brief was to create a scaled up a bug of our choice using reduction sculpting techniques in chemiwood, and sculpting any small parts, such as the antennas or feet in milliput. the hardest part about this project was the fragility of the legs and antenna when being assembled and attached.

The Shell Project

Year 2
4 Weeks

For this project the brief was to create a scaled-up version of a shell, this was done as a clay sculpt and then moulded with a two-part silicone and plaster mould, and then cast in resin, the resin cast is hollow as to not waste materials and make sure that the model is not too heavy, the hardest part about this project was the painting as all of the paint from each wash of colour would seep into the indented texture of the shell

Life Casting

Year 2
4 Weeks

To create this Viking-inspired arm brace I created a life cast of a friend's arm in plaster, I then sculpted my design on top and made a plaster mold of my sculpt and cast in latex, this was then trimmed and painted the latex cast which I glued onto a leather base, attaching straps and buckles to make the piece wearable. I would have liked to include some stitching on the leather as an extra detail but did not have time.

Time Machine

Year 2
8 Weeks

This is a second-year piece for our Time Machine Project. Originally inspired by telephones of the 40s and 50s, I recreated a WW2 Dictograph as my time machine, with a secret compartment for all the controls.This piece is made using a variety of techniques and materials including, laser cutting plywood, steam bending veneer, 3D printing, and lathing and reductive sculpting in chemiwood.

Faberge Egg

Year 1
4 Weeks

The brief for this project was to make a Faberge egg inspired by an art movement and include a way for the egg to open. I chose Art Nouveau as my art movement, featuring a simple ribbon hinge with a hidden decorative catch at the top.though my original mechanism was much more complex. this project taught me how to vacuum form and mold, cast and heat bend low relief, as well as the importance of not over-engineering a design.

The Door Project

Year 1
2 Weeks

This simple project taught me how to properly scale objects, translate a photograph into technical drawings, and then into a three-dimensional model. The challenge for this project was to not use any filler so I needed to make sure that all of my technical drawings and measurements were precise, I used a CNC Machine to help me with this for the parts made using 5mm acrylic like the stairs.

My Work

2021 - Present

Proportions London 2023 - Present

Tate Modern

The Royal Collection

Jhon Lewis

Warner Brothers Studio Tours

Britiish Museum

Other Projects

V&A Museum

De Beers

Sculpting

making new collections

Lords Cricket grounds

Barbie (2023)

Greens Team

The Man Who Fell To Earth (2022)

Camouflage It

University Work

University of Hertfordshire
2020 - 2023

The Harp

Bust Sculpture

The Bear

The Bug Project

The Shell Project

Life Casting

Time Machine

Faberge Egg

The Door Project