Devon and Cornwall Longwool Sheep: E.D. (British Champion Animals Collection)

All that can be seen are these fluffy white masses of wool. No legs, and only an occasional head visible. I don’t think there is a sheep breed in the world that compare for sheer volume of wool on one animal. E. D. holds the record for Champion Fleece at the last ever Royal Show, with a fleece weighing a staggering 37.5lbs (17.25kg). I knew the moment I saw him that I simply had to sculpt him – he is so, ‘Sculptural’, with all those ringlets and curls, and his strong, characterful face (and such a cute bottom!) The resulting bronze remains one of my all-time favourites.