Simon is a sculptor living and working in the North Pennines. As a child he spent as much time as possible in the woods and fields near his home, exploring and drawing the creatures that lived within them, especially the animals and birds. 

Simons has spent many years experimenting with different techniques and materials but his work primarily stems from direct observation of the subject. The stylistic and constructional considerations are secondary to portraying the subject as honestly as he can, seeking to capture a sense of awareness rather than realism in a literal sense.