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Perched Wren sculpture
Perched Wren – a sculpture carved in Yorkstone revealing a rather plump bird (as you often see them in Winter months) with perky, upright tail and head lifted as if about to burst into song.
More Owls
I’m delighted to say that Little Hushwings are now back in stock and available to purchase through my online shop – thank you for your patience in waiting for them to be carved!
Ugla sculpture
The word Ugla means Owl (an old Norse word) – and these small owl sculptures fitted the name perfectly I thought. This one, with feet, is carved in Tadcaster Limestone, a creamy pale yellow stone with a slightly speckled appearance. And this little Ugla is carved in the winter white Portland Limestone. Both are […]
Home – 40 years in the Making
The Craft Centre and Design Gallery in Leeds are celebrating 40 years with a very special exhibition. Established in 1982 the gallery’s aim is to show the talent, skill, originality and beauty of contemporary craft by makers based in the UK. The current exhibition Home – 40 years in the Making marks their anniversary […]
A Grand Day Out – Cornish Soapstone
Recently I got a call from the makers of Susan Calman’s television series A Grand Day Out. Susan was to visit the South Coast of Cornwall (a return visit as she loves it so much), and the beautiful Cornish Soapstone got a little mention in the programme. This episode featured some of my carvings […]
Marly Bird for Manchester
Marly Bird carved in Ancaster Weatherbed Limestone is one of the new pieces I’m showing at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. The Fair is from 13-16 October at the beautiful Victoria Baths venue in Manchester. Details about the Fair and for full list of exhibitors and ticket information visit Great Northern Events […]
Hedgepig and Hawthorn
Hedgepig – Hedgehog sculpture carved in Ancaster Weatherbed Limestone At the moment I’m feeding a Hedgehog that is visiting the garden, it appears just as the light is fading each evening. It moves very fast at times, surprising me with how quickly it runs. These bursts are interspersed with moments when it is still, […]
Stone Sculpture and naturalistic planting
If you missed the Beautiful & Useful Fair – here are a few images from the weekend. One of the lovely things about exhibiting at the Beautiful & Useful Fair is the venue. The Fair is held at Sussex Prairie Garden in Henfield which lends the most beautiful backdrop for my sculpture. This naturalistic […]
Beautiful & Useful Fair this weekend
It is the Beautiful & Useful Fair this weekend, so I’m gathering up pieces ready to show. These are Serpentine vases in the softest green colour with hints of warm gold with white veining and mottling. Each vase shaped and then polished to bring out the glorious colours. Every stone vase has a glass […]