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Pigeon Sculpture
I think I read somewhere that Pigeons were the first domesticated bird. Darwin wrote much about them in his publication The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, having for many years bred Pigeons and used them as an example to illustrate the extent of variation in domesticated species. Perhaps our association with them […]
Big Garden Birdwatch 2025
Enjoying being part of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch again this January. I’ve seen already Blackbird, Robin, Dunnock, Wren, Pigeon, Crow, Jackdaw and heard the Buzzard. Also a special treat five Grey Wagtails feeding in the adjacent field. They’ve been there over the past few days, along with a flock of Redwings and Fieldfares. […]
Merry Christmas
Happy festive season – wishing you a very Merry Christmas
Hedgerow Birds sculpture
Hedgerow Birds – carved in Yorkstone – 6″ x 2″ x 4″ Often when I sit quietly for a moment, perhaps assessing my progress with a sculpture, or to rest weary arms, I’m joined by little birds. They hop and flit out of the nearby hedgerow where they must have been hiding or feeding. […]
Ball Eye Blue stone vases
These exceptional vases are now back in stock in my online shop, just a few, making use of the last of this stone that I have. The markings in this sophisticated, special and very rare stone are exquisite. It’s name is Ball Eye Blue (sometimes nick-named ‘Blue John’). The vases are for dry stems […]
White Owl
White Owl – carved in Portland Limestone is currently showing as part of the Winter collection at Norton Way Gallery. The exhibition runs from 23 November to January 25, 2025. View other Owl sculpture
Robin sculpture
Robin sculpture carved in Kilkenny Limestone. This little bird was a commissioned sculpture owing to the bird’s relevance as a symbol of good luck, happiness and as a messenger for lost, loved ones. The folklore surrounding this strikingly feathered songbird captures our imagination and heart like no other. I see them here every day, […]
Bird Preening sculpture
It is a lovely thing to sit quietly and watch a bird preen, they’re so particular and thorough. For good reason of course, birds rely on their feathers for waterproofing as well flight. As they go round the wings and tail they’re stretching and pulling to reach the further-most parts and extend themselves into […]
Partridges Sculpture
Partridges sculpture – a pair of Partridges sitting closely together, in a quiet but alert pose. This bird garden sculpture is based on the Grey Partridge and suggests a breeding pair with an established bond. A life-size Partridges sculpture carved in Yorkstone. Partridges
Beaver sculpture
A few images of my recently carved Beaver sculpture in Yorkstone. I loved carving this piece – the shape and solidity of Beavers suggest stone is the right and most suitable material to represent them. A close view showing the carving detail in the Beaver’s head, capturing the expressive nature of this endearing mammal. […]