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Pinkfoot Gallery
Yesterday I packaged up sculpture for delivery to a new gallery for me – Pinkfoot Gallery in Cley, North Norfolk. The gallery will be showing and selling my stone sculpture in company with their other artists and sculptors. The acclaimed gallery owner Sarah Whittley, alongside being a writer and publisher, has a passion for […]
Birdsong
With the lighter mornings I’m hearing the beginnings of the dawn chorus. There was a very sketchy start by a Blackbird this morning, but it soon got into its stride. Just as bird songs are taking shape in the garden, bird sculptures are forming in the workshop. This new one also enjoying the early […]
Byland by Moonlight
Byland, in North Yorkshire, was built during the 12th century and rose to become one of the largest Cistercian Abbeys in Britain. The magnificent west entrance to the church is clearly visible, with the west range of the cloister. The imposing scale of other sections is only hinted at by the ruins. My visit […]
Merry Christmas
M e r r y C h r i s t m a s & Happy New Year
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 […]