Sculpture
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. […]
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. […]
September Birds
September Birds sculpture carved in sandstone. These birds are part of my collection showing at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show held at Newby Hall in Ripon. Tomorrow I’m setting up – stand GS32 – ready for the opening on Friday – the show runs 13 – 15 September. I’ll be exhibiting stone sculpture and a […]
Sculpted Shell-shaped Birdbath
Sculpted shell-shaped Birdbath with graceful fluted rim carved in fine Yorkstone. Stages showing the detail and process of carving the natural stone shell-shaped Birdbath from a block of raw stone through roughing out, shaping and finishing the surface. Shell Birdbath – Howley Park Sandstone – 24″ x 20″ x 8″ – £1500.00 […]
Fox Cub
Fox Cub sculpture carved in Hazeldean Sandstone As the gorse is in magnificent bloom just now, I thought Fox Cub would appreciate being in the wild landscape amongst the perfumed spikes, so we set off for the Common to enjoy the early morning sunshine.
Hare with a brown back
Sculpture of a sitting Hare carved in Yorkstone. This is one of the pieces heading to Norton Way Gallery very shortly for their upcoming exhibition at the Affordable Art Fair – Hampstead Heath, London – May 8-12. And you can see here how it came by its name – Hare with a brown back […]