Sculpture
The Water Vole Book
Yesterday I received a copy of The Water Vole Book by Hugh Warwick. It is part of a series of nature books edited by Jane Russ and published by Graffeg in Llanelli, Wales. Graffeg very kindly sent it to me as the beginning of the chapter about this little mammal in Myths, Art and […]
Waxwing
Waxwings are seen from October to March, over-wintering here before heading back to Scandinavia to breed in the northern forests. Often they gather in large flocks, feeding in berry-laden trees and bushes. They’re known for their soft, silky plumage and remarkable colouring – the red tips to the wings (which, it is said, look […]
Cynibil
There were four brothers Cedd, Chad, Cynibil and Caelin. All were tutored by St Aiden in Lindisfarne to help in transforming the 7th Century Celts and Anglo Saxons from Pagans to Christians. The brothers founded an Abbey in the North York Moors, the land donated to them in 654 at Lastingham. However the area […]
Flowers from the Zechstein Sea
Some 250 million years ago the Cadeby stone I’ve carved these flowers in, was being formed in the shallow tropical Zechstein sea. Now this Magnesian Limestone is only found in a few places in the North East of England. Where outcrops exist and have been subject to many decades of weathering the area has […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]