Sculpture collections

Yorkstone – 20” x 5 ½” x 9”

I watched a collection of birds that came down to a nearby Hawthorn in the hedgerow.They flitted between branches in search of the largest, ripest berries.Very soon a squabbles erupted with a frenzy of wings, beaks and loud vocalisation.One of the birds saw this bush as its own and instead of feasting, spent its time in the serious task of seeing off invaders.

The scene inspired Guardian Bird –  (guardian of the berries) the bird sculpture has a protective spirit, looking out for its supply of Hawthorn berries as they ripen in the late summer sunshine.

It is a bird simple in form, but strong with intent.

There’s something of a seabird in this carving - I almost called it Looking Out to Sea (maybe it is a relative of the Guillemot). The raw block of stone, before carving, had a twisting, arching feel and this is what determined the pose - of a bird appearing to look over its shoulder, directing its gaze out to engage with the wider world.

Carved in Polyphant - a Cornish Soapstone, which presents with mottled colouring of greys, greens and yellows, on a deep, richly dark background. I’ve polished it to a soft sheen. Polyphant is a delicate stone and will not tolerate well our damp, frosty winters, so this is a piece for indoors.

11” x 5 ½ “ x 11”

I love to watch birds in my garden and around the workshop. At the moment the Blackbirds are busy in the apple tree, and beneath, foraging on the fallen fruit. The Wrens spend a lot of time there too (their nest this year was nearby) singing at the top of their voices.

A garden bird carved in Tadcaster Limestone.

8” x 4” x 6 ½ “

Yorkshire sandstone

7” x 3” x 3”

A small bird sculpture created in collaboration with ‘The Breathing Space’ garden at the Harrogate Flower Show, designed by Melissa Morton Garden Design.

A piece carved for quiet places where we pause, shaped for calm, warmth and connection to nature.

Price is for one bird - please select from the options.

Yorkstone - 20” x 9” x 10”

So often my thoughts turn to concern about nature, the environment and conservation and what, if anything, I can do to help in supporting the beauty and diversity of the natural world and maybe provoke contemplation of environmental issues. Subjects such as habitat loss, climate, sustainability, and in particular our persecution of, and seeming disregard for wildlife.

The Badger is perhaps a symbol of how much we need to change our attitudes to nature and find a way forward where humans and wildlife exist together in harmony.

The sculpture will I hope convey some of the Badger’s resolute character, its solid and undaunted spirit and celebrate its brave family and social bonds.