HAPPY NEW YEAR! And welcome to my first blog of 2025!I like to end each year (or start the next one!) with a review of the sculptures I’ve made, and pick a favourite from each month. 2024 was a busy year in the workshop with some brilliant commissions so it hasn’t been an easy task. … Read more
As a chainsaw carver with (ahem) *some* years experience, people often ask me about the tools I use. From time to time I review tools in a blog. For example, THIS ONE about the Stihl MS300i. You might also have seen my MS200 review or the blogs I wrote on my favourite Saburrtooth burrs or … Read more
Back in September I had the pleasure of travelling down to Chalfont St Peter for a commission. I stayed with my clients Gillian and Kevan at their stunning property while I worked on the commission. As well as being a fun commission, the place is incredible so I knew this one needed a blog! I … Read more
Can a sculpture really pay for itself? I recently shared a blog about maximising your sculpture’s potential. In the blog I share how sculptures have the potential to be more than just a static art piece. I talk about a sculpture being a way to bring community together, to tell a story, and to generate … Read more
Competitions can be very daunting. However, they can help you grow as a sculptor whatever your level. They can make a big difference too in how you respond to deadlines and design alterations at short notice! As I’ve been competiing for years now at events like APF, HuskyCup, and Sandringham, I’ve compiled some advice for chainsaw … Read more
So, you’re thinking of commissioning a sculpture for your business or community. Financially, it’s a bit of an investment and you’re not too sure. If that’s you, this blog may help. Keep reading for some of my thoughts about ways you can maximise your sculpture’s potential and really help it work for you… ON-BOARD THE … Read more
I’m just going to say it. Art can be expensive. And whilst there are reasons for the cost of art, it means that buying a piece of art for your home, business or community is not always an easy decision.I’m obviously biased, but despite the cost, there are loads of great reasons to buy a … Read more
Things got a bit meta earlier this year when I used chainsaws to create chainsaw sculptures! The sculptures were created for the opening of Contra House (Stihl’s new UK headquarters), and were started in my workshop then finished as part of a live demonstration at the event. It’s the first time I’ve been asked to … Read more
In May I had the pleasure of creating a family of wyvern sculptures for Powis Castle. As is becoming more common for me, I shared the process and progress on social media each day. They were so warmly received (thank you!), they definitely needed their own blog… THE COMMISSION The commission for the Wyvern sculpture … Read more
One of the highights of summer so far for me was making and unveiling a commemorative sculpture of Blackie the warhorse. I’ve made several memorial sculptures related to war like the Highclere Castle airman and WWII soldier in Workington. This was the first time making one for a military animal though! I love history so … Read more