A series of blogs featuring animal sculptures created by chainsaw artist Simon O’Rourke, both real and fantasy
,Honouring Earth Day 2019 We’re marking Earth Day 2019, by talking about one of Earth’s (and Tree Carving’s!) most vital resources: Trees! Trees are the biggest plants on the planet. They give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world’s wildlife. They are also the material that forms the basis for everything … Read more
Pet Portraits 11th April was National Pet Day. We loved seeing all the photos of pets online, daft bunch of animal lovers that we are! Sometimes though a photo of our furry family member is just not enough though. Over the years we have had a few people commission sculptures and illustrations of their beloved … Read more
Recently Simon was asked to take part in the BBC’s Home is Where the Art is. In each episode, three artists compete to win a commission from a mystery buyer. Simon tells us a little more about his experience. What is Home is Where The Art Is? The three artists met at the buyer’s house … Read more
Well, we promised you a year of dragons, and we don’t like to disappoint! So here they are: “Three Wise Dragons”. The Setting The dragons were a commission from Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park in Pwllheli. They are part of the new Dragon Lakes Adventure Village which opens later this month. Eventually they’ll be surrounded … Read more
“IT SIMPLY ISN’T AN ADVENTURE WORTH TELLING IF THERE AREN’T ANY DRAGONS” A quick internet search shows nobody really knows who said this any more. Whoever it was, it still holds true that there is something about a dragon story which captures imagination. That’s even more true in Wales, where dragons have been linked with … Read more
Here at Blokus Wood Carving Festival, Harry Thomas and I have put the finishing touches to a giant anglerfish sculpture. It may not be the prettiest fish in the pond, but it certainly meets the theme of world’s wildest animals. This particular piece got a couple of special additions: white painted teeth and a glow-in-the-dark … Read more
Quick update from here at the Husky Cup: the theme for this year is Viking Attack. More specifically, it’s about Vikings attacking an English village. You can see how I’m getting on with my response in the photo, below. Definitely an emotional one. The Viking era was a violent and turbulent time. I have tried … Read more
Below is a series of photos documenting the steps of the evolution of a horse sculpture, so far. As you can see, the evolution of THIS horse still has a way to go before it’s complete! We hope you enjoy seeing these early steps though. Watch out for the finished piece!