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
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
As we reach the end of 2023 I thought it was fitting for my final blog to be a review of the year in chainsaw carving sculptures. Join me as I go month by month through the year and highlight some of my favourite pieces… Review of the Year in Sculptures: January 2023 My first … Read more
Over the years I’ve created several fairy sculptures. Some have been humblingly popular such as my fairy on a swing and my oak fairy. They’re all very different from each other but also all share certain characteristics we’ve come to expect of fairies. That is, a peaceful, ethereal expression and wings. Did you know though … Read more
I’ve had dragons on the brain recently! And on the studio floor! If you follow me on social media, you may have seen my recent Redwood Dragon sculpture. I’m also working on another dragon sculpture at the moment which is going to breathe fire! Dragons are a fun subject for a sculpture and obviously there’s … Read more
People often ask why I don’t use any kind of colour or finish on my sculptures (I explain that a bit here). I’m also often asked how I create certain effects on my sculptures. If you’ve ever wondered about either (or both!) of these things, this is the blog for you! Keep reading for some … Read more
Last year my clients’ Blue Atlas Cedar became dangerous. It was leaning over the house and had to be cut back, leaving a 12′ stump perfect for a sculpture! They contacted me to give it new life as a bespoke wildlife pillar. Read on to find out more… Bespoke Wildlife Pillar: The Brief My clients … Read more
This week on my social media I shared a photo of half of my recent chainsaw carving fantasy bird table. I asked people to guess who was underneath, but nobody got it! The answer is…Mickey Mouse! I thought I’d share some of the process and background in this week’s blog as my reveal… Chainsaw Carving … Read more
Last Friday was World Elephant Day which made it the perfect day for unveiling one of my latest pieces: An elephant and calf sculpture in Cypress. The sculpture is popular among my social media followers, so I thought I’d share a bit about the story. Thanks to my client for their help with this blog. … Read more
This week Simon installed his Love Leading the Pilgrim sculpture at Biddulph Old Hall. It’s been popular on social media, so we wanted to share more about the sculpture and the story behind it. It’s fascinating! A big thank you to client Brian Vowles for his input on the blog this week. Meet … Read more