Criticism. Critique. Appraisal. Assessment. All words that can cause anxiety and stress. It’s not easy to deal with criticism, but as an artist where what we do is so personal, it can have a bit of an extra sting. In my blog about taking care on my mental health I mentioned the importance of not … Read more
Mental Health is a HUGE topic at the moment. If you’ve read my blog on creativity and mental health or listened to my episode of Mind Your Head Podcast, you’ll know I’ve been on a bit of a journey with mine. I recently shared some of my tips for taking care of the body as … Read more
I think we all know that every career comes with its benefits and struggles. Creating sculptures with chainsaws is no different! I’ve found it’s important to be intentional about taking care of my health as a carver. This is for both my immediate wellbeing and comfort, but also for longevity. A couple of recent health-related … Read more
Simon is going to be making a series of videos and blogs to share maintenance tips with other chainsaw carvers. We kick that series off this week with this blog about carving bar maintenance for chainsaw carvers… What Is a Chainsaw Bar? For readers who aren’t regular chainsaw users, the bar has the vital job … Read more
Welcome to the second in our series on starting out in chainsaw carving. In the first blog, Simon shared basic pointers. You can find it at www.treecarving.co.uk/tips-for-getting-started-in-chainsaw-carving/ if you missed it. This week we move on to share a few tips on putting together a basic kit for starting chainsaw carving… Basic Kit … Read more
One of the things Simon loves about his work is that he gets to spend a lot of time outdoors. However, carving in all weather does come with its challenges! So today we want to share some tips for chainsaw carving in the sun… #1: Stay Hydrated. Hydration is always the most important … Read more
Simon is often asked about how to start chainsaw carving. The reality is, everyone’s journey will look a little different. However, there are some principles that are pretty much universally true. And there are definitely things that Simon and his team have learned over the years, that could benefit others. So, these are his top … Read more
A chainsaw carving sculpture can be a great addition to your home or business. It’s a lovely way to give life back to a tree that is dead, diseased or dangerous. As well as being a beautiful piece of art in its own right, it can also add value to your attraction or home. However, … Read more
We thought this would be a good week for something a little different, and a little fun. Simon has been sponsored by Stihl since 2017. It’s a perfect partnership, and a truly authentic one, as he really does love the quality, and range of products. Whether it’s a chainsaw he needs or protective clothing, Stihl … Read more
One of our goals for this year, is to share a few blogs that take you behind-the-scenes, to give you a better idea of ‘life behind the sculpture’. A few weeks ago we shared a blog about working alongside Treetech as part of that. This week we want to introduce you to another company who … Read more