If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ll know that I recently participated in the 2025 Blockhausen Cup (formerly Huskycup). I’ve taken part in several Blockhausen events over the years, and it’s always a great couple of weeks. There’s always a fantastic atmosphere and sense of community, whether carving or relaxing at the end … 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
As an artist, I’m often asked to create Pet Portraits. These range from wall panel illustrations to busts to fullsize portraits of much-loved pets. As a pet owner I understand that when you commission a pet portrait, it can’t just look like any old dog or cat. It needs to look like YOUR pet and … 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
With an estimated 300 million people tuning in today to watch the coronation of King Charles III, there was only one choice for today’s blog! This week I’m going to look back at some of my sculptures with a royal theme… KING CHARLES II The first of my sculptures with a royal theme is one … Read more
,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