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
Well, it turns out that wizards are like the proverbial bus. You go years without any and then two commissions come along at once. And not just any wizard either! Can you believe I was working on two Gandalfs at the same time?! For those who don’t know, Gandalf is one of the wizards in … 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
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
Earlier this year a client invited me back to her farm to give new life back to a fallen oak tree by creating a sculpture in it. I’d already made her a Hydra Sculpture in the past (you can see it HERE) so when I saw the branches and shape of the fallen oak, there … Read more
As an artist it’s a great compliment when a client returns for another sculpture. That’s exactly what happened with the piece featured in today’s blog: A charming pheasant sculpture in oak, created for a local estate… THE CLIENT One of the perks of my job is that I get to meet all kinds of interesting … 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
My first finished sculpture of this year is a bespoke James Bond sculpture – with a twist. Well, technically it’s a wall hanging, but what’s in a word?! I’ve made it to help raise funds for an incredible local charity, The Movement Centre based at Robert Jones & Agnes Hunto Orthopaedic Hospital. And – something … 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