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
In the Autumn of 2024, I had the fantastic experience of travelling to Switzerland for a commission. The job was in a beautiful part of the country and our clients were fantastic hosts. We enjoyed the local scenery and cuisine at the weekends and were blessed with great weather throughout. It was one of my … Read more
HAPPY NEW YEAR! And welcome to my first blog of 2025!I like to end each year (or start the next one!) with a review of the sculptures I’ve made, and pick a favourite from each month. 2024 was a busy year in the workshop with some brilliant commissions so it hasn’t been an easy task. … 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
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
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
The Easter holidays are approaching, and for some of you that hopefully gives opportunity to spend some time relaxing. Maybe you’ll be going on holiday. Perhaps it’ll be more of a ‘staycation’ finding things to do around your home. For anyone who is going to be in this neck of the woods this Easter holiday … Read more
Earlier in February I was able to spend some time in the beautiful Cotswolds. Not for a holiday though! Rather, I was working in lovely Gretton where I created a sculpture of King Charles hiding in an oak tree. No, not King Charles III! Rather, a sculpture telling the story of the time King Charles … Read more