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
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
I’m back with another of my Tips & Tricks Blogs with some (hopefully!) useful tips for fellow sculptors! Hopefully others find it interesting too though! I’ve recently completed a large dragon sculpture that needed several pieces adding on. I thought I’d walk you through that process and share some tips for constructing large sculptures. I … 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
This blog is a little different as I’m not going to be focusing on sculptures I’ve made! Rather, this week I’m sharing the brilliant new invertebrate sculptures at Marford Quarry created by my employee, Paul Edwards… Introducing Paul! Before I go any further though, let me introduce Paul properly! Paul and I met by chance … Read more
Back in March 2022 Stihl released a new bit of kit that I’ve found incredibly helpful: The Advance ProCOM. If you’re interested in the full spec and description, you can read it HERE. In brief though, the ProCOM is a set of ear defenders that doubles as a communication tool. It’s tailored specifically to the … Read more
In the past I’ve created a few memorial pieces. For example, my scupture of Robyn or this robin memorial bench. It’s a beautiful thing as an artist to be able to help someone in their grief and create a meaningful tribute to their loved one. Each time I’ve been asked, it’s truly been a privilege. … Read more
In 2022 Matthew Crabbe and I opened The Titan Arcadia Gallery under the banner of Titan Arcadia. We have a vision that through the gallery, we will showcase, encourage, equip and inspire both current and aspiring artists. Part of fulfilling that vision is that we’ll be host seminars and workshops utilising both of our experiences … Read more
Over the years I’ve tried lots of different chainsaw bars. Sugihara. Husqvarna. Stihl. And more! I found some brands have a bad reputation and are often avoided – including Sithl. However, I’ve had a Stihl bar that lasted four years! What I’ve discovered is that when it comes to chainsaw bars, it isn’t so much … Read more
Sometimes a sculpture is exciting because the subject is a challenge or I get to try a new skill. And sometimes a sculpture is exciting because of the story, the background, the historic connections. My latest ‘reveal’ (the Final Fantasy VII Buster Sword tree sculpture) is one of those… Background to the Buster Sword Tree … Read more