Wildwood Trust, Kent
I am, at the moment, slightly injured with a strained tendon in my shoulder which means I am restricted as to what I can achieve in the studio (which often involves some quite strenuous activity on my part). So my…
I am, at the moment, slightly injured with a strained tendon in my shoulder which means I am restricted as to what I can achieve in the studio (which often involves some quite strenuous activity on my part). So my…
I recently submitted, for the first time, to Wells Art Contemporary, which is an annual international art exhibition held in Wells Cathedral. I am delighted to say that my “Mobius T Clef” was selected and so will be on display…
Black Rhino Bust in Lime Wood. My latest project is a black rhino bust. I haven’t carved one of these for quite a few years now, and the last one I did was from plywood. I decided to carve this…
Where ever possible I like to source my wood locally - and preferably from wood which has been brought down naturally. It doesn't get much more local than just up the road in my village. I recently noticed on a…
I recently completed a commission of a much loved Shar Pei called Branston. It was a super commission and I loved sculpting all his folds and crevices. I made the original in modelling wax, and it was cast in bronze. …
I am very pleased to have had my recent carving "A Beautiful Dilemma" selected as a finalist for this years David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year competition. This piece is one of my most ambitious pieces to be carved…
World Wood Day 2021 Virtual Event. It was quite an honour (and a bit of a shock) when back in February I was approached by the organisers of the annual World Wood Day event, to produce some video presentations for…
Recently I have been commissioned to carve several burr wood sculptures. Burrs are interesting and beautiful pieces of wood. One of my favourite things in the whole carving process is when I finally get to oil the finished sculpture, and…
I am delighted to have had my "Schools of Rays" sculptures selected for this years "The Natural Eye" exhibition at the Mall galleries in London. This very prestigious event is run by the Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) and…
Some years ago now, back in the early 90's, I spent a couple of months in Congo. Most of my time was spent trying to observe Western lowland gorillas and West African dwarf crocodiles in their natural habitat - rainforest. I…