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I was brought up on a smallholding by my Artist parents where my affinity for the natural world was nurtured. My first job, after finding school was not for me, was in forestry on Gorhambury Estate near St Albans where my relationship with trees and wood was developed. I have now been carving for over twenty years and exhibit my work regularly during Oxford and Bucks Art Weeks and Open Studio events. I joined Bicester Sculpture Group about ten years ago to increase the range of materials I used and to learn casting techniques. I am currently tutor technician for the group passing on my skills in welding and casting. TEACHING As well as working at the Bicester Sculpture Group I teach Woodcarving for all abilities at the Queens Park Arts Centre in Aylesbury. The times and details of the classes can be found at www.qpc.org . I also provide tuition for small groups, up to five , at my own workshop.

Friday 19 June 2009

"Harpy"


harpy    n. Gk and L Myth
        Rapacious monster with womans face and body, and bird's wings and claws.
I carved this creature from Sweet Chestnut while still green.
The natural turn of the log and a well placed knot were leaders into the design that emerged.
Its form is one seen  in medieval literature and hence in church architecture.

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