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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.

Wednesday, 2 June 2010

"Amy" Winehouse


I was inspired to carve this image of Amy after producing a wild image of her in clay. I had used a real leaf to imprint in the clay the patterns that produce her beehive hair style.
The carving is about 24" tall from a yew log. The variations in colour are between the white sapwood. almost orange heart wood and pinks around knots.

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Tilia Vulgaris

One of my favourite designs for the traditional Green Man image that I carve. This one is in lime with lime leaves as the crowning glory.

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