Archive for the ‘Carrie’s News’ Category

Hare carving

Thursday, June 11th, 2020

I've been dying to show you this carving, it was a commission for a birthday present so naturally I had to wait until it had been received. Thankfully the birthday girl loved my carving.. [nggallery id=444] I have carved him out of a piece of French limestone.

Re-opening

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020

Hi everyone, It's a tricky time for so many people and I am not going to lie, these last few months have been a real struggle mentally.  I have tried to keep busy with my carving and drawing, gardening and tidying but I am looking forward to welcoming you all back...it ...

Model of George Hyatt

Thursday, May 28th, 2020

Here are the latest photos, I still have some refining to do but the clay needs to dry a bit so that I can carve it. The first photo is before I added the moustache and hat. It is important to model the face as a whole before adding facial hair ...

Clay maquettes

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

I am currently working on some scale clay models. When I am finally able to make a start on the War Memorial I will have them to work from for the faces of my two soldiers. I have made wire and packing material armatures, (the second one is visible behind the ...

Appointment only

Sunday, May 24th, 2020

Hi everyone, I really hope that you are all safe and well. There is talk of Taurus Crafts opening up next month and with this in mind I have been considering how to open my shop safely. I think it will have to be either by appointment only if you would like ...