Archive for the ‘Carrie’s News’ Category

Commission to carve a Brown Bear

Friday, January 13th, 2017

Happy New Year, As you can see I am progressing well with this commission to carve a Brown Bear eating a fish. I have drilled under his chin, that really took some doing as the stone is pretty hard but I am managing to dig out the stone to show off ...

House Names and Numbers

Thursday, December 22nd, 2016

Last commission delivered and put up. This house sign isn't carved but painted and gilded on Welsh roof slate. I currently have commissions into the beginning of March so if you would like to discuss your requirements please get in touch.  

Carving a face

Sunday, December 4th, 2016

For me as a sculptor in stone I strive to become better with each carving. I sometimes create clay models to practise and understand the form which is easier as I can put back the clay if I don't like it but obviously with stone I can't. This is a practise portrait of ...

What’s for sale in my shop at the moment

Saturday, November 26th, 2016

I took some photos before I left today of my beautifully full shelves, I hope this gives you an idea of how hard I have been working to bring you some unique gift ideas for you and your friends and family. The Noël in the 4th picture with the bookends is ...

Final photos for Art Nouveau Style Memorial

Friday, November 25th, 2016

I hadn't realised that I haven't posted the final photos for the Art Nouveau inspired sculpture memorial that I carved for Highgate Cemetery in London. [nggallery id=352] Portland limestone is a very fine stone and ideal for this type of carving, I would love to attempt something similar in marble one day ...