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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.

Saturday 11 December 2010

Hares


Three different poses but each carries an ear of wheat, remembering the green man.

Of the Sea




From a poem by Emily Dickinson-

We are of the sea,
Have tides like the sea,
Tears of saltwater
And sea streamed hair.

Carved in oak with added silver foil.

Harvest Blow


Carved in lime wood I try to capture the feeling of a wind blown harvest field incorporating a Green Man into the image.

LOVERS



A study of entwined couple carved in limewood.

Orchard

This piece represents man's attempts to organise nature through horticulture.

It was carved in cherry wood which seemed appropriate for the message.

Colour addes with oil so the grain is not obscured has lifted the piece nicely.

Staircase Panel



This panel was commissioned for a small cottage staircase.
The brief was that it should have vines with birds and insects included.
It is carved in oak pierced through to keep it light in appearance and to let light through.

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