As part of my degree prior to me becoming a bespoke wood sculptor, I was taught how to use a chainsaw; little did I know that this skill would take me up and down the country creating chainsaw sculptures for private clients, Michelin starred restaurants, schools and local authorities.
Two carved book shaped frames for information display boards- commissioned for the Human Nature Garden
by Horsham in Bloom and Horsham Borough Council.
A series of sculptures for the ‘Stories from the Folly’ sculpture trail at East Carlton park- commissioned by Corby Borough Council
Petanque seating project- commissioned by the University of Kent at Canterbury
A sweet chestnut leaf seat commissioned by Shorewood Country Park
Whale's tail seat commissioned by private clients
Winter 2010
Outdoor class room. This project was designed and made with the help from members of the conservation society at the university of Kent at Canterbury commissioned by the University of Kent at Canterbury
Winter 2010
Sculptural flat bread holders commissioned by Pied a Terre
Autumn 2010
Sculpture of Simon of Cyrene Helping Jesus
Early autumn 2010
Carving of representations of super foods for the Human Nature Garden in Horsham – commissioned by Horsham in Bloom and Horsham Borough Council.
Late Summer 2010
2nd Stage of the East Carlton Park Folly – Commissioned by Corby Borough Council
Late summer 2010
East Carlton Park wood spirit 8-metre-tall carving, the design of which came out of some workshops with local children – commissioned by Corby Borough Council with funding from ‘Money for Youth’
Summer 2010
A series of large-scale sculptures for a sculpture trail in Campton Wood in Bedfordshire –
commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council
Campton and Chicksands 6-metre tall heritage totem
Shefford 6-metre tall heritage totem
Squirrel bench
Campton monk
Campton deer
Summer 2010
A series of large-scale sculptures for a Sculpture trail in Campton wood in Bedfordshire –
commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council.
Spring 2010
Stage 1 of the East Carlton Park Folly – commissioned by Corby Borough Council
Early Spring 2010
A series of 9 carved benches based on logos – commissioned by Phonex Housing Association
Christmas 2009
A series of bread baskets – commissioned by Pied a Terre
Winter 2009
Cheese Board – Commissioned by Pied a Terre, 2-star Michelin restaurant, Charlotte Street, London
Summer 2009
Youth Culture – Commissioned by Meols Cop Youth Centre, Southport
Spring 2009
Memorial Sculpture – Commissioned by Medway Council
Spring 2006
‘Carmelite Friar’ – Commissioned by Maldon Town Council
Spring 2004
‘Leaves Standing’ – Commissioned by Ashford Borough Council
Spring 2003
‘Log Lizard’ – Commissioned by Cambridge City Council Parks Division*
Summer 2002
‘Tree Tumblers’ – Commissioned by Cambridge City Council Parks Division*
Spring 2002
‘Easter Rabbit’ – Commissioned by C.R.A.C.A and Cambridge City Centre Management*
Autumn 2001
‘Wizard Trees’ – Commissioned by private clients*
Spring 2001
‘Abstract’ – Commissioned by Cambridge City Council Works Department
Summer 2000
‘The Picnic’ – Commissioned by Cambridge City Council Parks Department** These sculptures were collaborative projects with the sculptor Tina Ashdown
Chainsaw events
I have been demonstrating chainsaw carving at various shows and events throughout the UK since 2004.
Exhibitions and galleries
I have taken part in numerous solo and joint exhibitions since 1998, and supply work to various galleries in the South East. I have also had work featured on T.V. and in several national magazines over the last ten years.
Education and trainings
B.A. (Hons) Furniture Design & Craftsmanship from Buckinghamshire Chiltern University College 1995 – 1998 Holder of NPTC Chainsaw certificates CS30 and CS3.