Wild flower fairies
Part of a range of five flower fairy dolls, this new range is inspired by British wild flowers. Each doll comes with an identification card to enable you and your little one to search out the wild flower in the countryside! On the front of the card is a detailed illustration, on the back are some clues to help you find them.
Acanthus leaves
Used to make a mould from to the produce resin replicas, these acanthus leaves formed part of an elaborate curtain pelmet.
A Selection of Antler and Bone Items
Three composite antler combs, comb parts, two carved antler jewellery plaques, and various bone pins.
Life On The Ocean Waves Platter
This Turned, Power carved and coloured piece, was inspired by the work of and assistance of Stewart Furini. I was fortunate to spend the morning with Stewart in January 2019 in his workshop in Brighton East Sussex.
I have been a fan of Stewarts work for a long time, not only because of the results he gets and being a fellow member of the West Sussex Woodturners Club, but also because of his work ethos, where he likes to be adventurous with Colour on wood and try lots of different methods for applying it.
This finished platter is approx 12″ in diameter and 2″ deep, turned from a piece of Kiln Dried Sycamore, I then applied the Texture to the Surface using a Proxon Long Handled Grinder with a rasp attachment, this was then sanded to around 240 grit using nylon rotary brushes and Chestnut products Nyweb. I then used several shades of Blue cutting back between coats with an Airbrush to create a piece that looked like waves on the Ocean. Once all colour was applied it was given several light coats of a gloss lacquer and the centre turned away. This is Piece provides a great talking point when we have guests for dinner.
Otter House Door Panel
A bespoke panel of stained glass commissioned by the owner of Otter House designed, produced and installed by Lightworks and featuring hand painted a kiln fired detailing of intertwined otters.
Set of 3 nested bowls with carved rim
These hand turned bowls are made from a Sycamore tree that was removed by tree surgeons in north Manchester. Hand carved texture on rim of all 3 bowls adds a beautiful tactile experience to holding these.
The bowls are a nested set, turned from a single piece of wood. Using a special curved tool to ‘scoop’ the smaller bowls out of the larger one. Truly a unique set, the bowls grain lines up as the bowl sit together as they were grown.
Dimensions: Approximately – 385mm x 105mm 235mm x 65mm 135mm x 40mm
These bowls were turned on a vintage Viceroy lathe, made in Leeds. In the tradition of pole lathe turning, the tool marks are left on the bowls, no sanding is performed, this is to accentuate the tactile surface of the wood. Turned while the wood was green (fresh) and air dried, allowing the natural movement of the wood to form the final shape.
Finished with a hand rubbed food safe linseed oil/beeswax mixture.
Entangled Chrysanthemums Hand Embroidered and Beaded Artwork
Original hand embroidered and beaded Entangled Chrysanthemums artwork.
I drew this pencil illustration and had it printed onto fabric. I then hand sewn highlights of colour, all my embroideries are created using a hoop, needle, threads and beads.
This is a one off piece of artwork which has been professionally stretched and framed.
Ready to hang this wall art must be treated delicately.
Framed Artwork 34.5cm x 85.5cm x 3.5cm (approx. 13.58 x 33.66 x 1.38”)
Canal art commissions
I happily accept all kinds of canal art commissions, big or small. From dippers to water cans to mast head lamps.
Hand drawn maps
I Illustrate a map every month for The Cotswold Life magazine, always good to work to a deadline. I’m happy for all tyes and sizes of commissions, businesses, weddings, new home etc
Handpainted restoration work
This is one of several pieces of glass I hand painted to match the broken existing glass, to restore several windows at St Peters Church, Ruddington, Notts.
Coracle Making
Your chance to make a boat over a weekend!
Tutored by Kevin Grimley an experienced coracle maker you will spend the weekend creating an Ironbridge coracle.
The coracle is made from thin sawn ash laths.
You will weave these laths together then carefully bend upwards to form the sides of your coracle. Once the frame is completed using curved needles you’ll sew on a skin of calico ready for painting with bitumen paint after the course. Once the coracle is completed you’ll make a simple paddle then you’ll learn how to paddle your coracle on the lake in front of Staunton Harold Hall. No-one has fallen in yet but a spare set of clothes may be useful just in case!
A roof rack may be needed to transport your coracle home.
