Crook O'Lune Otters

First job for the new year, carving two otters for Lancaster County Council as part of the redevelopment of the picnic area at the Crook O'Lune. The first otter carved will stand four foot tall once sited in the ground as if emerging from the water(grassed area). The second, still being carved will be an eight foot otter lying down

School memorial bench

Carved in remembrance of a forest school teacher at a local school, and sited at the entrance to their woods.

Moving with the times

This is my first post in a long while so time for a catch up.
I have moved from the cosy barn at the composting site to a temporary yard with the National Trust.
Being right on the coast has given me the opportunity to forage the flotsam and jetsam washed ashore. These characters emerged from some hefty driftwood logs and stumps from last weeks beach combing.
The strong winds today may bring new finds next week!

Carve Carrbridge this Saturday

Heading up to Scotland tomorrow in readiness for the chainsaw carving event at Carrbridge on Saturday. Well worth a look, there's some great carvers competing and if you fancy taking away one of the finished pieces bring your cheque book :) Maybe I'll see some of you there.
http://www.carvecarrbridge.com/

Unique Tree House

Finished this the other day, it's up for sale as is but if you would like a quote for one with attachments such as slide or swing sets then please get in touch through my website or facebook, thanks for looking, Simon

Recent works

It's been a while since my last post, so here's some photo's of what I've been up to lately.

More news on the woodpecker

Sadly the woodpecker had to be abandoned due to an unavoidable section of rot. The log will be re-worked so that the woodpecker hole can still be viewed. This will be displayed adjacent to the new woodpecker that was carved yesterday from another pine log.
Hopefully this will be planted vertically in its new home soon.