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Stone Carving
I carve in a variety of media including soapstone, alabaster and tagua nut. They are entirely hand carved using rasps, rifflers, gouges and chisels. I forego the use of rotary tools as much as possible. I use Brazilian soapstone from a reliable provider, so it is certified free of asbestos.
As an historian, I take a lot of inspiration from my love and fascination for the past.
Several of these works are available for purchase, but I am always happy to discuss commissions. Email me to discuss your vision and how we can realize it together.
Berserker
Brazilian soapstone
Based on a pawn from the Lewis Chessmen
10 - 11 Century Norse
SOLD
Viking boat oil lamp
Brazilian soapstone
SOLD
Bear oil lamp
Brazilian soapstone
SOLD
These lovely oil lamps can be reproduced in so many configurations. They are completely customizable and burn for hours using just vegetable or olive oil. Includes wick.
"Potential"
Brazilian soapstone
110 mms W x 86 mms T
$75
Raven head beads
Brazilian soapstone
Based on Norse carvings from Mammen period
10 Century
"Happy Monk"
Brazilian soapstone and garnet
80 cms T x 60 cms W x 46 cms D
SOLD
"Raven Moon"
Brazilian soapstone
17.5 cm T x 15 cms L
$200 CDN
"Treasure"
Tagua nut and polychrome
45 mms L x 30 mms W x 28 mms T
Tagua nut, or vegetable ivory, is the seed of a palm tree found in South America. It is considered an ethical ivory because it is not animal based, but resembles ivory in colour, density and hardness. The seed has a void in the centre, making the carving of tagua nut a matter of some design work and ingenuity. The possibilities are endless!
Owl netsuke
Tagua nut with amber inlay
SOLD
Netsuke are a traditional part of Japanese clothing. This one is based on a 19th century example. Owls are important in Japanese culture as charms for warding off disease and misfortune.
Like the sleepy mouse above, this owl is only an example of what is possible in this medium.
Gaming pieces
Brazilian soapstone
approx 90 mms T x 57 mms W
These monkish fellows were created as pieces for a medieval board game called Fox and Geese, but could easily be used to play any game. Chess pawns, for example. Your imagination is the limit!
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