This Wizard, sculpted with chainsaws from an oak stump, is overall about ten feet tall from ground level. He stands with two dragons outside the Coach House of a property in Cheshire - looking towards the main entrance gate. His eyes follow you as you walk passed.
This fox was sculpted with chainsaws from a Sweet Chestnut stump. The fox is about seven feet tall and it is about ten feet or more off the ground. Situated by a road in Lymm, Cheshire.
This Knight is just under nine feet tall and has been sculpted with chainsaws from a large log of oak. He now stands in the grounds of Peckforton Castle, Cheshire.
This large Knight, 8'6" tall, was sculpted with chainsaws from a large log of oak. It is now situated inside the gateway of Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, guarding the gateway.
Thios large eagle has been sculpted with chainsaws from a large log of oak - it is over 2 metres tall overall.
This large wizard was sculpted with chainsaws from a very large log of oak. The black staining is caused by nails in the tree. The Wizard is going to be bleached to remove the staining and left to weather naturally.
This chainsaw sculpture is just over six feet tall and represents Alister Mackenzie, a golf course designer from the early 1900's, who designed Hazel Grove Golf Course. He is looking down the 18th Fairway from the Clubhouse.
He was sculpted from a log of oak which was installed in the ground.
This Wizard who breeds dragons was sculpted from a large log of oak at The 7th English Open International Chainsaw Carving Competition, 2011. He was auctioned and reached the third highest price of the Competition.
This sculpture was created with chainsaws at the Kedleston Cup, 2011. The Gamekeeper carries a broken shotgun.
This 'Congleton Bear' is over two metres tall and has been sculpted with chainsaws from a log of Cedar. In his right paw he holds a Bible to illustrate his connection with the legend of the 'Congleton Bear. Photographed at the Cheshire Show he is now in the grouds of the Church House Public House near Congleton.
This Golden Eagle was sculpted with chainsaws from a large log of oak. He stands over two metres tall and can be seen at 'Camelot', near Chorley, Lancashire.
This seven foot plus Wizard is holding one baby Dragon and another is hiding in his cloak to the left. He is looking into the distance to spot the return of the parents.
This piece was sculpted with chainsaws from a large log of good quality oak. It was sold at auction at the end of Woodfest Wales, 2011, for a record Woodfest price.
This Barn Owl has been sculpted with chainsaws from a large log of oak. He stands over six feet tall and is situated at the entrance of a very good pub called the Barn Owl Inn, which is alongside the Bridgewater Canal.
This contempoarary style sculpture of a male and female couple was sculpted from the stump of an oak tree which had to be removed because it was dangerous. The sculpture is just over six feet tall.
This statue of The Virgin Mary was sculpted with chainsaws from the stump of a fairly poor condition Beech tree - which had to be removed because it was dangerous. The statue is just over two metres tall.
This chainsaw sculpture of Yogi Bear and his golf bag was created from a sloping stump of a willow tree. The sculpture is about two metres high and is situated near the Tee of a golf driving range in the grounds of a private house. The golf bag was sculpted from a branch of the tree.
This chainsaw sculpture, created from an oak log, stands about 6'6" tall. It was sculpted in one day using only chainsaws due to the pressure of time.
This large Buzzard is over 7 feet tall and is about 8 feet off the ground. He was chainsaw sculpted from a tree stump and is situated on Free Green Lane, Lower Peover, Cheshire.
This Osprey was sculpted with a chainsaw at a European Chainsaw Carving Copetition in September, 2010. The wood is Giant Redwood. It was purchased at auction by a person from the Lake District - who has the perfect situation for the Osprey to sit by a Tarn and look at people driving up the driveway.
This very large Owl on a bank in a garden of a beautiful house in the Lake District was sculpted with chainsaws from a large tree stump.
A small Owl figurine, created by a famed Japanese sword-maker was the model for this larger version.
Although not strictly a traditional Totem, this one was sculpted with a chainsaw for a Guide Camp in north Cheshire.
This eagle was sculpted with chainsaws in one day from a large oak log, and watches over the driveway of a house in Cheshire.
This chainsaw sculpture was created from a log of brown oak at the English Open International Chainsaw Carving Competition, held at Tabley, Cheshire in August, 2010. The sculpture depicts a tree with a small door. The Wizard is knocking on the door while an elf sitting on a branch is about to drop an acorn on his head. Menwhiule the Fairy who live sin the tree is about to fly away!
This seven foot plus chainsaw sculpture, using nothing other than chainsaws, was created at the Wales Woodfest, 2010. It was purchased at auction for the highest price of all sculptures, and is now on display at the front entrance of Gypsy Wood Park, Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2TY.
The dragon has seen something and has drawn the Wizard's attention to it. The Wizard is peering at it. Is the Dragon friendly, or not? He certainly has big claws.
This Hamadryad, has been sculpted with a chainsaw from a solid log of oak and stands over two metres tall. She is pictured at the RHS Show, Tatton, 2010, on my 'Art in the Garden' exhibition stand.
She has had her breasts adjusted since this photo.
This is a closer photo of the Hamadryad. She is pictured at the RHS Show, Tatton, 2010 on my 'Art in the Garden' exhibition stand.
This is a close up of the face of the Hamadryad. She is pictured at the RHS Show, Tatton, 2010, on my 'Art in the Garden' exhibition stand.
This Wizard holding a lamp was sculpted with chainsaws from a large log of oak and stands over two metres tall. He is pictured at the RHS Show, Tatton, 2010, on my 'Art in the Garden' exhibition stand.
He can also hold a bird feeder or a hanging basket. He is now in the grounds of a house in Alsager, Cheshire.
These two owls (and a rabbit) with a seat in the tree, were sculpted with chainsaws from a single log of oak.
They are pictured at the RHS Show, Tatton, 2010, on my 'Art in the Garden' exhibition stand.
This Brown Bear has been sculpted with a chainsaw from a log of Scots Pine. He stands over five feet tall.
He is at the RHS Show, Tatton, 2010, on my 'Art in the Garden' exhibition stand.
This Grizzly Bear has been sculpted with a chainsaw from a log of Scots Pine. He stands over two metres tall.
He is pictured at the RHS Show, Tatton, 2010, on my 'Art in the Garden' exhibition stand.
This small family of owls were sculpted with chainsaws from sycamore logs that were placed in a communal garden area in Coppull, Lancashire, as part of their entry to 'Britain in Bloom'. The large owl is over 2m high.
This seven foot plus chainsaw sculpture, using nothing other than chainsaws, was created at the Wales Woodfest, 2010. It was purchased at auction for the highest price of all sculptures, and is now on display at the front entrance of Gypsy Wood Park, Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2TY.
The dragon has seen something and has drawn the Wizard's attention to it. The Wizard is peering at it. Is the Dragon friendly, or not? He certainly has big claws.
This chainsaw sculpture was finished at the request of the owner as bare wood.
There is a large owl, a small doorway and some steps - and two ledges for Fairy ornaments. It is about eight feet high.
These two figures were created in two days - both sculpted with chainsaws. They both stand around six feet tall and were created from elm stumps.
This chainsaw sculpted Memorial to recipients of the Dickin Medal (the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross), is in Woodbank Memorial Park, Stockport. There is a horse at the top, a mule, a carrier pigeon, a cat, an Alsation, and a mongrel dog that found people trapped by the Blitz bombings - as well as a dove of peace, and an inscription - 'They died in war - they still serve in conflict'. The sculpture is over 16 feet tall.
This chainsaw sculpted Memorial to recipients of the Dickin Medal (the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross), is in Woodbank Memorial Park, Stockport. There is a horse at the top, a mule, a carrier pigeon, a cat, an Alsation, and a mongrel dog that found people trapped by the Blitz bombings - as well as a dove of peace, and an inscription - 'They died in war - they still serve in conflict'. The sculpture is over 16 feet tall.
This chainsaw sculpted Memorial to recipients of the Dickin Medal (the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross), is in Woodbank Memorial Park, Stockport. There is a horse at the top, a mule, a carrier pigeon, a cat, an Alsation, and a mongrel dog that found people trapped by the Blitz bombings - as well as a dove of peace, and an inscription - 'They died in war - they still serve in conflict', and the Ministry of Defence emblem - shown in this photo. The sculpture is over 16 feet tall.
This large Owl on Ashley Road, Ashley, Cheshire, has been sculpted from the stump of an Ash tree - which had to be removed bacsue it was dangerous. The owl is 6-7' high and the overall height is 9-10' tall.
These five Meerkats, at the entrance to Knowsley Safari Park, have all been chainsaw sculpted from oak logs (from the Knowsley Estate). Four of them are over six feet tall and the anthill that three of them are standing on top of, is about 7' tall.
This large bear and two cubs was sculpted with chainsaws from the stump of a much-loved Horse Chestnut tree in Timperley, Cheshire. It is about 8' tall. The tree had to be removed because it was likely to cause a danger due to its size and age.
It is located at the front of a MENCAP Community Centre. There is significance in the pose and composition relevant to the location.
This chainsaw carving has been created from an oak stump - which was in pretty poor condition in the middle. It is in the grounds at the front of a house in Cheshire. The man is holding a lamp and both he and the Great Dane are looking towards the entrance gates. The chainsaw carving is over 2 metres high.
This chainsaw carving was sculpted in two and a half days as my entry to the 'English Open International Chainsaw Carving Competition' at Tatton Park, Cheshire, 2009. The man is reading a story to an owl and a fox when they all look up and to their left - as somebody has walked into the garden. The sculpture was sold at auction and bouth by the same people in north-west England who bought 'The Maestro' - see below. Carved from Redwood.
This sculpture of a Golden Eagle was created with only a chainsaw and was then scorched to produce the brown effect. I carved the eagle at the' Carve Carrbridge - Scottish Open International Chainsaw Carving Competition' in September, 2009. I was awarded third place out of about 30 chainsaw carvers from around the world. He was sold at auction and now lives on a hillside in the Glens.
This very large Tawny Owl is over two metres high and was chainsaw carved from a large log of Sycamore for a beef farmer in Cheshire.
This is a seven foot high chainsaw carving I completed at a chainsaw carving competition at Reedsport, USA. I carved a native American Indian (holding a tomohawk) creeping around a tree, and on the other side a cowboy (holding a gun) creeping up behind the Indian.
This chainsaw carving was created from a log of Oak at the Wales Woodfest 2009. The 'Maestro' is over 6' high and is about to play a violin.
This Wizard with a walking stick has been chainsaw carved from the stump of a Beech tree. The stump is almost fifteen feet high. He is situated at a very nice house in Macclesfield where I have also carved a Buzzard - also on a hillside - and two owls from a Holly tree stump.
This chainsaw carving, representing 'King Canute', is situated on the A537 from Chelford to Knutsford, Cheshire, just after a 'Welcome to historic Knutsford' sign. Legend has it that King Canute gave his name to Knutsford - Canute's Ford.
The chainsaw carving has been created from the stump of a Beech tree and it stands about 12' high from pavement level.
