I have traveled to the UK to carve on numerous occassions over the years. It is a beautiful and surprisingly lush country with lots of tradition and a huge appreciation for the arts. Many carving events have evolved there over the years, including the 'Carve Carrbridge' in Scotland (where I won 1st place in 2007) and the wonderful Nth Wales 'Woodfest' ... both held annually.
Here are some pictures of just a few of the events I have participated in ... including the lemur (left) that I carved for Eve at the Powys Museum in Welshpool.
In 2002 I traveled to the UK for the first time in my life after being invited by the one-and-only fabulous Andy Hancock to participate in the 'Lake Vyrnwy Sculpture Symposium'.
Over the years a permanent sculpture trail has been established at Lake Vyrnwy in North Wales ... and I am thrilled to have my piece 'Water is Life' amongst the many ...
For 2 years running I participated in the 'Sculptree' event at the Westonbirt Arboretum, 2 hours west of London ...
2004
2005
I returned to the UK (& Germany) in 2008 for several months to participate in numerous events and festivals.
Amongst some of the pieces I carved are below including this chunky lion carved over 2 days in Hampshire.
I have carved at the English Open several times and did so once again in 2008 creating this Sexy Double Base out of a magnificent chunk of Sequoia tree.
... carved at the Nth Wales 'Woodfest' 2008 with the objective of carving something there that has never been carved in a chainsaw event before.
The end result was the 'Girreliphant' !!
You can see it on a littleYou Tube flick I put together at this link ... "But What Is It ??"
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