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Face to Face
Hi Everyone, When first picking up a slate, I also pick up a sense of its dimension, thickness and grain. I consider the negative space that will be created by carving that the slate lends itself to. This space will be … Continue reading
Following Threads
This hand-carved Blue Bangor slate on mirror is simple known as “The Weave”. Carving and weaving are arguably two of the earliest skills our ancestors learned and I enjoyed working them both together. Chief Seattle stated “Humankind has not woven … Continue reading
Face Off
Hi Folks, Today I am showcasing the macabre! ” Abstract Self-Portrait of Artist with Fibromyalgia”. It is the most fun I had with paint in a while. Whilst working on a detailed piece constrained by pain, I stopped and asked … Continue reading
Mirroring Mythology – Celtic God Lu
I have learned every slate owns unique personality with its grain and thickness . Lu was hand carved from a single piece of reclaimed 200 year old Blue Bangor slate. Blue Bangor being the best quality there is. The sense of … Continue reading
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