New Carving

This is my latest carving. It took approx 10 hours to complete. It is deer antler that is very old and was buried for several years. The colour gives the illusion that it has been stained but I can say it has not. There could be something very special happening with this particular carving and I am waiting for a reply before I reveal anything on here. The leaf-side of the carving is the back and carving itself is titled Únity'. I hope you like my newest piece of art.

New work completed

Here are a few more Gecko designs. I've done my dash for these. I'm going to work on some new bone carvings over the next week and also a sculpture. There are some little light blurs happening on the top image created from the gloss surface the image was resting on for the photo.
 I'm house sitting for the next week and it looks like I might not have internet access for that week. Merry Xmas everybody.

Gecko Series

I'm working on a Gecko theme at present. A possible total of 5 pieces to show the battle from beginning to end in a fight for superiority. The 'red' is to represent war and power.

 

new wood carving

The piece of driftwood I purchased from the arts recycling center the other day is now beginning to take shape. It is a very hard wood. I'm guessing it is Jarra but have my fingers crossed that it's Black Maire. Even my files are working hard to remove the wood. I've spent most of today thinking about the back of the carving and as you can see by the image I have begun work on it. As far as a story for this piece, I still am working on that too. The top image is day two where I have started to add more detailing to the hands etc. The bottom image was from yesterday.

Old Art

I think for the next week or so I will place some of my older artwork up. Mostly paintings,pastels and stone sculpture. I hope there's something there to inspire you. Maybe I will place some of my signwriting adventures on here. I don't enjoy this sort of work but do do it every now and then.

$200.00NZD

The Storyteller:

Depicts Jonah telling his journey inside the Whale.

Comes in a gift bag along with it's meaning on a nicely presented card

Manaia carving (part 2)

Showing a bit more detail from the previous session I can see where I'm heading with this carving now. Vision is not guaranteed but I can only keep working away until it is complete.

The image below shows the earlier stage from the one above. This is carved from deer antler.

Somerset mural completed

Sorry for the delay. The Somerset school mural is now complete. A mixture of Maori and Pacifica designs, (top and bottom) of the mural represent the majority of the pupils at the school.

Acrylic Painting

Medium: Acrylic 

Title: Kahurangi (blue)

Size: 36"x 12"x 1"(91.5cm x30.5cm x2.5cm)

Price: $50.00 NZD

 The Maori word for blue is Kahurangi.

This is one of a series I intend to do using smaller canvas', better quality canvas' and better quality paints as well to make them more affordable for those less on a lower budget.