Set in Stone.
Last year I started a course of Letter Stone carving with Jo Sweeting. She is a remarkable woman, very talented and inspirational.
Her work varies from sculptural and tactile to very formal.
Each piece a delight to look at and to touch.
Each Monday morning I have gradually learnt the technique of V-incising letters in stone and the types of tools used.
So, may I present to you my final piece!
I chose to use the initials F & J, the first initials of my parents. What I love about this piece is that the F (being my fathers initial is protecting the J (my mothers) but they seem to be connected.
Without each other they are, the family are not whole, so it felt right, a full circle, a kind of yin yang!
I chose to use the initials F & J, the first initials of my parents. What I love about this piece is that the F (being my fathers initial is protecting the J (my mothers) but they seem to be connected.
Without each other they are, the family are not whole, so it felt right, a full circle, a kind of yin yang!I recommend to anyone who has been tempted to do something outside of their field, have a go, be challenged. I now want to save up and do a sculptural stone carving.... who knows what I will create!
Comments
Nerys x
I carve out of rubber a lot easier.:)
I have my new handcarved rubber stamps on folksy too now.
http://www.folksy.com/items/357585-QT-card-s-Birthday-Hug-
i have always fancied trying wood carving and willow basket making, amoungst many other things.... well done for finding the time to pursue a new craft.
ginny x
Yes, of course, hot cross buns would be just ticketyboo for our little walk, who needs jam doughnuts... I'd forgotten that it was time for those very special Mr Raven buns
xxx
Thanks for the phone call
Kath
Kim x