Every Cloud....

I never thought I would see the day when  working at my studio in Kent that I would be suffering from the heat! It has been undoubtably tough carving the past few weeks with temperatures reaching 31 degrees the other day. I had been so looking forward to the angle grinder being put down and the dust mask being removed and finally getting to the polishing stage. Unfortunately when it did come to dry polishing, the black Kilkenny limestone would heat up so much that it almost became unbearable to the touch. I didn't want to take the polish to a reflective finish or use any wax on the surface as I have done in the past with this stone. I like the colour and softness of Kilkenny when it's just taken to around a 400 grit.

It's a labour intensive job, but one that is rewarding when you know every last fossil and shell is scratch free, glistening in the sunlight.

          'Every Cloud' 2013 - 120 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm . Kilkenny Limestone. 

Saatchi Online Origionals

Im excited to announce that my work is being featured in the Saatchi Online Originals under $1000 collection.

Check it out here: 

http://www.saatchionline.com/art-collection/Painting-Assemblage-Collage-Drawing/Originals-1000-and-Under/153961/48580/view