The qualities of wood are boundless: strength, fragility, colour, texture, warmth, pattern, shape and on to infinity
Man has always had a deep relationship with wood; it has provided him with shelter, tools, weapons, heat, transport and a cornucopia of other things since time began.
The discovery of Bronze Age boats and piers demonstrates its incredible durability.
The British Isles are blessed with a variety of trees that have provided us with many of life’s necessities and luxuries. From the furniture created from Ash, Elm and Beech to the Willow blade of the cricket bat, and from the Yew longbows that won at Agincourt to the mighty hulls of Nelson’s Oak warships.
To read more about some of the types of wood that I use in my work, please use the links below:
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Oak |  |
Ash |  |
Elm |  |
Paduak |
The wood that I use comes from either fallen or diseased trees or from Stiles and Bates, a supplier providing from sustainable sources.
