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The Perfect Portrait Sculpture for You: Part One https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/49671267_10156213650828214_294197236777091072_o.jpg 960 960 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/49671267_10156213650828214_294197236777091072_o.jpg May 28, 2020 May 29, 2020

The Perfect Portrait Sculpture for You: Part One

There’s an app for that! We often hear that when we need a digital solution. But did you know, when it comes to portraits, Simon’s…

Fforest Fawr Woodland Sculpture Trail https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020

Fforest Fawr Woodland Sculpture Trail

We’ve had some beautiful weather this week – perfect for a woodland walk! With Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland still in lockdown though, we know…

Woodland Sculpture Trail: Pages Wood https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

Woodland Sculpture Trail: Pages Wood

Welcome back to our woodland sculpture trail series! If you read our blogs about the Pages Wood commission, and the Meadow Park woodland sculpture trail,…

Is my Tree Suitable for a Tree Carving Sculpture? https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Measuring-circ-guide.png 1440 2560 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Measuring-circ-guide.png May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020

Is my Tree Suitable for a Tree Carving Sculpture?

It’s always a joy as an artist, when somebody admires your work, and wants to commission a piece. Simon is no exception! Many of the…

Woodland Sculpture Trails: Meadow Park https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/webm-portfolio-3.jpg 2000 2000 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/webm-portfolio-3.jpg May 1, 2020 May 1, 2020

Woodland Sculpture Trails: Meadow Park

Over the years Simon has created several Woodland Sculpture Trails. As we can’t easily go out and access our beautiful woodlands during lockdown, we thought…

St George and the Dragon Sculpture https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/87471629_10157313366478214_3821325427947864064_o.jpg 720 960 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/87471629_10157313366478214_3821325427947864064_o.jpg April 24, 2020 April 28, 2020

St George and the Dragon Sculpture

It’s a day late, but Happy St George’s Day to my English friends! It’s actually quite the week for important days. The Queen’s birthday, St…

Thinking About Superheroes https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/15016317_10154123045293214_9098512137200922526_o.jpg 960 960 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/15016317_10154123045293214_9098512137200922526_o.jpg April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020

Thinking About Superheroes

This week we’ve been looking through old photos and videos, and remembering some fun commissions. There are several comic book characters among Simon’s past pieces,…

Online Art Courses with Simon https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg April 10, 2020 April 10, 2020

Online Art Courses with Simon

We hope you’re all holding up OK, whatever this lockdown looks like for you. Whether you’re a keyworker (thank you!), homeschooling you, or working from…

Collaboration with ChainsawBars.Co.Uk https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/0_Renowned-wood-sculptor-Simon-ORourke-has-created-a-wooden-statue-of-Sir-Ken-Dodd-with-a-chainsaw.jpg 1200 900 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/0_Renowned-wood-sculptor-Simon-ORourke-has-created-a-wooden-statue-of-Sir-Ken-Dodd-with-a-chainsaw.jpg April 4, 2020 April 4, 2020

Collaboration with ChainsawBars.Co.Uk

We thought we’d take the opportunity of a lull in new sculptures to share some more from ‘behind the scenes’. There are so many companies…

Sculpture for Historic Property https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0608.jpg 420 630 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0608.jpg March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020

Sculpture for Historic Property

alsoOne of the things Simon has enjoyed over the years, is creating sculpture for historic property. These projects usually combine Simon’s love of human form…

When Poppy met Stihl! https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/90523907_716387195564082_2194405014657564672_n.jpg 1536 2048 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/90523907_716387195564082_2194405014657564672_n.jpg March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020

When Poppy met Stihl!

We thought this would be a good week for something a little different, and a little fun. Simon has been sponsored by Stihl since 2017.…

A Bespoke Tawny Owl Sculpture https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Simon O'Rourke Simon O'Rourke https://www.treecarving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg March 15, 2020 March 15, 2020

A Bespoke Tawny Owl Sculpture

One of the things that Simon was known for early on in his career was carving owls! Although he prefers human form, his attention to…

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