Andy Barton, of Chainsaw Carvings, created these beauties and was kind enough to let me photograph them - my initial thought being to show Grandson Harry - but then I thought why not share them with a wider audience?
I would like to think they made a few people grin as they were driven to their new home.
They certainly made George and I smile.
They are carved from Sequoia wood.
I bet Harry would love to find a couple of these in the Owl Wood...so would I.
How delightful. I would never have pictured these standing anywhere in Lincolnshire, or Britain for that matter. They seem so Adirondack. Hope Harry enjoyed the pictures as much as I did.
ReplyDeleteHello Joanne, Poor Harry was thrilled with the photographs but was also disappointed to have missed them. He wanted us to go out on a bear hunt!
DeleteThat must have been quite a sight to see. The bears are really very well done. I'm so impressed with the skill it takes to do such fine work with a chainsaw (of all things!). I am so glad you had your camera with you. Did the artist import the sequoia wood or does it grow there?
ReplyDeleteHello Ms Sparrow, The wood was grown here. It was such a bright day that I couldn't really get too much detail in, but they are beautifully worked - I just hope George doesn't get ideas and try carving in that way. The little woodland couldn't take it, and nor could I.
DeleteDid it make you look twice :) They're lovely, makes me want to reach out and touch them x
ReplyDeleteHello Cheryl, We had just called in to the garden centre for some netting...it was a real surprise, definitely turned a boring visit into something exciting!
DeleteThey look almost real - might be a bit scary in the woods! well done for catching such great pics :) Maggie xx
ReplyDeleteHello Maggie, When I walk our grandson around the woodland we are constantly having to fight off dragons, wolves and gruffaloes - we could handle a couple of bears, no problem!
DeleteI agree with Joanne, you have a little bit of our wilderness in your backyard now! His artistry is amazing and it put a smile on my face to see the "Welcome" sign the one is holding:-D
ReplyDeleteHello Susan, Amazing to think that he begins with a huge chunk of wood and then works in 3D without drawings or design, just whatever is in his head and his response to the wood...using a chainsaw!!
DeleteWe have the real thing in our back garden! For the next month (as juveniles are finding their own way in the world) we do not venture out alone.
ReplyDeleteJane x
PS Though still hoping to get a photo from indoors!
Hello Jane, I'll be watching out for the photographs, so will Harry! I have my fingers crossed.
DeleteHello Elaine....very imposing bears....I read that in England and Scotland, the brown bear died out in the Middle Ages. It looks like your wood carver has brought two of them back to life! I love the way the smaller bear has his nose pointed up...
ReplyDeleteHello Meggie, You are right, it looks as though he has caught scent of something on the wind.. Can you imagine all the smiles on faces as they caught sight of those two on their journey!
DeleteI wonder where they are going? They would be interesting residents for Owl Wood, but the unsuspecting visitor might find them a bit scary (despite the "welcome" sign)-- could be entertaining. I also love naturalized sculptures -- ones that are placed strategically in natural settings.
ReplyDeleteHello Janet, It would be quite fun to have them in Owl Wood at the moment; the cow parsley is growing up to five feet high in some places...can you imagine just seeing a bear's head rising above it. That would add a bit of excitement to our games with Harry, as it is I keep losing him in amongst it, as it is way over his head!
DeleteI can't believe I missed these, they're fab... where will they go?
ReplyDeleteHello Dom, I would love to say "into Owl Wood" - but they were just something I spotted when we were out. I should have hijacked the lorry and brought them home.
DeleteOh, I love these! and what great shots. Yes, I would love to come upon these in a wood!
ReplyDeleteHello Mitch, Wouldn't that be fun! I don't know who would like it more ...Harry, or me.
DeleteLiving close to New Hampshire, I see this type of carved bear and moose statues frequently. Aren't they just the coolest things.
ReplyDeleteHello Susan, They really are spectacular - amazing to be able to work in 3D like that...with chainsaws!
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