This Lime wood originates from a tree that once graced a family member's garden in Derbyshire. The scattered small branches gathered from the garden didn't offer a single piece large enough for a bowl. Instead, I combined the fragments with resin, crafting them into this striking hollow form—a unique blend of nature and artistry.
In 2022, a twin-trunk GoatWillow tree was bifurcated during a storm. When one of its limbs fell across a pathway in Bankton Park, it had to be relocated to the side. As a woodturner in constant search of greenwood, I viewed it as a valuable opportunity. The inlaid portholes are crafted from copper piping filled with green soapstone.
While exploring the Murieston trail in Livingston, I discovered a Hawthorn tree with an intriguing story. Sadly, it had to be removed due to decay at its base. The wood, twisted and misshapen, caught my eye and inspired a creative resin project. Its colours beautifully capture the essence of the season when the log was found.
In Bellsquarry Wood, the Woodland Trust has undertaken the felling of several Ash trees in an effort to combat Ash dieback disease. The foresters, conveniently cut this particular tree into manageable lengths, leaving them scattered throughout the woodland. As you wander through the trees, keep an eye out for small fairy-sized doors nestled at the base of trunks—these enchanting little portals provided the inspiration for this piece, bringing a touch of magic to its creation
The wood for this bowl came from a Cherry tree that once stood on the boundary of two gardens in Craigshill, Livingston—one of which was my childhood home. When the tree was removed, I arranged to reclaim the wood, but the landscapers had cut the trunk into pieces too short for traditional turning. Instead, I blended fragments of cherry with multicoloured resin to create this vivid and uplifting result.
Rooted in respect.where the wood comes from