Artist José Manuel Castro López works with rocks both large and small to transform hard surfaces into gentle fabric-like creases. Each sculpture begins as a regular piece of quartz or granite which he delicately grinds down to reveal peculiar wrinkled shapes, as if the rock had always existed this way. You can see many more of his recent works in this gallery.(via Ignant) More
The Carved Stone Balls are mysterious objects and they have been the subject of much speculation by scientists over the years. Over 400 of these unique
Matthew Simmonds, an art historian and architectural stone carver based in Italy, has created a collection of excepti...
Rock carving is an ancient art form that has been practiced for centuries. It involves carving and shaping rocks into sculptures, figures, and other designs.
At the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine. Read about this museum at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cité_de_l'Architecture_et_du_Patri.... The works shown here are actually plaster casts.
Wood carving can be a scary task if you’re a beginner, but this article will guide you through all the best tips, tricks, and tools.
Spiral Pendant Hand-Carved from natural stone called green granite by myself. This stone is similar to soapstone but more hard and durable then the soapstone. Spiral is an anciant symbol repressent the Sun, Its sympolize new beginings, Growth, continuity and eternity. The Size of the pendant is approximately 4.8cm x 2.5cm (1.9 x 1 inches). It comes with an adjustable black waxed cotton cord. Not only are these pendants a beautiful thing to wear as part of your jewellery collection, but they are also very pleasing to the touch. The weight and smoothness of the hand carved stone makes these pendants a tactile comfort, as well as a one of a kind adornment. CELTIC SPIRALS Spirals are found in every aspect of nature, from magnetic fields to spiral galaxies and the inner ear. Plants and shells grow in spiral formations and Mother Nature releases her fury in the spiral of tornado and the hurricane. The Celtic peoples and their ancestors used the spiral to represent the natural world and the spiritual mysteries of life. The three-pronged Spiral of Life at the entrance to the megalithic passage tomb at Newgrange in Ireland symbolized the secred cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Celtic triskelion, a three-pronged spiral within a circle, is also said to represent the Triple Goddess and our triple relationship with the earth, our self and the divine. In the metaphysical world Soapstone is said to give off calming energy, creates positivity and helps one prepare for life changes. ( Note : Since it's all hand-carved individually, so these pendants are unique therefore the sizes, shapes and colours/shades may slightly vary ) Find more of my hand carved pendants here https://etsy.me/3iR8vKq My Name Is Naga. I learned my carving skills in my histarical home town dating back to 7th Century renowend for it's rock cut caves and Temples caverd with intricate carvings in South India. I srarted carving at very young age Around when I was 6 or 7 Years Old as a hoby Just By watching those anciant carvings in Temples and some sculptors carving Hindu Diates for temples. After my studies The Carving Became My natutural job for living Organically. I came to the UK with My carving skills and work fulltime as stone carver carving my stone Pendants and have a Market stall in Camden Lock Market in London selling My hand carved Stone Pendants. My stall is allso my semi workshop where I carve custom Designs. Please feel free to contact me if you would like custom made pendant. Thank you for stopping by. See you soon. Naga Thank you for your interest!
Chiseled doric columns, ornate arches, vaulted ceilings, staircases, and tiny sculptures within a sculpture—all of this fits into miniature architectural spaces that resemble ancient and medieval ruins and sacred architecture carved into raw marble and stone. These historical sculptures are brought to life by an internationally acclaimed British sculptor, Matthew Simmonds (previously here on Bored Panda), who currently lives and works in Denmark.
british artist matthew simmonds carves intricate miniature models of architectural spaces into parts of unfinished stone and marble.
*** ATTENTION *** - READ BEFORE BOOKING: When you purchase this course, you are purchasing a place for one person on one of our stone carving days or short courses. Tools, guidance, stone and PPE will be provided, and your carved stone is yours to keep. After completing the purchase on this Etsy shop you will receive a digital file with our email and the address for the workshop. Contact us via this email to confirm the date for your course, we can also post you a physical gift card if desired. The courses are running every month, and we are flexible with dates for booking. We also offer intermediate and advanced carving workshops on our Etsy shop, see below for further details. Practical Workshops in Stone Carving and Stonemasonry Beginners An achievable project is chosen within the skill level of the attendees; this may be pre-assessed or determined informally within the session introduction (works well in longer sessions). The choice of design/theme will depend on the interests of the group or individual. A basic set of skills will be taught in a relaxed, interesting manner and students should find the experience fun and encouraging. Teaching at this level is suitable for students with no prior craft experience. Intermediate Building on a pre-acquired basic level of skill, the attendee will broaden their repertoire of skills whilst working on a more challenging project. They will also be offered tailored advice and guidance on their craft technique which may involve the introduction of more specialist tools and processes. The focus should be on building experience and confidence to achieve more successful results for the hobbyist or aspiring craftsperson. Advanced Similar to the intermediate programme with attention paid to higher order carving techniques. Workshops with these students will also incorporate more of the advanced craft and design theory where relevant; including the use of proportion, geometry, symbolism, the psychology of design and the history of architecture and the craft of stonemasonry. These workshops will serve to cultivate a deeper knowledge of craft theory and to consolidate the grasp of applied techniques for more established craft practitioners. Students at all of the above levels are best served in groups of similar ability, in which a level of knowledge can be presumed by the teacher and overall progress is not delayed. Workshops may be held over a single day, a continuous short course of 3-5 days or on a regular day over a longer term course of several weeks. Workshop days are most productive when held over the course of a working day, typically 9am - 5pm, with a scheduled lunch break and provision for informal refreshment breaks, which are particularly important for newcomers to the craft who will need time to develop their stamina and focus within the craft process. Stephen will recommend a project that can realistically be comfortably completed within the allotted day or programme schedule and students usually take their completed works home to show family and friends. Demonstrations and Masterclasses At an entry-level event, Stephen can offer an inspiring glimpse into the craft, practically demonstrating a range of time-honoured techniques and tools with a brief explanation and opportunity for Q & A’s. Seminars may be more generalist or tailored to the interests of particular groups, e.g. museums, art clubs, freemasons’ chapters, corporate team building events and WI groups. Many key features of the craft process have remained unchanged for millennia, but for academic audiences with an interest in history, an informed insight into the early evolution of tools and techniques can be offered and technological advances in modern history outlined and evidenced. In architecturally significant venues, Stephen can illuminate on the design and construction of stone buildings, the role of the Master Builder and relevant, site specific craft theory and history. For professional audiences, Stephen can share his experience and expertise on a range of topics with applications for architects, designers, antiquarians and collectors, conservators, museum staff and educators alike. With advance preparation, Stephen is able to carve a copy of a piece from a specific building, museum exhibit or private collection and, where relevant, can employ tools available to the original carver whilst bringing to life the craft processes contemporary to the piece. Such demonstrations may be filmed for educational and/or entertainment purposes and, in the case of museums, can be used as part of a display. Speaking Engagements Stephen has engaged audiences at a range of speaking events for public, private and charitable organisations over the years and is able to educate, inspire and entertain people of diverse backgrounds, from total newcomers to the craft through to professionals and post-graduates. Stephen is delighted to share the wealth of knowledge, expertise and fascinating experiences that he has collected over forty years experience in the craft; from specialist education in a City of London Guild school along a colourful craft ‘journey’ that took him on foot all over Europe and culminated in South Africa, through to his illustrious international career as ‘Court Mason’ to the world’s royalty and nobility. Stephen holds the position of ‘Remembrancer’ for one of his Guilds and, as such, is pleased to be questioned on the lesser-known and more specialist fields of interest within stonemasonry and its associated history and culture. Seminars may be curated more specifically for audiences with niche interests or to complement a specialist event. Previous seminars have covered such diverse topics as: - The civil arts as applied to craft training, - Harmonic proportion, - The mechanics and physicality of the practice of stonemasonry, - The enhancement of wellbeing through craft practice and the crafted environment, - The theory of craftsmanship, - Team management and education within crafts, - The social and political history of stonemasonry and stonemasons’ guilds. Tailored Tuition Stephen is available, by appointment, for private craft tuition and guided tours of his studios at Woodchester Mansion near Stroud in Gloucestershire. One-to-one tuition is especially suitable for craft practitioners with prior experience, either industry professionals looking for specialist tuition in specific skills (e.g. stonemasons looking to further their skills in marble carving or polishing) or sculptors seeking technical advice and guidance in precision stone-working techniques. Below are selected testimonials from students who have experienced private tuition with Stephen: “This environment has encouraged me to learn, not through necessity or duty, but through inspiration, passion and curiosity. Training has instilled in me a commitment to realising my own highest potential in my work. I feel a sense of connection with the past through the unbroken traditions Stephen upholds and a profound sense of purpose, belonging and community amongst fellow craftspeople.” - Frances Elston, BA,MSc. “This experience has helped me immensely to advance my research into medieval sculpture. My work focuses on the impact of materials and working methods on the aesthetic, form, and language of the body in stone architecture, mainly of the Romanesque period. Learning about the practicalities of carving, the relationship between the carver and the material, and the attitudes of craftspeople towards their work is helping me to better understand the sculpture from a period that left us little evidence beside the artworks themselves.” -Dr. Agata Gomółka Editor, Events Coordinator, The Corpus of Romanesque Sculpture in Britain and Ireland (CRSBI) Doctoral Graduand, Associate Tutor, Department of Art History and World Art Studies, University of East Anglia. Some groups and organisations that have benefitted from these services: Public Records Office Norwich Norwich Castle Museum Norwich Cathedral and Cathedral Library The Albanian University, Tirana, Albania Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria The University of East Anglia Petrie Museum, London City Library, Norwich Sam Fogg Gallery, Mayfair The Courtauld Institute, London The Norfolk Club The Museum in the Park, Stroud Cheltenham Archaeology Association Gloucestershire Cave Rescue City University, London. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Woodchester Mansion, Gloucestershire Save The Children (at Painswick House) Stroud College Various architects’ practices Birmingham University Bath Abbey Museum of Bath Architecture The Open Palaces Programme UNESCO Bath City of Culture event Glastonbury Music Festival The Queen’s House, Greenwich Stoneleigh Abbey Bridewell Museum, Norwich
Chiseled doric columns, ornate arches, vaulted ceilings, staircases, and tiny sculptures within a sculpture—all of this fits into miniature architectural spaces that resemble ancient and medieval ruins and sacred architecture carved into raw marble and stone. These historical sculptures are brought to life by an internationally acclaimed British sculptor, Matthew Simmonds (previously here on Bored Panda), who currently lives and works in Denmark.
This carved stone, known as the ‘Towie Ball’, was found at Towie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The ball has four knobs, three of them decorated with spirals or dots and rings. The designs closely...
british artist matthew simmonds carves intricate miniature models of architectural spaces into parts of unfinished stone and marble.
Spanish artist José Manuel Castro López (previously) transforms nondescript chunks of granite and quartz into squished and dough-like objects, as if each object morphed from solid to liquid and back again in the sculptor’s capable hands. López seems to delight in convincing the viewer that he works with stone as if it were clay. Lately, he’s begun to introduce additional objects that seem to stitch, clamp, or stretch the stones in various ways. More
The intricate stone carvings at the Bethesda Fountain hearken back to an era of elegance and attention to detail. Here's a collection of my photos taken of these little treasures.
Animal sculpture carved in stone by Jennifer Tetlow - contemporary animal sculpture capturing the essence of her wildlife subjects
Chiseled doric columns, ornate arches, vaulted ceilings, staircases, and tiny sculptures within a sculpture—all of this fits into miniature architectural spaces that resemble ancient and medieval ruins and sacred architecture carved into raw marble and stone. These historical sculptures are brought to life by an internationally acclaimed British sculptor, Matthew Simmonds (previously here on Bored Panda), who currently lives and works in Denmark.
Ancient Rock Carvings Qaqotorq, Greenland
Ancient British Art - Carved chalk balls
Tree of life pendant. celtic style spiral tree necklace. I Hand-Carved from natural stone called green granite by myself. This stone is similar to soapstone but more hard and durable then the soapstone. This design is inspired by english oak tree, the natural world. Symbolize strength and grounding. The size of the pendant is approxmatly 3cm (1.2 inches) in diameter. It's comes with an adjustable black waxed cotton cord. Not only are these pendants a beautiful thing to wear as part of your jewellery collection, but they are also very pleasing to the touch. The weight and smoothness of the hand carved stone makes these pendants a tactile comfort, as well as a one of a kind adornment. Tree Of Life, This symbol, which is found in nearly every culture is a visual representation of link between the three worlds: heaven, earth and underworld. The Assyrian Tree of life, the oldest and most famous of all sacred trees, is associated with worship of the goddess Ishtar. In Babylonia, the Tree Of Life was know as a magical tree that grow in the center of paradise. The Babylonian, Egyptian, Islamic and Kabbalistic Tree Of Life, as well as the biblical tree of paradise, evolved directly from the ancient Assyrian tree symbol. In all cultures the Tree Of Life is a well-known symbol of fecundity. Celtic Tree Of Life, The Celts believed that the Tree Of Life was a symbol of longevity, wisdom and strength. Thay even believed that trees were actual ancestors of men and provided a gateway to the spirit world. Oak Tree, Celts worshiped the Oak Tree for different qualities it possessed. Longevity is one of the qualities which makes the Oak a life-affirming symbol. In the metaphysical world Soapstone is said to give off calming energy, creates positivity and helps one prepare for life changes. ( Note : Since it's all hand-carved individually, so these pendants are unique therefore the sizes, shapes and colours/shades may slightly vary ) Find more of my hand carved pendants here https://etsy.me/3iR8vKq My Name Is Naga. I learned my carving skills in my histarical home town dating back to 7th Century renowend for it's rock cut caves and Temples caverd with intricate carvings in South India. I srarted carving at very young age Around when I was 6 or 7 Years Old as a hoby Just By watching those anciant carvings in Temples and some sculptors carving Hindu Diates for temples. After my studies The Carving Became My natutural job for living Organically. I came to the UK with My carving skills and work fulltime as stone carver carving my stone Pendants and have a Market stall in Camden Lock Market in London selling My hand carved Stone Pendants. My stall is allso my semi workshop where I carve custom Designs. Please feel free to contact me if you would like custom made pendant. Thank you for stopping by. See you soon. Naga Thank you for your interest!
When we lost those dearest to us, commissioning a memorial to celebrate their life can be the hardest task facing us, but it can also be the most rewarding.
This carved grey stone has an integral handle. It was possibly a weight. There are eight compartments decorated with the shapes of eyes and rosettes. The handle imitates basketry and is ornamented with...
Spanish sculptor José Manuel Castro López hand-carves granite and quartz into fascinating fluid sculptures. Aiming to formulate new relationships with sculptural work, his illusory objects...
The students really rocked it😉 at this weekends stone jewelry workshop at the @cotuitcenterforthearts Fun fun fun! #stonejewelry #makingjewelry #capecod (at Cape Cod, Massachussets)...
How to carve rocks with a Dremel. Make rock pendants and add saying to rocks for home and garden decor.
Spanish artist José Manuel Castro López (previously) transforms nondescript chunks of granite and quartz into squished and dough-like objects, as if each object morphed from solid to liquid and back again in the sculptor’s capable hands. López seems to delight in convincing the viewer that he works with stone as if it were clay. Lately, he’s begun to introduce additional objects that seem to stitch, clamp, or stretch the stones in various ways. More
The Skeith Stone, between Kilrenny and Cellardyke. With Pictish carving, it probably dates from about the 7th century. The carving is fairly faint but easily visible when sunlit from the side (south-west-ish). Skeith has been adopted as the name for the new health centre about 500 metres away. Submitted for Scotland's whereaboots: www.flickr.com/groups/scots/discuss/72157600719482590/pag...
