Chris has been a professional woodcarver for 45 years and is a member of the Master Carvers Association. He is passionate about the survival of fine woodcarving and passing his skills and knowledge on to future generations. Chris has written 7 books on carving and countless articles for magazines. He has had the good fortune of teaching internationally for over 30 years and in 2011 his global reach expanded with the creation of his I e-learning site: woodcarvingworkshops.tv.
"I love carving; for me it's a sort of joy: the dance of steel and wood, the slice of the cutting edge, the sounds and smells. Throughout my career I’ve carved across a very broad range of subjects and styles: from the traditional to the modern; from the photographically realistic to the utterly whimsical; from relief and ornamental carving to lettering and sculpture.
From my home studio in the Marches, I’m continually struck by the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Many of the pieces in this show speak to my fondness of the British countryside."