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Steve
Barrett,
is a multi-talented artist in wood and maker of traditional
horn shepherds crooks, he is well respected and a sought
after stick dresser, show judge and wood carver, who
lives on the Dorset/Somerset border. Having won numerous
awards in national and local stick dressing competitions,
Sticks have been sold all over the world. |
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Some sticks kept in stock but most are by commission.
The sticks shown on this website are examples and represent
the wide spectrum of work that is produced. Some sticks
are quite plain, with their beauty lying in colours
and grain in the wooden shanks and the horn handles,
and some are far more intricate. Working from customers
photographs and instructions to produce a piece which
is a unique one off. It can either be left as plain
wood to show off the grain and figure, or painted in
acrylics to give a life-like appearance. Any crook or
animal/bird, dog stick can be made to your own requirments.
But whichever stick you look at you cannot fail to admire
the patience, skill, craftsmanship and attention to
detail that goes into each individual piece. These are
beautifully made, functional, well balanced sticks which
fit comfortably in the hand. No preformed or cast heads
are used. All are individually handmade, so no two sticks
are ever the same. Please note that the colours of the
shanks and the grain of the wood and horn will vary
to the ones shown on this web site.
The
Pyrography artwork are all original pieces which are
burnt and shaded with a hot nib, some are then hand
painted to give a hint of colour. The grain, figure
and any natural faults in the wood are used to form
part of the picture. These are sold at galleries,
exhibitions and by commission. The wood is all sourced
locally and from managed woodlands. Inspiration comes
from various sources including magazines, my own photography
and my love of the natural world. |
Commissions,
Tuition, Demonstrations |
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