Simon O’Rourke
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treecarving.bsky.social
Simon O’Rourke
@treecarving.bsky.social
Sculptor, illustrator, based in North Wales
Creator of the viral Giant Hand sculpture

https://linktr.ee/treecarving
A collaboration I can really get behind…

#beer #realale
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Once I've blocked out a sculpture, the STIHL MSA200 battery saw is brilliant for refining the shape and adding detail like fur. I'm using it here with their 043 (1.1mm) gauge 12” (30cm) carving bar.

#tooltalk #chainsawcarving #sculpture #workinprogress #stihlgb #stihlsaws #stihllife #powertools
September 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
On Friday I asked if you could guess the video game this sword was from. A few of you guessed correctly - well done! It's the Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII.
Paul and I were lucky enough to work on this commission in 2022 to celebrate the launch of the action-packed prequel to FF VII.
September 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A little teaser for something I'll be working on for the next couple of days.
Guesses in the comments...

#chainsawcarving #sculpture #oak #workinprogress #TuesdayTeaser
September 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
At @sweeneyhotel with @alfiebradleyart and @blacksculpt getting ready for tomorrow's exhibition.

Come out and see us

Sweeney Hotel, Oswestry
Sunday 14th September
10am - 5pm
September 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A longer look at the relief carved dancer featured in my reel yesterday.
I love the subtle colour from @barrettineproducts wood preserver that enhances the sculpture and protects at the same time.

#chainsawcarving #woodcarving #sculpture #dancer #ballet #barrettine #stihlgb #stihllife
September 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I had the commission from the Plas Dinas estate to create a new gate leading to a footpath, and I saw this as an opportunity to collaborate with Alfie Bradley. We used Cedar to create the fencing and gate (credit to Paul Edwards for the gate and fleur de lys), and made space for Alfie’s artwork.
September 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's #NationalSportsDay in a few countries around the globe so for the occasion, here are a few sporting sculptures I've made.
I realised I haven't had many sports commissions. Which sportsperson or sport would you like to see me make?
#chainsawcarving #sculpture #sports #senna #soccer #f1 #cricket
August 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My app tells me it's #NationalDogDay!
I'll do a dog compilation later in the week, but for now, here's me refining a #sculpture I made of a #Weimeraner , a breed known for its intelligence, high energy, and hunting.

Do you have a favourite dog breed? Let me know in the comments!
August 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM