During this strange time in the world of lockdown, I have had time to create some more work using different types of marble. I wanted to make small beautiful sculptures which would remind people of the beauty of life and to transport them away from the harsh world we live in at the moment.
Category: Features
2020
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Drystone Walling
Drystone walls first appeared in North West Europe in the Neolithic age and the traditional building technique has been used ever since throughout the world. The walls can be made from slate, granite or other types of stone. Unlike brick walls, the drystone wall contains no mortar and earth is used to bind the stones together. This means that it is more durable and held together by the weight of the stone, and the skill of the builder who needs to select and fit the stones together.
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Gravestone Inscriptions
When you commission a gravestone, there are some important things you need to decide before the work commences. One of the most important decisions you will need to make is to think about the inscripton. This will need to be done before deciding on the design.
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The Cotswold Sculpture Park
Simon Burns-Cox who is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based in Edinburgh, Scotland is now advertising his work through the new website of The Cotswold Sculpture Park in Gloucestershire. His work can be found at the following links:
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Garden Paths and Stepping Stones
At the moment, I am in the process of creating a garden path for a client using Stepping Stones with handcarved lettering and designs. This is a unique way of creating an orginal garden and a special way to commemorate a person or an occasion.
2019
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Garden Sculpture as a Gift
Are you looking for a beautiful and unusual gift for your loved one this Christmas ? Why not give them a luxury handmade Marble Exterior Sculpture for the garden or any outdoor space however small? Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and creates beautiful exterior Marble Sculptures which are ideal for any garden or urban space.
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Stone Carving Courses 2020 with Simon Burns-Cox
There are a variety of Stone Carving Courses with Simon Burns-Cox held at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop throughout the year. There are group courses with a maximum of five participants and individual tuition in sculpture, stone carving, letter carving and relief carving at flexible times.
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Showdown at Sundown at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Visit Simon Burns-Cox in his studio at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop which will be open on Saturday 30th November 2019 from 3.00 to 5.30pm. Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver and his work can be viewed at his website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/
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Workshops Week and Launch of Scotland’s Workshop Website
Visit Simon Burns-Cox in his studio at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop during Workshop Week from the 16th to 23rd November 2019. Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver and his work can be viewed at his website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/
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Pet Memorials
Today, many people like to commemorate the passing of a beloved pet by honouring them with a memorial. Pet Memorials first became fashionable in the Victorian era with pet funerals. However, they were regarded as irreligious so pet cemetries were then established such as the one in Hyde Park in 1881. Many of the large Victorian estates had pet cemetries and today, The Queen has graveyards at Balmoral and Sandringham for her beloved corgis.