Sally Wibrew

Artist and sculptor Sally Wibrew creates enticing wooden sculptures for peoples personal gardens and commercial landscapes.

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Here's a cheeky little Red Squirrel. Inspired by memories of reading Squirrel Nutkin as a child.

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Here is the finished Emperor Penguin.

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Carving under stormy skies!

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This was a commissioned piece. A Great Spotted Woodpecker. The additional coloured stains make it easier to identify the individual species of woodpecker.

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Here is a lovely, large Barn Owl ready to go. My large sculptures stand approximately 3ft/90cm in total height. So they are perfect for small to medium-sized gardens.

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Bare or burned? Not everyone likes the coloured finish on my sculptures. I can leave them natural with just a clear preservative and oil to bring out the detail of the timber. Let me know in the comments what you would prefer.

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A combination of subtle pyrography work and coloured wood stains makes these wooden Owl sculptures come to life.

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One of my ever-popular Barn Owls. With that white stain, they really pop in a shaded corner of the garden.

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From concept to finished sculpture. If you have an idea for a design that I haven't made before, email me at [email protected]. I will discuss your ideas and work with you to create something that fulfils your vision.

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While Owl's are technically birds of prey, this Buzzard is a little different to my normal carving #woodcarving #wood #carving #art #handmade #bespoke #sculpture #wildlife #buzzard #birdofprey

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Not too long ago, I was asked to capture a customer's beloved Golden Labrador. When creating a unique piece, I try to make it as close to the customer's request as possible. Let me know if you want me to capture your beloved pet in a carving! #woodcarving #wood #carving #art

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Another dog commission, this time a Spaniel with great floppy spaniel ears #woodcarving #wood #carving #art #handmade #bespoke #sculpture #animals #pet #dog #goldenlabrador #commission

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Here is the same Hare from Wednesday. As you can see, burning and oiling the carving brings out the finer details and helps bring the carvings to life #woodcarving #wood #carving #art #handmade #bespoke #sculpture #animals #wildlife #animals #hare #oiling #oil

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Have you ever wondered what my carvings look like before being burnt and oiled? Whilst you can see some details, the finer ones are far harder to notice when in this condition #woodcarving #wood #carving #art #handmade #bespoke #sculpture #animals #wildlife #animals #hare #oiling

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Quick shoo of the Chickens and the carving can commence! #woodcarving #wood #carving #art #handmade #bespoke #sculpture #animals #wildlife #owl #speedvideo #speedcarve

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My carvings aren't just limited to wildlife; I often do animal commissions of people's favourite animals or beloved pets. If you would like a quote for a bespoke carving get in touch! https://t.co/xSaL2ngxHC #woodcarving #wood #carving #art #handmade #bespoke #sculpture #animals

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Back in February Cringleford Parish Council refurbished a woodland walk which included a handful of my carvings to represent some of the wildlife within the area #woodcarving #wood #carving #art #handmade #bespoke #sculpture #animals #wildlife #woodpecker #owl #fox

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This is a little peek behind the curtain: Before I start a sculpture, I sketch the design, which I will later use as my reference #woodcarving #wood #carving #art #handmade #bespoke #penguin #emperorpenguin #sculpture #woodenpenguin #sketch #drawing

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It's wood collection day!
All my wood is sustainably sourced UK timber and Tree Surgery waste. The most common causes of tree felling are becoming too large for their position in gardens or for safety reasons such as powerline interference.
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I think someone's ready to go home for dinner after a day of carving #woodcarving #wood #art #bespokeart #sculptures #woodensculptures #handmade #bespoke #dog #spaniel #cockerspaniel #gingerspaniel #pet #pets