Ian Judge, Author at Jim Martins https://jimmartins.co.uk/author/ian/ South Devon Sculptor ... Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:47:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Portland Limestone Griffin https://jimmartins.co.uk/portland-limestone-griffin-detail/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:48:05 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=47019 A “Griffin” commission that, after a long “roughing out” period, started to come alive, Carving the fur around the body and feathers on the wings were a laborious stage. The stone wings ring with a bell-like tone when lightly tapped emphasizing the quality of the original 800kg block. The face waited until the final stage as I wanted to ensure that I protect the beak during work. this is a fine piece and will be displayed for generations once completed.Once fixed in its final location, I waited to photograph it again as it “Settled in” with algae etc.

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]]> Limestone Crab Plaque for 60’s Tea House Salcombe https://jimmartins.co.uk/limestone-crab-plaque-for-60s-tea-house-salcombe/ Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:46:59 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=47015 A crab plaque carved for the 60’s Tea House in Salcombe …

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]]> Limestone Pigs Head for The Pigs Nose East Prawle https://jimmartins.co.uk/limestone-pigs-head-for-the-pigs-nose-east-prawle/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:35:23 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=46988 The post Limestone Pigs Head for The Pigs Nose East Prawle appeared first on Jim Martins.

]]> Seahorse for Redfern Health Centre, Salcombe https://jimmartins.co.uk/seahorse-in-limestone/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 10:32:23 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=46983 A limestone carving of a seahorse has been donated to the Redfern Health Centre in Salcombe by local sculptor Jim Martins.

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]]> Sculpture donated to Salcombe church is unveiled https://jimmartins.co.uk/sculpture-donated-to-salcombe-church-is-unveiled/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 10:15:49 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=46966 THE sculpture gifted to Salcombe and its residents was unveiled and blessed at Holy Trinity Church last weekend. The artwork, designed and created by Jim Martins, was gifted to the church on Sunday, December 20, at the Nine Lessons Christmas service. The service, attended by around 100 people and led by Father Daniel French, saw the congregation sing Christmas carols and listen to readings before Jim gave a short talk on the sculpture and it was unveiled and blessed by Father Daniel. There was then mince pies and mulled wine to finish the day off in festive style. Click here to read the full article …

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]]> New Clay Works https://jimmartins.co.uk/new-clay-works/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:26:10 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=46975 The post New Clay Works appeared first on Jim Martins.

]]> RNLI Centenary of 1916 Salcombe Lifeboat Disaster https://jimmartins.co.uk/rnli-centenary-of-1916-salcombe-lifeboat-disaster/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:23:37 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=46971   Read the newspaper link …

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]]> Carving Limestone Bust https://jimmartins.co.uk/carving-limestone-bust/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:18:08 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=46969 Much time is spent on refining the detail …

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]]> ​Salcombe sculptor donates plaque to Holy Trinity Church https://jimmartins.co.uk/salcombe-sculptor-donates-plaque-to-holy-trinity-church/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:40:59 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=46910 ​Salcombe sculptor donates plaque to Holy Trinity Church

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]]> Carvings For Salcombe Church https://jimmartins.co.uk/carvings-for-salcombe-church/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:35:31 +0000 https://jimmartins.co.uk/?p=46905 Carvings For Salcombe Church ...

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