Bee carved onto Welsh slate and then gilded with 23 ct gold leaf and palladium leaf. Approximately 10 x 10cm.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

In 2005 Louise was chosen by The Lettering Arts Trust to do a two-year apprenticeship to learn the art of lettering and letter carving, this was funded by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation. The combination of skills that she acquired over the years has allowed her to continue to work alongside her former master whilst also producing lettering and sculpture in her own style. She is an elected member of Letter Exchange.

The lettering, carving and sculptures that she has worked on in stone, wood and metal vary greatly in scale. She loves the way that the process of carving with a hammer and chisel can leave very distinctive marks in the stone, which can be used to create movement and flow. She enjoys combining words and texture, and making beautifully shaped objects from heavy, unforgiving materials.