Hand Carved Slate House Sign Slate house sign by Martin Cook hand carved slate house sign
Lettering in wood by Martin Cook Hand carved lettering wood by Martin Cook Martin hand carves lettering on natural British stone such as slate, limestone, Portland stone and Cumbrian slate. However he is also very well know the design and making of lettering carved in wood. carved lettering in wood by martin cook [...]
Slate Memorials Riven Slate Memorials Sometimes a smooth finish to a slate memorial does not reflect the character of the loved one remembered. Many of Martin Cook's clients decide to have a natural slate memorial but made from riven slate. A more natural and rustic feel than other slate memorials. Here are a few examples [...]
Architectural Lettering Architectural Lettering by Martin Cook Over Martin's long and varied career he has had the priviledge of working with some great architects to design and carve fantastic lettering that will stand the test of time. He is greatest commission was from Sir Norman Forster to carve the lettering and inlaid floor at the [...]
Slate House Signs Welsh Slate House Signs hand carved by Martin Cook Martin Cook uses the finest slate to create individual, beautiful house signs. Each one designed to compliment the style of the clients home. Welsh slate is perfect for producing fine hand carved lettering. All Martin's designs are hand drawn at the drawing board, [...]
Portland Stone Headstone Portland stone headstone hand carved limestone Have just uncovered an image of this lovely Portland Stone Headstone that was made a few years ago. The relief carving is beautiful and the hand carved lettering makes a very elegant memorial. Here are a few more examples of beautifully hand carved Portland [...]
Hand Carved Slate Martin Cook is currently creating hand carved artworks for The Bohun Gallery Christmas Exhibition, Henley-on-Thames. Martin has successfully exhibited at The Bohun Gallery in Henley-on-Thames for over 15 years. The title of the show this year is 'All Around The World'. Martin has created two pieces. One is a beautifully hand made [...]
Hand carved Welsh slate house sign This hand carved Welsh slate house sign was designed by Martin Cook for a client who did not want a run of the mill sign. Normandy House is a beautiful, elegant house and a house sign to enhance that was necessary. Martin Cook used the very best Welsh slate [...]
Hand carved Welsh slate headstone Martin Cook has recently installed this beautiful hand carved Welsh slate headstone. The memorial was designed to include lettering on the front and back of the headstone. Martin hand carved the daffodils on the head of the memorial. All the carving on the Welsh slate headstone was done by hand [...]
BBC Gardeners World filming at Martin Cook Studio This week Joe Swift and the BBC Gardeners World team visited Martin Cook's garden and workshop to film a piece that will be shown on BBC in August. Joe Swift talked to Martin about his history of Chelsea Flower Show medal winning gardens. Martin has designed three [...]
