Martin’s Blog

There has been a lot of interest in this Portland stone standing stone displayed at Chelsea Flower Show.  As requested I have some more information.  The piece is approximately 7' 6" tall x 8" x 12".  It is has been designed, drawn and carved by hand with hammer and chisel. The letters have been painted in the red and [...]

For the first time Martin is exhibiting in the Bucks Open Studios along with seven other talented artists.  The exhibition is to be held at Wycombe Court House, Church Road, Lane End HP14 2HG.  Martin will be showing several hand carved pieces in oak and natural British stone such as Welsh slate, Portland stone and Cumbrian [...]

 Last year Martin Cook had great success with his Artisan Garden, 'A Literary Garden'.  This year he has not designed a show garden but is exhibiting on a trade stand. The Stand number is PLW8.  Martin, and his son Matthew will there throughout the week demonstrating carving of a commission in progress.  This year among [...]

This week Martin installed this beautiful Welsh slate and oak bench in the garden of a private client in Buckinghamshire.

One of Martin's beautiful lettered oak benches is part of the Summer exhibition at the Garden Gallery in Stockbridge, Hampshire.  The exhibition is open to the public 17 May - 21 July on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11-5.  Martin Cook has exhibited at the Garden Gallery summer show for several years.  It is held in  [...]

On Easter Sunday the The River of Life Memorial was dedicated by The reverend John Simpson. It comprises of three upright stones representing the Three Persons of the Trinity and is bound together by the Word of God.  It is intended as a focal point in the Garden of Remembrance for the burial of [...]

This Summer Martin's work can be seen around the country in various exhibitions. He will be showing pieces at the Dadbrook Gallery in Thame, Oxfordshire. Also The Garden Gallery, Hampshire and The Bow House Gallery in Barnet.  I will post details of the pieces Martin is showing and exhibition dates later on this [...]

Among Martin's passions in life are music, art and poetry.  He recently produced a Portland stone standing stone that reflected all three.  He wrote a poem which included all the great song titles from his youth and carved it into a huge piece of Portland stone.  Click on this post to see the [...]

Last year Martin met a client at Hampton Court Flower Show.  This client lived very close to Hampton Court in an old listed cottage.  Originally there had been a large wall sundial on the front face of the cottage, unfortunately it was mindlessly stolen.  Martin was commissioned to recreate the original dial from old photographs.  [...]