Tony Harmel started making woodcarvings in 2005. Having never worked with any creative craft before, he had no inkling at all that he had the potential, will and ability to learn a skill like woodcarving. Although his work began as therapy with artist Steve Pratt who continues to work with him, for Tony it has become an engrossing activity that is now an essential part of his life. Their work together is now based at Lupton House in Churston where he can practise his craft in a relaxed and peaceful environment conducive to creativity. Against the odds, he has confronted the challenges imposed on him by illness and through the beautiful things he makes has found a new and real sense of personal achievement .


 Grotesques in a Gothic window
Grotesques in a Gothic window Grotesques in a Gothic window detail
Grotesques in a Gothic window detail Winter Green Man
Winter Green Man Spring Green Man
Spring Green Man Summer Green Man
Summer Green Man Autumn Green Man
Autumn Green Man Bird of prey
Bird of prey Self-portrait with Grotesque Faces and Foliage
Self-portrait with Grotesque Faces and Foliage Self-portrait
Self-portrait  Grotesque face
Grotesque face Healing Hands
Healing Hands Gloucester Green Man
Gloucester Green Man Maenad no.1
Maenad no.1 Maenad no.2
Maenad no.2 Leaping Carp
Leaping Carp Dove Girl
Dove Girl Laughing Green Man
Laughing Green Man Carp
Carp African lizard motif
African lizard motif Boxer
Boxer  Bretona house sign carved front and back
Bretona house sign carved front and back Green Man 39
Green Man 39 Lizard
Lizard Lion and Griffin Clock
Lion and Griffin Clock Casket (front)
Casket (front) King
King Queen
Queen Casket (back)
Casket (back) Casket (open)
Casket (open) Green Man
Green Man