John Comley

With a training in zoology and biochemistry I have spent almost my entire working life in the pharmaceutical industry engaged in drug screening research.

Having recently retired and acquired a beach hut in Seaview I set about creating some sea-themed pieces to decorate the interior. As a keen birdwatcher and observer of the nature this gave me opportunity to improve upon bird carvings I have been occasionally crafting over the past 25 years.

Inspired by the birds to be seen on Seaview Duver and The Hersey Nature Reserve I have created a collection of individually hand-carved 2D-wooden birds, covering over 20 species. The birds are made of southern yellow pine, are life-sized, painted with acrylics with emphasis given to realistic poses. I have also explored the use of wood to create some simple boat models and 3D sailing tableaux like those viewed off Seaview and the Solent.

 

• John Comley SVODS - On The Run
  Acrylic on Wood
  28 x 13 x 22 cms £125
• John Comley SVODS - Tacking
  Acrylic on Wood
  30 x 15 x 22 cms £150
• John Comley Seaview Mermaids Competing
  Acrylic on Wood
  75 x 30 x 15 cms £295
• John Comley Oyster Catcher - Lifebuoy
  Acrylic on Wood
  In a Lifebuoy
  67 cms diameter £210
• John Comley Oyster Catcher - Typical - Duver Bird
  Acrylic on Wood
  33 x 39 cms £130
• John Comley Herring Gull - Calling - Duver Bird
  Acrylic on Wood
  50 x 44 cms £160
• John Comley Herring Gull - Head Facing Back - Duver Bird
  Acrylic on Wood
  42 x 39 cms £160
• John Comley Herring Gull - Life Buoy
  Acrylic on Wood
  In a Life Buoy
  75 cms Diameter £240
• John Comley Herring Gull - Typical - Duver Bird
  Acrylic on Wood
  41 x 46 cms £160
• John Comley Herring Gull Walking - Duver Bird
  Acrylics on Wood
  57 x 36 cms £160