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Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

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Stone carving is an ancient tradition and one that lives on through artisans likeFinn McCallum.

The UK-based creative chips away at slate to unearth intricate designs that are awe-inspiring in their attention to detail.

One of his most ambitious carvings features a design borrowed from the 9th-century manuscript known as theBook of Kells.

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

There are a couple of reasons that compelled McCallum to recreate the historic design.

Carving theBook of Kellswas also an opportunity to stretch his artistic muscles.

McCallum began stone carving after taking a short weekend course on the traditional craft.

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

He learned the basic methods and became hooked.

McCallum sells his work through hisEtsy shop.

Stone carving artisan Finn McCallum recreated a design from the 9th-century manuscript known as theBook of Kells.

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

This isn’t all of what McCallum has created.

McCallum began stone carving after taking a short weekend course on the traditional craft.

He learned the basic methods and became hooked.

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum

Stone Carving by Finn McCallum