About: Arnie Barton - Roadside Carver

Arnie Barton Road Side Carver

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I am a self-taught chainsaw carver who has been carving for nine years.  I work on the roadside around the East of England and am mainly based in North Norfolk. 

In the nine years I’ve been carving I have been lucky enough to have my work sold throughout the world.
I have done some weird and wonderful wood carvings all from my imagination and have also brought my customers’ ideas to life. I’ve even demonstrated speed carving on television on BBC1’s Good Morning Dagenham!
All of my wood is locally sourced and recycled, I have used wood from trees cut down in customers’ garden/land.
So if you have any ideas please feel free to contact me.​
Sculpting Nature from Timber to Treasure

Sculpting Nature from Timber to Treasure

by | Nov 14, 2025 |

There are many tools that might be used to shape and sculpt wood. None are seemingly less refined than a chainsaw, yet this is the tool of choice for skilled woodcarver Arnie Barton.   Using a chainsaw in all the ways you might usually avoid, Arnie slices, stabs...

Featured On ArtUK.com

Featured On ArtUK.com

by | Mar 15, 2024 |

Henry VIII (1491–1547)  Arnie Barton Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex A carved wooden depiction of Henry VIII, reflecting Beaulieus' connection as Royal Hunting Grounds. Read the article here.....