Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting

About the carver

Behind the work

Unlocking Nature's Beauty: Introducing Mark Malone, Chainsaw Carver & Sculptor! 🌲Welcome to the world of Mark Malone, where imagination meets craftsmanship through wood! 🌳✨ Mark Malone is proud to announce the launch of his new venture as a chainsaw carver and sculptor! With a passion for transforming raw wood into breathtaking works of art, Mark specialises in a variety of services, including stump renovation, custom commission pieces, and unique one-off garden sculptures. No matter your vision, “You think it, I carve it!” is the mantra that drives his work.

Portfolio

Gallery

Heron emerging from a carved trunk — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **Heron emerging from a carved trunk**Birds — Heron
A chainsaw-carved heron depicted standing within a vertical split trunk. Painted accents highlight the blue-gray body and yellow beak, with textured feather and bark details. The composition frames the bird as if emerging from the wood, designed for outdoor display.

shaggy highland cow — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **shaggy highland cow**Birds — Heron
Seated, stylized highland cow with a heavy fringe covering its eyes, short curved horns and rounded front legs. Deep textured carving emphasizes the fur and facial features, creating a playful, expressive character suited to garden or rustic display.

Pair of carved ravens on stumps — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **Pair of carved ravens on stumps**Birds — Other bird
Two life-size raven figures carved with a chainsaw are perched on rounded stump bases. The birds show textured feather carving and a dark finish that contrasts with the lighter, roughly hewn bases. The matching pair has a strong, outdoor decorative presence.

Seated lion on carved rocky plinth — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **Seated lion on carved rocky plinth**Mammals — Other mammal
Detailed chainsaw carving of a seated lion integrated into a tree trunk, showing a textured mane and defined facial features. The lion rests on carved block-like rockwork beside an inscribed panel that reads a religious verse. The piece contrasts polished carved surfaces with remaining natural bark to emphasize form and depth.

Lion and lamb of God — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **Lion and lamb of God**Uncategorized

Lion & Lamb Stunp renovation — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **Lion & Lamb Stunp renovation**Uncategorized
Massive Macracarpa Tree stump removation in Newcastle Co Down, south promenade

Chainsaw-carved seahorse sculpture — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **Chainsaw-carved seahorse sculpture**Aquatic life — Marine life
Freestanding seahorse sculpture carved with bold, segmented textures at The Irish Woodlnd Show 2026 over 2 days

seahorse at Ireland’s woodland show Waterford 2026 — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **seahorse at Ireland’s woodland show Waterford 2026**Aquatic life — Marine life
Chainsaw-carved seahorse rendered upright with a tightly coiled tail and elongated snout. The body features bold, scalloped segmenting and deep burned grooves that emphasize ridges and texture. Darkened accents around the face and along the plates create strong three-dimensional depth.

Upside-down carved legs sycamore stump renovation — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **Upside-down carved legs sycamore stump renovation**Human figures
Chainsaw carving of a pair of human legs pointing skyward as if a figure is headfirst in the ground. The legs are painted bright blue with carved boots and are set into a textured, stone-like base. The playful, bold composition functions as a whimsical garden or public-art feature.

upside-down figure legs in well sycamore stump renovation — chainsaw carving by Woodaknot chainsaw carving & sculpting — **upside-down figure legs in well sycamore stump renovation**Human figures
A carving showing the lower half of a human figure upside-down, with both legs and boots protruding from a stone well. The legs are painted bright blue with carved clothing folds and detailed boots, while the well is finished to resemble stacked stone. Installed outdoors on a gravel-bordered base, the piece reads as a playful, attention-grabbing garden sculpture.