Blog Posts - Steve Halton Wood Artist

Sunrise

11/3/2017

A landscape box using a selection of beautiful New Zealand rescued and recycled woods. Lined with burgundy leather with a curved Red Beech divider. Finely finished with Danish Oil and citrus Beeswax.

On display at DETOUR Art Gallery, Blenheim

For more information and pictures, visit my Other Boxes page.

Photo Studio in the Workshop

4/3/2017

Photographing boxes is so much easier than wall art! There are back-drops, lighting, attachments, shadows and reflections to consider. I've finally got the equipment I need to produce some decent images of my wall art. See my re-vamped Wall Art page for the results.
It was pretty warm in there today as I was unable open the door as my work was suspended from it!
All in a day's work!

Detour Art Gallery Blenheim

1/11/2016

A selection of my work can be seen at DETOUR ART GALLERY Blenheim
Their summer exhibition has a diverse range of fabulous art from 20 Marlborough artists.
Call in and say Hi to Peter and Charlene Scott in their beautiful art-space in the heart of Blenheim.
The exhibition runs through until January.

Artists of Marlborough

22/10/2016

I have recently been accepted as an 'Artist of Marlborough'. This is a group of painters, sculptors and ceramic, glass and wood artists who create a diverse range of artwork here in Marlborough.
Look for the distinctive signs throughout the area directing you to their galleries and workshops.
More information can be found on their website artistsmarlborough.co.nz

Eastern Sun

17/8/2016

This box made from Obliqua, Plum, Walnut and Lacebark was recently sold by DETOUR ART GALLERY Blenheim. It travelled to its new home in Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand.

Rimu desk Box

9/8/2016

This desk box in recycled New Zealand Rimu was recently sold to an American buyer.
After some very careful packing I sent it on its way to Sacramento in the state of California.

Eclipse and Helios

27/7/2016

Two boxes I have recently finished, Eclipse and Helios, represent Night and Day, Darkness and Light. Made from Jarrah and New Zealand Lacebark, two beautifully coloured woods which contrast and complement each other.

An ideal present for storing your precious things - earrings, rings, cufflinks.

Chocolate Box

18/4/2016

For all the chocolate lovers out there. Inspired by Thorntons Continental, a fine selection of milk, dark white and nutty chocolates - in fact I think I was slighty nuts for taking on this one!
Which is your favourite?
Encased in Red Beech and Jarrah, there are many beautiful woods on display here.
To view more pictures visit my Other Boxes page.

Sushi Serving Board

12/4/2016

A great gift for the sushi lover in your life.
Serve your sushi on a board made from New Zealand-grown Oak with inlays of Jarrah and Lacebark; finely finished with food-safe oil. Complete with ceramic dipping bowl in either red or lime.

The board could equally be used for bread and dips or as a cheese board.

Size 30 cm x 18.5 cm x 3.5 cm

For more information and pictures, visit my Other Work page.

Desk Box

20/3/2016

This Red Beech desk box with a Walnut, Plane and Rimu lid was sold to a lovely couple in our village, here in the Wairau Valley. They were looking for a special present for a family wedding in Australia.
The box highlights some of the beautiful woods that grow here in New Zealand.
Thanks Cliff and Kate for choosing one of my boxes for your special occasion.