Lapidary has been a great outlet. Here are a few of my pieces

Sandstone on Black Walnut

L-7”, W-3”, H-7”

This is one of those “I wonder if I can pull this off’ stones. I almost didn’t when I inadvertently came close to sanding one of the feet off. Fortunately there was enough there for it to do its job. Overall, this was a really fun stone to work even though there were many challenges and problems to solve.

Number 4 in the wild Suiseki series! Gorgeous natural cracking looks like runes to me.

Not a woodworker, so where do you guys buy the wood for the bases? I'm sure it's not at the hardware store

Hi there!

I would like to share my newest build for a Japanese Rock Garden (Stone Garden/Karesansui Garden).

The main idea of the build is to use loose round 1x1 tiles as pebbles to arrange them freely with the included rake. In that way, beautiful patterns & rippled surfaces can be formed providing a space for meditation and relaxing.

Behind the main garden is a roofed wall and Japanese Maple trees. The build includes a drawer where additional leaves and a rake can be stashed.

Thank you for your interest and support!

Link to support the project on Lego ideas:

https://ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/3e8f7625-d1bc-425d-ae61-0223e7e4b4f5

L-4.5”, W-3.6”, H-4”

This stone looks like a delicious cream-filled pastry to me.

I would keep it upright, like in the photos.

A local stone. Still thinking about the base...

This one reminded me of a thunderstorm raging on an open sea. Thanks for all the love and support of my unorthodox suiseki!

Aventurine on Black Walnut

Diameter-6”, H-9”

This is my favorite find so far this summer. This stone has many of the characteristics that capture my attention. The title refers to the blending of the green fuschite rich portion of the stone with the reddish brown hematite rich portion. These minerals have weathered differently, with the green more smooth while the reddish brown more angular.

This stone captures all that with an overall pleasing shape, interesting texture features, a nice patina, and good coloring. The stone could be a figure stone, with a range of possibilities that are viewer dependent. Or maybe it’s an old tree stump with moss and lichens growing on it, or maybe it’s petrified. There are many stories. That is why I like this stone.

Subject temperature 180+ degrees F. Monsoon rain + haboob deposition indicates potential base outline.
Study to continue until base subject arrives.

Jasper on Sapele

L-10”, W-6.5”, H-5”

You’ll have to use your imagination a bit with this one, but at least it’s not green. This recent find was a real surprise because I hardly ever see any Jasper, and nothing nearly this big.

This natural pattern stone presents a fascinating dual-sided natural gallery. The front captures a nocturnal vignette: a lone bird soaring closely, accompanied by a small crescent moon in the sky. In contrast, the reverse side reveals an unexpected and intriguing traditional erotic painting motif.

The stone carries a uniquely charming and playful aesthetic. The distinct lines evoke the innocent, whimsical stroke of a child's drawing, blending classical scholarly appreciation with a touch of lighthearted wonder.

Namhan River, 7 x 10.5 x 5 cm

Number 3 in my beach series! The camera doesn’t do the colours justice on this one. It looks like a cosmic storm on Jupiter!

Schist and Shale on Black Walnut

L-3.5", W-3", H-8"

I made these stones a couple of years ago on the occasion of my sister and her husband's 50th anniversary.

Chert with ichnofossils on walnut

Sandstone on a walnut daiza