Pebble & Rock Sculpture – Pebble Art on Wood Panel
Welcome to BeachWorks, a collection of pebble art and rock sculpture. I collect rocks, driftwood and whatever washes up on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. The rocks and pebbles are hand collected along the shores and rivers, and are a variety of tumbled granite, sandstone and quartz. Each stone is unique in colour, shape and texture.
For over 35 years I was self-employed in custom garden woodwork and landscape design and construction.
My specialty was unique garden structures including obelisks, trompe l’oeil, trelliswork and curved laminations. From these endeavors I developed my sense of scale and balance with great attention to detail.
Over the course of my career I was involved in the construction of many full size rock formations and waterfalls. This enabled an instinctive transition to my artistic endeavours in rock sculpture. The use of these natural materials in my creations addresses the resolution of Mother Earth’s struggle with balance and chaos.
My ultimate goal is to present natural stone arrangements that push the realm of possibility while maintaining the pleasure derived from resolving tension into harmony.
My creations have proven to be popular at art and craft venues around Southern Ontario. I’m sure you will enjoy them as much as I do making them. I am always available for any questions you may have.
Fred Ferguson, Chief Beach Bum
