House in Smilovci

Smilovci, Dimitrovgrad municipality, Serbia – Modelart Arhitekti   Project Year :     2017 Developed Area :     111.0 m2 ( 1198.8 Sq ft2 ) Photographs :     Stefan Ivković Smilovci is an unassuming little village in Serbia. According to data from the 2011 census, their total population is 114. For the most […]

Amazing Stone Projects

The pleasure of decorating your home and landscaping your garden increases when you are inspired enough to use stones and pebbles. While working with stone might seem intimidating, it’s actually quite easy and fun! It’s amazing what you can do with a bit of imagination and a few stones… Why not rope the kids in […]

The Ancient Art of Stone

Stone... as old as time

Stone is one of the oldest materials on Earth. It has been used by humans for centuries, and its unique properties make it ideal for a variety of applications. From building homes and monuments to creating art, it is a versatile material that has a timeless appeal. Vancouver Island, B.C,  Canada  –  Andreas Kunert and Naomi […]

Incredible Stone Walled

The concept of dry stone walls has been around since agriculture began. No mortar, just gravity. Dry stone walls don’t interfere with the natural drainage of the site. The beauty of a stone wall is softened by moss and lichen. The stones look worn and weathered, but they still stand firm. The texture of the stones […]

Amazing Stonework of Johnny Clasper

Eye of the storm - Johnny Clasper

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK – Johnny Clasper Johnny Clasper trained as a bricklayer.  Fortunately for the world, most of his work seemed to revolve around stone, not bricks.   During his apprenticeship, he had the opportunity to work with a number of stonemasons, drystone wallers and sculptures.  In our opinion, Johnny has moved from apprentice to master.  What […]

My Earthwork by Thea Alvin

My Earthwork – Thea Alvin

Vermont, USA – Thea Alvin In the world of dry stone building, Thea Alvin is an absolute legend. Although she is extremely modest about her skills, she always pushes credit toward others. Alvin’s work is characterized by its intricate detail and beautiful craftsmanship. She has been honing her craft for years, and her work can […]

Eckerman Studios – 31 Popular Artwork

Eckerman Studios

Santa Cruz CA USA – Eckerman Studios Michael and Ea Eckerman are father and son artists who share a love of working with stone.  Although based in the USA, they have been regular visitors to Australia as witnessed by the numerous landmarks they have left with us. Ea Eckerman grew up on O’ahu’s North Shore and spent […]

Callum Gray Stone – A stone Art Expert

The award winning firepit...

Stone arts are not for everyone, as it is a very time-consuming, costly, and labor-intensive art form. Stone arts is not just a craft that one can pick up and learn at their leisure. There are many styles, materials and processes involved and each requires a certain level of skill. One should not attempt stone […]

Lost in Antiquity

House in France

Lost but not forgotten History has long since forgotten the names of the builders.  Fortunately, those same builders were so skilled that we can still marvel at their workmanship. Click on any image to start lightbox display.  Use your Esc key to close the lightbox.  You can also view the images as a slideshow if […]

Sunny Weiler – Stone Art

Stone Mosaic

Sunny Weiler – Stone Art There are a lot of professional stone artists that got famous because of their unique and intricate designs. These artists use stone as their medium to create beautiful and sometimes functional sculptures. Some of these artists have been able to gain a large following because of the originality of their […]

Cast in Stone

Fireplace

There is something about working with stone that is immensely satisfying. Perhaps it’s the knowledge that we are working with something as old as the ground we walk on. Or perhaps it’s the knowledge that the same stones that we build with today are likely to be around for aeons still – perhaps not in […]