Beautiful sculptures. Beautiful shots of the land, just beautiful. I too have arrived here on your channel by way of this guy 👆🏽👆🏽, your little brother. You two look & sound so much alike. Thanks Hoof GP for the recommendation.
VERY IMPRESSED !! I'm intrigued to see what you'll create with this fantastic material. Enjoyed the history contents too. The way you split the slate was not only satisfying but also impressive. The way you worked to create that pear was mind blowing. Anyway, enough of the compliments. Have you got any ideas on what your next project will be?
I loved learning about slate. I wish I could have a slate wall, but I’ll dream about it instead. I am glad that the new owner wants to have a living heritage site. We lose to many places like this.
It is our Memorial Day here today. To come across your lovely clip of real and raw materials of history with a fine chance of a future gives hope. To the future!
Amazing! As a kid, my Dad and I went into the hills near my childhood home with his 1962 Chevy car and brought back load after load of slate. We used it to make dry stack retaining walls.
Incredible view. Just breathtaking. I do hope you can make an slate sculpture that embodies the history of the land. Thank you, the owners and Philip for taking us along on the journey.
Seeing that amazing landscape I am so proud to be Scottish. So incredibly beautiful, even the vast areas of slate and bracken are breathtaking. Many thanks James for a wonderful climb. Now I think a hot tody to warm the cockles 🌷🍀🌷
What an outstanding video! Not only was it interesting to hear about the history of slate and the Scottish quarries, the aerial footage was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Okay... I absolutely LOVED this. Scotland is gorgeous. I have tried splitting stones like that (not slate) and it isn't easy; much less work it the way that you do. What an amazing way to create art. Thank you again for sharing your fantastic craft with the world.
Thanks James, I didn’t realise slate came in so many different colours, when you stopped in front of that mine wall made of slate , wow so many colours, a beautiful natural resource, now can’t wait to see where the muse takes you ... jules
Thank you James for sharing this experience & for bringing us along to visit the slate quarry. So interesting to learn the history of this Scottish Estate. The views were amazing. 👏🙂
Wow! Your artistry with videography is really good! I love it! I've been to Scotland twice, the first to do a self-led bicycle tour through Perthshire and the second to visit a childhood friend and so another bicycle tour, again through Perthshire. One of my favorite memories is stopping my bike to take in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.
Another great video James really enjoyed it. The quarry is massive and the history of it all really interesting, so thanks for sharing. Beautiful scenery up there too!
I love rocks and slate is interesting to me, the way it can be "peeled" in layers but it's rock! The GP sent me to you and your sculptures are amazing! I like the quarry, it's beautiful!
Satisfying to watch you crack-on all those pieces of rock. Your vid production got really good man! Like the aerials and the field trip and history. Rich video!
Thanks Garry. I have done a few times. There are a couple of examples on my instagram @james_parker_sculpture 'Yin and Yang' and 'Light'. Although they are kept separate within the sculpture. I'm sure I'll mix them at some point.
Hi James. I'm here in Pennsylvania, US. Our area had tons of slate quarries. My topic is roof slate that you work with. When they were placed directly on roof sheathing without air space underneath they go about 75 yrs and they start to decay or rot underneath and break apart easy. When they are fixed to nailing strips spaced apart they last 100+ yrs and just become brittle and break easy. Was wondering if you 'treated' your sculptures with any waterproofing?
Breathtaking views that go on forever. I do have a question....when contractors build a brick house here (Florida USA) they like the brick on site for a few days to acclimate to temperature etc. Do you have to do that with slate and other materials you use?
Thanks Eric. What a view! I use all sorts of methods. Some are not fixed at all. I talk about it in a few of my videos. No doubt I will do more in the future too!
Another very interesting video. However I did not get the impression from you that " this slate is fantastic " . How will you evaluate whether this slate is one you would consider using in the future ?. And no I am not going to mention " the coo man " LOL. Cheers from East Kilbride.
Thank you. The slates just not as fine grained as something like Welsh slate which splits very easily and predictably and therefore can't be used to make a really precise form. However there are plenty of things the slate can be used for. It's just that I'll likely have a different approach to the design.
I thought going build giant ball right there stone Corey. imagine going around stone cores build giant ball leave there. when vist again. see giant ball there as pick stone back yard walk area.
I've get the quarries to put it on pallets and deliver by lorry usually. Occasionally I fill my trailer by hand, usually onto pallets so that I can easily offload at the workshop.
James - You should be wearing safety glasses. We You Tube viewers may be looking here to learn how to do what you do and you putting on safety glasses each and every time before you pick up your hammer, may save not only your eyes, but numerous other eyes around the world. We badgered your brother enough that he finally began wearing eye protection during all trimming. Please don't require the same effort to protect your eyes - I know I'd like to see more of them - creating more sculptures, for many years to come.
This is just so so so good - I actually forgot it was my brother I was watching and just enjoyed the video!!
Thanks Grim! Really apreciate it. Your training is slowly getting through 😉😂
He'll get there 😁
Beautiful sculptures. Beautiful shots of the land, just beautiful.
I too have arrived here on your channel by way of this guy 👆🏽👆🏽, your little brother. You two look & sound so much alike. Thanks Hoof GP for the recommendation.
VERY IMPRESSED !! I'm intrigued to see what you'll create with this fantastic material. Enjoyed the history contents too. The way you split the slate was not only satisfying but also impressive.
The way you worked to create that pear was mind blowing. Anyway, enough of the compliments. Have you got any ideas on what your next project will be?
Hi Mike, thank you. I've got a few ideas! Bust with some installs just nis.
That view though?!!!!!
I love watching your videos, so calming ❤
The view was incredible!
Thank you!
I loved learning about slate. I wish I could have a slate wall, but I’ll dream about it instead. I am glad that the new owner wants to have a living heritage site. We lose to many places like this.
Hi Mary, glad you enjoyed the video!
James
Really interesting! 1600 !
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Thanks Susan!
Your sculptures are amazing , . Ps your wee brother ( gp )sent me over to your page .
Hi John! Great to have you onboard! Thank you.
This is an incredibly beautiful place. I've never seen anything like it.
Hi there, agreed it's very beautiful and the views are incredible!
Fascinating, beautiful country
Thanks Pamela, glad you enjoyed!
Perfect way to preserve history with relevance to today.
It is our Memorial Day here today. To come across your lovely clip of real and raw materials of history with a fine chance of a future gives hope.
To the future!
Hi Rane, thanks for your comment! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Amazing! As a kid, my Dad and I went into the hills near my childhood home with his 1962 Chevy car and brought back load after load of slate. We used it to make dry stack retaining walls.
Thanks Brenda! Sounds amazing! I bet it was running a bit low with a trunk full of slate!
@@jamesparkersculpture it sure did, I remember feeling like we were doing a wheelie!
Incredible view. Just breathtaking. I do hope you can make an slate sculpture that embodies the history of the land. Thank you, the owners and Philip for taking us along on the journey.
The view just blew me away. Really fantastic. I'm sure I will have the opportunity at some point to make something very special with this slate.
Beautiful countryside ! I had forgotten what blue sky looked like.
Thanx for another interesting and informative video !
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Thanks Katt!
lovely and beautiful slate
Thank you. It really is. I'd never tire of it.
I looks very satisfying when the stone splits and comes apart.
The scenier is amazing the history spectacular 💞
Hi Tammy, yeah it was a really interesting visit. Learning about the history of the quarry and the scenery was incredible!
Seeing that amazing landscape I am so proud to be Scottish. So incredibly beautiful, even the vast areas of slate and bracken are breathtaking. Many thanks James for a wonderful climb. Now I think a hot tody to warm the cockles 🌷🍀🌷
Thanks Anne! Delighted you enjoyed it!
@@jamesparkersculpture 🌹🌿🌹😀😀
A great tour! Thanks for taking us along.
Hi Abuelita, it was a pleasure, glad you enjoyed!
What an outstanding video! Not only was it interesting to hear about the history of slate and the Scottish quarries, the aerial footage was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Michele, it was breathtaking. I'm pleased it came across in the video.
Okay... I absolutely LOVED this. Scotland is gorgeous. I have tried splitting stones like that (not slate) and it isn't easy; much less work it the way that you do. What an amazing way to create art. Thank you again for sharing your fantastic craft with the world.
Thank you Kristin. If you liked this one then you'll love the next one...coming soon 😉
Scotland is a beautiful country James. Your work is amazing and I can't wait til your next project. Thanks for sharing. ❤🙂👍
Hi Shirley, thanks for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed.
Thanks James, I didn’t realise slate came in so many different colours, when you stopped in front of that mine wall made of slate , wow so many colours, a beautiful natural resource, now can’t wait to see where the muse takes you ... jules
Thanks Jul. There are a plethora of colours. Who knows where it'll end up.
Thank you James for sharing this experience & for bringing us along to visit the slate quarry. So interesting to learn the history of this Scottish Estate. The views were amazing. 👏🙂
You're welcome Kim. It was breathtaking.
There are some fluffy sheep at around 0:24. They're SO cute, I want to hug them, haha.
Lol! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. I really enjoyed it. The scenery is breathtaking
My pleasure Dana. I really enjoyed making it!
Fascinating, informative, and so well done. Beautiful!
Thank you very much!
Wow! Your artistry with videography is really good! I love it! I've been to Scotland twice, the first to do a self-led bicycle tour through Perthshire and the second to visit a childhood friend and so another bicycle tour, again through Perthshire. One of my favorite memories is stopping my bike to take in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.
Thank you Felicia! Perthshire is a beautiful area of Scotland, glad you enjoyed your trips over here.
Looks good bro. Drone footage is awesome.
You need one of these Bob!!
I loved this! I’m in the US so seeing the Scottish country side is fantastic!
Delighted to hear it! The wonders of modern technology. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for showing us this site. It would be great to find new uses for the slate.
Hi Kim, thanks for your comment! I hope to use the slate in future sculptures.
Fantastic video. Love learning about your work and how you make such beautiful things. Thanks!
Thanks Stephanie, glad you enjoyed the video!
Another great video James really enjoyed it. The quarry is massive and the history of it all really interesting, so thanks for sharing. Beautiful scenery up there too!
Hi Carol, glad you enjoyed! A pleasure to share this visit.
I love rocks and slate is interesting to me, the way it can be "peeled" in layers but it's rock! The GP sent me to you and your sculptures are amazing! I like the quarry, it's beautiful!
Great to have you onboard! Thank you!
Thanks for the tour! It's beautiful countryside and I like learning about it. I look forward to seeing what you create with it! 😊😊
My pleasure Jen
Stunning views.
Agreed Pat, the views were incredible!
Beautiful and Informative, Thank You.
Thank you. Really enjoyed recording this one. What an incredible place.
Wonderful video James! And oh that view...😍 Excited to see what you will create with those slates!!😍
Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video! Agreed, the views were incredible!
Very nice James. I look forward to seeing more. Kansas USA
Thanks Jack!
Thumbs up !
Thanks Bruce!
Green would add a new dimension
I use green quite a lot. Check it out in my Apple and Pear builds.
Satisfying to watch you crack-on all those pieces of rock. Your vid production got really good man! Like the aerials and the field trip and history. Rich video!
Thanks very much! I'm getting there slowly. 😉
Your brother sent me here , looking forward to checking out your channel
Thanks Ann!
I really enjoyed this one James, well done.
Thanks Andrew, glad you enjoyed!
In Belgium and Luxembourg you find stunning red slate, would make a colourfull statue.
You get similar slate in New York State too. I'll need to look it up. Thanks Imca
James Parker Sculpture
My pleasure 👍🏻
Makes me miss home watching u walk the hills.really hope u and the estate can do something with the slate.
Hi Alex, glad you got a flavour of home. Yes hope to be able to use the slate for future sculptures.
Really great information. Been good learning about the various different slates.. thanks yes VERY BEAUTIFUL VIEW 😏👊
Thanks Kelly.
Great camera work and really interesting video. Loved it
Thank you!
Great vid, James !
Thanks George! Could have a lot of fun working with this stone!
I did find your channel from the Hoof GP, you can tell you two are related!
Fantastic video beautiful place.do you think that one day you will use slate and glass in the some sculpture. Well done James.👍🍺🇬🇧🤘
Thanks Garry. I have done a few times. There are a couple of examples on my instagram @james_parker_sculpture 'Yin and Yang' and 'Light'. Although they are kept separate within the sculpture. I'm sure I'll mix them at some point.
Love your picture before your name 😁
Thanks for the suggestion! 😉
James Parker Sculpture
You're welcome 👍🏻
I would love to see you make something from their slate.
Hope to be able to do that!
Great video
Thanks Scott, glad you enjoyed!
I did not know how slate was mined. It looks like a lot of hedgerow walls, and pavers can be done with those.
Hi Flo. You're quite right. It's often used in walls and paving.
Hi James. I'm here in Pennsylvania, US. Our area had tons of slate quarries. My topic is roof slate that you work with. When they were placed directly on roof sheathing without air space underneath they go about 75 yrs and they start to decay or rot underneath and break apart easy. When they are fixed to nailing strips spaced apart they last 100+ yrs and just become brittle and break easy. Was wondering if you 'treated' your sculptures with any waterproofing?
Hi Michael, I don't often treat the slate. I have on a couple of occasions but that's been for aesthetics with indoor sculptures.
3rd !!!!
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Thanks Katt! Hope you're well in Canada!
Breathtaking views that go on forever. I do have a question....when contractors build a brick house here (Florida USA) they like the brick on site for a few days to acclimate to temperature etc. Do you have to do that with slate and other materials you use?
Hi Joy, that's interesting. No I don't. To be honest, I've never heard of this with regard to stone.
Most interesting. James how do you hold the sculpture together? You picked a dandy spot for lunch and your brother sent me over.
Thanks Eric. What a view! I use all sorts of methods. Some are not fixed at all. I talk about it in a few of my videos. No doubt I will do more in the future too!
Hey James, another great vid. Did you feel like a kid in a candy store with all that slate around you?
Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video! Yeah did feel a bit like that. It was great exploring the quarry and discovering the slate they had there.
Another very interesting video. However I did not get the impression from you that " this slate is fantastic " . How will you evaluate whether this slate is one you would consider using in the future ?. And no I am not going to mention " the coo man " LOL. Cheers from East Kilbride.
Thank you. The slates just not as fine grained as something like Welsh slate which splits very easily and predictably and therefore can't be used to make a really precise form. However there are plenty of things the slate can be used for. It's just that I'll likely have a different approach to the design.
I thought going build giant ball right there stone Corey. imagine going around stone cores build giant ball leave there. when vist again. see giant ball there as pick stone back yard walk area.
James, how do you get the slate from its source to your studio. Do you split it as you need? Fascinating!
I've get the quarries to put it on pallets and deliver by lorry usually. Occasionally I fill my trailer by hand, usually onto pallets so that I can easily offload at the workshop.
James - You should be wearing safety glasses. We You Tube viewers may be looking here to learn how to do what you do and you putting on safety glasses each and every time before you pick up your hammer, may save not only your eyes, but numerous other eyes around the world. We badgered your brother enough that he finally began wearing eye protection during all trimming. Please don't require the same effort to protect your eyes - I know I'd like to see more of them - creating more sculptures, for many years to come.
Hi George. Thanks for watching. I do my best to wear safety glasses when I feel it's required! Apreciate your concern.
Hello, got sent over by your brother also. Your channel is going to get a bit busier I'm sure now.
Thanks Vivian! Hope you enjoy it!
I think you missed your greater calling of being a cinematographer. Just don't tell Graeme 😉
😂 I'm getting there! I've got a good coach!
@@jamesparkersculpture Nice save there James, good on ya.
The drone sounds like angry mosquitoes!
First time out with a drone. I ought to have had it further away. The wind Carrie's the noise. The footage was too good not to use!
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