HOW I BECAME a FULL TIME SCULPTURE ARTIST by ACCIDENT | Q and A 

14th !! every video makes me glad that your brother sent me here from his channel. I'm amazed by the small cube sculpture. I can't imagine how you would have stacked the slate in such a way to get the final effect.

So beautiful. I am hooked on all that you create but the glass art takes my breath away. You my friend are very gifted.USA Robyn

I am in awe of you and your talent every time. EVERY TIME!

As with the videos done by your brother, I am learning so much from your channel, I love your work and await each new video with baited breath. Keep on doing what you are doing so well. Oh...and I think your last piece of glass on the beautiful egg was absolutely perfect.

I first started watching Scotland unplugged with your brother Robert Parker. That algorithm then put me on to Hoof GP with your brother Greame Parker. Of course he mentioned your RU-vid channel. I tried looking up your channel but couldn't find it. Then today I watched the video you and Greame did together he just put on his channel. I looked you up again on RU-vid and your channel popped up there. I've been enjoying your videos today. I'm subscribed to all three brothers channels. I absolutely love your sculptures! Your videos too!

I have been waiting for this video James. Thank you. Thanks for letting your subscribers get to know you alittle more. You seem like a really nice guy.

Greetings from California, your brother mentioned your art today and I'm entranced by your work. I have to admit I mainly wanted to hear you speak as my heritage is from your parts. I'll be catching up and following along, thank you for sharing.

Your work is stunning, you are so generous in sharing the making of these beautiful pieces with your bemused and delighted audience. Thank you.

Wow! My first time. Sent by your brother. I love that stove setup. It’s so practical.

I’m so glad you are on RU-vid because it makes me smile.

Thank you, James. Enjoy you videos. 💚

I love to watch you work , good luck in your sculptures .And I hope to see more

Thank you James. This was a wonderful informative video.

I don't think I've ever seen such talent! Absolutely stunning! I could look at your work for hours.

Thanks so much James , for letting us in on your life and work , I love how passionate you are and it really shows in the pieces you conjure from the ether.. much love Jules

Truly fascinating and amazing work. Cheers from New Zealand

You live a fascinating life, I enjoy getting to know you more as a sculptor and the man behind them. I love that cube! That is one sculpture that you just don't ever tire of seeing, I think it's because you put it on its corner. People in Minnesota are getting ready for the fishing opener, and yard work is in full swing, the farmers are in their fields and the flowers have started blooming. It's good to see Spring again!

Thank you for sharing so much information. It’s so fascinating. I’m glad your brother convinced you to have a channel. Take care.

Thanks for sharing about your work and the questions you answered.....all of the sculptures you've shown are so beautiful......that sphere was the best....

Thank you for this James. It's always nice to have answers to questions I didn't know I had. 😊 The small cube is really a cool design and I like how it retains so much of its original texture.

Thanks James. Your work is awesome. I love the details and how precise you are. Thanks for giving us some insight into your process and journey. As an artist myself it's always great to heard how other artist think. Looking forward to seeing more of your artwork.

Awesome story! You can thank your brother Graeme for this subscriber from Lebanon, CT USA

Amazing!

Thanks for answering questions and telling your story of your beginning as an artist. So happy that you stopped and asked for the slate!

Great video James. Very interesting to hear how you started down this road. I love the idea that you used to build dry stone walls and obviously use some of those techniques in your art. I’ve often thought that those walls, so skilfully constructed, were works of art in themselves. There is something so pleasing in your organic structures using such hard and resilient materials. If I win the lottery, I’ll definitely be commissioning a sculpture from you

Beautiful work! I especially like the glass sculptures ❤️

Came over from Graeme's channel. Glad I did. Like your stuff. Glad you can follow your passion. Cheers from Illinois[USA].

I realize this is late but I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. It gives a lot of insight on how you go about making such beautiful pieces! Thank you for your art and for letting me be a part of the journey with you! Have a great day!

It's always wonderful to see your phenomenal sculpting James. You give so many people so much pleasure, I never tire of admiring them. You are one very humble man. Take care ☺ 🍎🍐🍎

Hi James, Love,love,love your work. I am an artist and I am very, very jealous of your abilities. What an inspiration you are. Well done young man! I will look out for your stuff when I travel so I can see it in the round. Keep working hard so that the next, and future generations can appreciate your work. Stay safe. Margie

hi James, this video makes me glad your brother sent me here from his "Cracked hoof" video.

Hi James was watching your brothers game video today and he gave you a shout out, so I checked you out and I’ve been binge all watching all morning. Beautiful work and I can’t wait to watch more.

Your work is phenomenal. Thank you.

Your brother, Gram sent me and probably many more. I find your art very intriguing 🤔. Love the glass work, especially the ones that are sitting outdoors and catch the first or last sun rays of the day. It seems to bring your work to life, and it seems to be on fire. TU for sharing part of your life with the rest of us. Henderson, Gordonville, TX.

Good for you for keeping the sense of mystery!

Great informative video. Thanks James

Just been sent over to your channel by your brother...he has ''sculpted'' a cows leg out of a log...I'm so glad to report that he has a day job....and you have nothing to fear that he would become competition!! Your work is fascinating and I am looking forward to seeing more of it in the days ahead...

I’m here because your brother “The hoofer GP” mentioned you 😁nice video can’t wait to see more

I just found you through your brother! I’m so glad I did! Your work is beautiful! BTW….the two of you look so much alike!! Hello from Connecticut USA!

Very interesting video. Love all you work Thanks for sharing. Locust Grove, Georgia USA

Your brother mentioned you on his site Hoof GP. You are very talented and some of your sculptures are just Wow. Absolutely love the glass cone plus the setting it's in is stunning.

Beautiful James ❤️

I really love your sculpture you show on the beginning picture. That would be so beautiful in a exotic garden. If I was rich, you would be so busy. Haha!!

James! It’s 94 degrees Fahrenheit here today - watching you sitting next to that lovely wood stove is making me break out in a sweat. Loved this video - chalk me up as another one who discovered you through Graeme, and I’m so happy I did. (I’m still loving that glass egg so very much.)

Loved the circle...it is a great reward to recreate simple shapes using "particles" of it.. excellent craftsmanship, talent, set of mind and persistence...well done Sir, well done..you carry with in you collective knowledge passed on by your ancestors....i found you through your brother...regards from Rhodes island of Hellas, i am sure you know about our "Runner" in Athens, the capital of Hellas..love to see more your art

Holy cow. That's a great idea you have. Arty one.

Your brother wants a glass hoof, I liked his wooden one nice try, and the egg was beautiful. 🇨🇦😍🐘

Nice fireside chat! Really interesting.

I really enjoyed this video!

Thanks so much James, for your time in answering all the questions... I absolutely love the Bronze Cube!

Hi James, Love the Inverewe Gardens story. The sculpture is very unexpected. The little cub sculpture is kinda like watch a fire. Your eyes are drawing to it. Much better the coffee table book if I do say so myself.

You should do a small heart, it would be beautiful.

You do beautiful work. It was your brother who told us about you. (the hoof GP) I love his videos and I am looking forward to watching your videos, too. I am from a little bitty town named Freeville New York, United States. The only claim to fame our town has is that there is no other town in the world named Freeville, other than our little piece of heaven in Upstate NY. The region I live is also called Upstate, Finger Lakes region, Central New York and the largest town that is nearby is called Ithaca NY, it is the home of one of the Ivy League Universities called Cornell University, very famous school. This area is also known for some of the BEST wine, ever with loads of beautiful grape vinyards. We, of course, grow apples in NY state. (It is why New York City is called the Big Apple, because of all the apple orchards across the state (there is more to it, but it's about the apples) Anyway, enough about us. I am going to finish watching this video, then watch MORE of your stuff. I honestly do think your work is beautiful. Thank Graeme for the additional people coming to your channel! I came because of Graeme, however I plan on staying, yes subscribing, and watching, because the art is so beautiful. You 2 are very handsome young men! (I forgot to tell you not to worry, Graeme didn't send you a crazy stalker, I am a 62 yr young granny who has very eclectic interests.) Have a GREAT day, see you again, soon. Rosey from the USA

Your brother always talks about you. He even has put a clip up of you working. I was glad to find the one of you both. You do amazing work. Ever think of trying a dragon. Now that would be cool. Now that I found your channel I will keep watching.

Arriving late to the party but enjoyed this video very much. Learning more about you and your work. Small world connecting Brian Alabaster. What a talented sculptor. Escape to the country introduced Rupert Till with his creations and Capel Tension had a brief clip. You should be next. Realizing you are drawn to geometric shapes, I still wonder if an Iris with curved leaves would be a consideration as a garden feature catching water from slate. The flower would make a nice place for bird's to rest and drink. Thank you for sharing..

Ooo! Ooo! I see 'my' green apple! I better go buy lottery tickets. Great vid, James. Sometime we just stumble upon what we're supposed to do with our lives.

Been watching your brothers videos for ages. Never miss one. I will now have two Parkers to watch.

Hey James Kia Ora Brother Your forms are sublimely elegant ,nothing new but superbly executed.lots of work put in I admire your effort.very practical,.cool that your wee girl discusses sculpture with you🦅.good on you for making a good living exercising your mind❄️ Thanks mate Kia Kaha MarkyOne 🦈 Christchurch NZ

Make a statue of 814 for Graham. Yall are great. You make a greats with your hands. Bravo. More Brothers or sisters? The whole family is a very artsy family

Your art is beautiful. I enjoy your videos very much.🇺🇸

I found you because of your brother. You both are great. Tell him to mention your channel more so you can get more subs.

Hi from Argentina! Amazing work!

Well as we all are stuck at home hear is an idea for a piece of art. How about making a nice glass sculpture of a cow’s hoof and give it to your brother as a gift 🎁 sorry but he happened to mention it on his channel. But looking at what you do for a living is amazing 😉 and I thoroughly enjoy your work as much as your brother so I’ve subscribed to your channel also. Thanks and I look forward to seeing your next piece. Stay safe.

Great video what awesome sculptures you created.now a question has the hoof GP got one . Well done James.👍🍺🇬🇧🤘

wow!!! hi from Ont Canada!!!😊🇨🇦☺

James Wonderful vlog! Extremely interesting. You made mention of a person saying the last piece of your Egg Sculpture was wrong????????!!!!!!!! You said he had the right to his opinion. I disagree. People have the right to like or dislike. No one has the right to tell an artist he or she did something wrong! An artist has the final say to their creation, no one else. I have a tendency to believe your comment was the comment of the gentleman you are. God Bless you James and your family. 👍🏻🌻💕🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌷 P.S. The last piece was as perfect as the first!🤗

29 min 32 sec of sheer pleasure. That was so interesting to listen to and to see more of your sculptures in situ was amazing. I can honestly say it does not surprise me that you have clients all over the Globe. One sculpture that I absolutely loved was the Thistle. A question for your next Q&A video. How long did it take you to create this and do you have a video of its creation ? I'd love to see it or even stills. Thank you so much for allowing us to take up your valuable time. Take care and Stay safe. 🍐🍎🍐🍎🍐🍎🍐

the slate apple and pear are superb, here's a challenge, lets see a slate bunch of grapes!

That little cube is so cool! Of course, I love your big sculptures too, but that small one is just so awesome. I saw a brief shot of a sphere on an angle. It looked like a planet to me. Have you ever done anything that looks like Jupiter or Saturn? They would be really cool too.

So beautiful

Your brother ( GP )sent me 😉

I came from a video of your brothers "The hoof doctor".

I absolutely love your work. One thing I wanted to ask but I had forgotten, can and do you mix the materials you use to make something that's stone, glass and bronze? Does that affect the creations? I absolutely loved seeing all your different pieces in context as well, it makes them really come to life. Hope you and your family are staying safe during this time.

Your brother the Hoof Sculptor sent me here.

The Hoof GP sent me. 😂😂😂

First !!! ❤️🇨🇦

Glass egg was perfect

Hey! Love your work! Your bro needs you to make him a glass cow! Lol

Hello James. I hope you're doing OK. Your work is first-class. We met a couple of times last year when I bought a piece of stone from you then came back for slate scraps, trading you for one of my paintings. All the best to you.

God i love your videos

Hi James, do you still have the original 8" cube in slate? Whatching you make that on it's side with the pieces of slate standing on their would have made a great video👍

Hi James, being an artist my self. And seeing your work. Have you thought about making the world? Glass as the water using the slate as the continents, maybe even raised a little off the water? Anyhow free idea thanks for your videos

Here's a few questions for your next one... Do your clients have a sculpture in mind, do they leave it up to you, or do you collaborate? And have you thought about expanding your materials ie: wood veneer or sheet metal etc?

James, have you ever asked glass makers to make colors for you?

Very beautiful pieces. It says self taught, have you gone back to become formally trained?

It seems that every art form has the same problem, whether it's writing or painting or sculpture... As a woodcarver some designs say no, and change the direction, despite my plans, just as a literary character cannot me made do setting contrary to their personality. That always amazes me.

Could you do a slate cone /glass ice cream cone?

Hi James, have you finished Graham’s hoofs sculpture yet??

Hi. Does the sculpture crack or suffer during freezing snow and hail? Thank you. Love your work!😎👍🏻

Can you mix and the glass and slate together

Animal-wise, maybe a snail or nautilus or helix shell?

How do you fasten your layers together? Love your work.

Are the pieces fused together?

I was wondering how long a cast of your sculpture last. Would you do unlimited or limited editions of your casts?

Do your other siblings have RU-vid channels? What are their professions?

When my father's legacy goes through probate in 4 months, I am definitely interested in commissioning you for a sculpture. Perhaps if we exchange emails, I can start having conversations with you about my ideas and possible costs.

different colored glass?

What other materials do you work in?

Can you take me as an apprentice?

Do you use any 3D design software to aid with your work?