Chainsaw eagle sculpture being carved at sunset in West Gippsland forest
N° 001

Raw timber,
forged into
legacy.

Paul Stafford is a chainsaw sculptor working from West Gippsland, Victoria — turning fallen trees and forgotten stumps into wildlife, memorials and statement pieces no one else can replicate.

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— Featured —

"Anything is possible"

2026 / 06

15+

Years carving

120+

Pieces delivered

5★ rated

✦Bespoke timber art✦Onsite carving✦Wildlife sculpture✦Memorial pieces✦Public commissions✦West Gippsland VIC
✦Bespoke timber art✦Onsite carving✦Wildlife sculpture✦Memorial pieces✦Public commissions✦West Gippsland VIC

— File 02 / About —

The man behind the chainsaw.

For more than fifteen years, Paul Stafford has been turning Victorian timber into permanent works of art. From backyard stumps in West Gippsland to statement commissions for wineries, parks and private estates, every piece begins as a single block of wood — and an honest conversation.

There is no studio team, no middleman, no factory. Just Paul, his chainsaws, the timber and your story.

2009

First commission

100%

Hand carved

VIC

State-wide

Work with Paul
Portrait of Paul Stafford in his West Gippsland workshop

— Portrait —

Paul Stafford.

Gippsland · 2026

— File 03 / Portfolio —

Recent masterpieces.

Selected commissions from across Victoria — every sculpture hand-carved, signed, and one of a kind.

Black Bear
N° 012025

Onsite · Red Gum

Black Bear

Wedge-tail Eagle
N° 022025

Workshop · Spotted Gum

Wedge-tail Eagle

Forest Owl
N° 032024

Commission · Cypress

Forest Owl

Howling Wolf
N° 042024

Public · Ironbark

Howling Wolf

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— File 04 / Process —

From log to legacy.

A clear, honest process — from first sketch to final signature. You'll know exactly what's happening at every step.

01

Conversation

We meet onsite or via call. Discuss the timber, the space, the story you want carved.

02

Concept

Hand sketches, reference imagery and a detailed quote — no surprises, no obligation.

03

Carve

From rough chainsaw blocking to fine-detail sanding. Onsite or in my Gippsland workshop.

04

Finish

Sealed, stained or torched for longevity. Delivered, installed, and signed by Paul.

Paul Stafford carving a wooden bear sculpture in his West Gippsland workshop

— Why Paul —

Craftsmanship you can stand beside.

Every sculpture is one of one — built around your timber, your space and your story.

  • 01

    Direct with the artist

    No agencies, no juniors. You speak with Paul from first sketch to final signature.

  • 02

    Onsite or in workshop

    Carve a stump in your backyard or commission a piece delivered to your door.

  • 03

    Honest pricing

    Detailed quote upfront. No hidden fees. No surprises on completion day.

  • 04

    Built to last decades

    Sealed and finished for the Australian climate — every piece carries Paul's mark.

— File 05 / Reviews —

Words from collectors.

5.0 average · Verified clients

"Amazing work!! Highly recommend going to watch him carve his masterpieces. The end result is awesome — but watching him carving is incredible. Great work, Staf!!!"

Verified Client

West Gippsland · 2025

— 01 / 02

"Paul listened to exactly what we wanted and delivered a piece that blew us away. Every visitor stops to admire it."

— Commissioned client, Victoria

— Become the next story —

Start your piece

— File 06 / Contact —

Let's carve something extraordinary.

Tell me about your stump, your space or the piece you've been dreaming of. I personally reply to every enquiry.

— Studio hours —

Mon – Fri · 7am to 5pm AEST

Weekends by appointment

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Begin your commission

Paul personally replies — usually within 24 hours.

— Anything is possible —

Carve your
legacy.

Start the conversation

Or call Paul direct · 0427 990 126