About Jim
Jim Leithead is a chainsaw artist and metal sculptor who makes his home in Dunedin, ON, near Creemore and the Purple Hills.
Jim’s first carving was a spontaneous carving in Hockley Valley. While cutting snowmobile trails, he had discovered a six-foot tall stump that seemed to be, in Jim’s words, “Looking at me.”
A few hours later, the stump had become a hawk, perched and peering around a tree, and Jim’s new calling had begun. Since that first bird of prey, Jim has created a stunning body of work, ranging from elegant indoor pieces to huge totem poles and outdoor metal sculptures.
For more photos of work-in-progress, click here.