Hi, I’m Joel! I carve and cut letters into stone with hammer and chisel. Work includes custom memorials, plaques, inscriptions, and more. My goal is to chronicle legacy with significance and distinction, whether for my clients or the artwork at hand. Natural, wild, local stone is a particular treat of mine to create in, though I also work in marble, slate, and other types of rock.
Follow along in the Journal for the latest updates and stories from the heart, and visit my portfolio for photo galleries of projects.
Also, tune in to the official Stone Carvers Guild Podcast (below) that I help to produce and host – learning from some of the best names in stone carving!
Traditional stone lettering has a unique look and feel, offering a timeless quality that is also sure to handle the test of time while retaining an emotional connection to the design and craft behind its creation.
But aren’t gravestones carved by hand? Most modern headstones in the United States are produced through a sandblasting process. While beautiful and effective in its own right, I have a great fondness for hand-cut stone and the place it holds in history, as well as the unique look it maintains over more machined processes.
Check out my Journal for a more in-depth discussion about my work
A hammer, chisel, and a keen eye are my tools.
Combining language and lettering with natural beauty.
No two projects are the same.
It takes time, but ensuring you’re proud of the work for years to come.
I have a love for the craft and an interest in the furthering of traditional stone lettering in America.
I hope my work and its quality serves as glorifying to God, who has put this passion on my heart.
It’s important to understand the process stone carving takes. Flip through the timeline below for a general overview of the steps involved.
I’m excited to announce a selection of custom works available on my Etsy page. It is being updated over time with various small projects available for purchase, custom carvings available for hire, and much more!
Looking for a more in-depth project? Contact me directly!
I am a professional communications specialist who got my start in stone carving through a fascination with history and the long-lasting impact of language when carved in stone. Over time, I found a community of like-minded carvers and crafting tradition.
I am a general member of the Stone Carver’s Guild and actively work to improve my skills, focusing on the development of letterforms in stone with hammer and chisel. I take great pride in helping to produce the Stone Carver’s Guild Podcast
