1. Adam Humphries, Welsh backpacker turned celebrated chainsaw sculptor, sits among the tools of his unique trade at Crisp Galleries in Yass where he lives as 'artist in residence'.

2. Adam prepares his 'paintbrush' for a day's work creating unique characters from blocks of wood

3. It takes plenty of time and physical effort for Adam's characters to take on the shape he has in mind

4. The finer strokes of Adam's chainsawing begin after the bulk of the wood is removed

5. An entwined couple is beginning to take on life in the wood mid-way through the carving process

6. The finer details of the couple are now complete as Adam hangs up the chainsaw and picks up an angle grinder and sand paper to finish his work

7. Hanging and in motion; after days of labour the couple is now complete

8. The influence of native Australia is evident in many of Adam's unique works

9. Adam's ambling Geese have become his trademark work and major seller in Australia

10. Adam has fallen firmly on his feet and found the artist within in Yass, NSW