Waterville, OH – Renowned sculptor George Carruth will introduce several new designs and colored patinas at the upcoming Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, July 13-20. Carruth Studio has moved its Atlanta showroom to a new location on the 9th floor of the Gardens at AmericasMart. The new showroom is located at 9A-32 of Building 2 in the West Wing. The Carruths are eagerly anticipating buyer response to the new designs and colors. “Summer buyers preparing for holiday sales are always excited to see George’s newest nativity design,” said Carruth Studio owner, Deborah Carruth. “This year’s nativity is called “Silent Night” and is offered in a new “Designer White” patina. The effect is simply stunning,” she stated. According to Deborah Carruth, dogs have taken hold of George Carruth’s sculpting spirit with the introduction of several new designs, each having the humor and detail that makes Carruth Studio designs so special.
The new designs include whimsical dogs in "Chow Time", "Road Trip", and “MuttCracker Ballet” (too new for the website). "Got Coffee", which features classic grumpy characters (before they’ve had their morning dose of caffeine) that will remind you of your favorite coffee-lovers. The new welcome plaque, “Winter Welcome” features cheerful snow people with their adorable snow pets (shown in the photo section but too new for the website). Snowmen are again featured in “The Family’s All Assembled, Let the Journey Begin” (also too new for the website).
Other new designs include: "Running Rabbit", "Kiddie Cone", featuring a cute child bundled up in an ice cream cone, a vertical treatment of the popular "Roots of Love" and the new nativity, “Silent Night", pictured here but too new to be found on the website. “Our fans and collectors look forward to new pieces we release all the time,” said Deborah Carruth. “George puts his love and care in designing in each and every piece – a true, unique work of art that’s shareable – whether you give it as a gift or display it in your home or garden for all to enjoy.”
The introduction of colored patinas is another exciting change for Carruth Studio. The new patinas, “Aged Stone”, “Designer White”, “Green”, and “Terra Cotta” are hand painted on each of the stone sculptures and plaques. “The paint shows differently at different stages of the process and it has taken quite a bit of time to find just the right look,” said George Carruth. According to the artist, in the past directional lighting was crucial to help make tiny details stand out. “With these new finishes the sculpture comes to life in any environment,” said George Carruth. “People who have enjoyed the content of my plaques are now amazed as they discover all of the subtle details I include."
Original George Carruth pieces are some of the most sought-after collector’s items in the US, and his works can be found in The National Cathedral in Washington D.C., on the White House Christmas tree, on Home and Garden Television, and in the Botanical Gardens. They are often purchased as gifts and are very popular for Mother's Day, Father’s Day, and other holidays; as expressions of sympathy; wedding and anniversary gifts; pet memorials; installations; teacher’s gifts; expressions of thanks; as landscaping accents; as wedding table decorations; corporate gift giving; fundraisers; and as client closing gifts by realtors.
George and Deborah Carruth will showcase the new designs and new patinas at the upcoming AmericasMart show in Atlanta July 13-20, 2011. Find Carruth Studio in their new showroom in the Gardens section 9A-32 of Building 2, West Wing of AmericasMart in Atlanta, or visit "Carruth Studio online". Join Carruth Studio on "Facebook", "Twitter"Twitter and "YouTube" and read George Carruth’s blog at "http://GeorgeCarruth.com". For more information call 800.225.1178.
About George Carruth
George Carruth is an artist who has been creating images out of limestone and clay since 1983. Educated at the Columbus School of Art and Design, his original carvings are sought out by collectors, sent as gifts for weddings, holidays, bereavement, and birthdays. You can view his collection at http://carruthstudio.com or by visiting the gallery and retail store, Garden Smiles, located on Mechanic Street in Waterville, Ohio. You can read George’s blog, “From George’s Studio” at http://georgecarruth.com.
About Carruth Studio
Carruth Studio's hand-cast and hand-finished stone sculptures are designed by nationally renowned artist and sculptor, George Carruth. These whimsical sculptures are used as gifts, garden art, memorials, interior decorations and collectibles. Carruth sculptures also work well as fundraising incentives and the firm has a special fundraising program available. Carruth Studio is located in Waterville, Ohio and ships products throughout the United States and Canada. Carruth sculptures are also distributed in retail outlets throughout the country. For more information, visit http://carruthstudio.com or find Carruth Studio on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
About Garden Smiles
Carruth Studio's gift shop and gallery, Garden Smiles, is located in Waterville, Ohio. Garden Smiles, is the brainchild of George's wife, Deb Carruth, and is the only place where you will find the complete collection of his sculpted designs--more than 250 pieces.
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The new designs include whimsical dogs in "Chow Time", "Road Trip", and “MuttCracker Ballet” (too new for the website). "Got Coffee", which features classic grumpy characters (before they’ve had their morning dose of caffeine) that will remind you of your favorite coffee-lovers. The new welcome plaque, “Winter Welcome” features cheerful snow people with their adorable snow pets (shown in the photo section but too new for the website). Snowmen are again featured in “The Family’s All Assembled, Let the Journey Begin” (also too new for the website).
Other new designs include: "Running Rabbit", "Kiddie Cone", featuring a cute child bundled up in an ice cream cone, a vertical treatment of the popular "Roots of Love" and the new nativity, “Silent Night", pictured here but too new to be found on the website. “Our fans and collectors look forward to new pieces we release all the time,” said Deborah Carruth. “George puts his love and care in designing in each and every piece – a true, unique work of art that’s shareable – whether you give it as a gift or display it in your home or garden for all to enjoy.”
The introduction of colored patinas is another exciting change for Carruth Studio. The new patinas, “Aged Stone”, “Designer White”, “Green”, and “Terra Cotta” are hand painted on each of the stone sculptures and plaques. “The paint shows differently at different stages of the process and it has taken quite a bit of time to find just the right look,” said George Carruth. According to the artist, in the past directional lighting was crucial to help make tiny details stand out. “With these new finishes the sculpture comes to life in any environment,” said George Carruth. “People who have enjoyed the content of my plaques are now amazed as they discover all of the subtle details I include."
Original George Carruth pieces are some of the most sought-after collector’s items in the US, and his works can be found in The National Cathedral in Washington D.C., on the White House Christmas tree, on Home and Garden Television, and in the Botanical Gardens. They are often purchased as gifts and are very popular for Mother's Day, Father’s Day, and other holidays; as expressions of sympathy; wedding and anniversary gifts; pet memorials; installations; teacher’s gifts; expressions of thanks; as landscaping accents; as wedding table decorations; corporate gift giving; fundraisers; and as client closing gifts by realtors.
George and Deborah Carruth will showcase the new designs and new patinas at the upcoming AmericasMart show in Atlanta July 13-20, 2011. Find Carruth Studio in their new showroom in the Gardens section 9A-32 of Building 2, West Wing of AmericasMart in Atlanta, or visit "Carruth Studio online". Join Carruth Studio on "Facebook", "Twitter"Twitter and "YouTube" and read George Carruth’s blog at "http://GeorgeCarruth.com". For more information call 800.225.1178.
About George Carruth
George Carruth is an artist who has been creating images out of limestone and clay since 1983. Educated at the Columbus School of Art and Design, his original carvings are sought out by collectors, sent as gifts for weddings, holidays, bereavement, and birthdays. You can view his collection at http://carruthstudio.com or by visiting the gallery and retail store, Garden Smiles, located on Mechanic Street in Waterville, Ohio. You can read George’s blog, “From George’s Studio” at http://georgecarruth.com.
About Carruth Studio
Carruth Studio's hand-cast and hand-finished stone sculptures are designed by nationally renowned artist and sculptor, George Carruth. These whimsical sculptures are used as gifts, garden art, memorials, interior decorations and collectibles. Carruth sculptures also work well as fundraising incentives and the firm has a special fundraising program available. Carruth Studio is located in Waterville, Ohio and ships products throughout the United States and Canada. Carruth sculptures are also distributed in retail outlets throughout the country. For more information, visit http://carruthstudio.com or find Carruth Studio on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
About Garden Smiles
Carruth Studio's gift shop and gallery, Garden Smiles, is located in Waterville, Ohio. Garden Smiles, is the brainchild of George's wife, Deb Carruth, and is the only place where you will find the complete collection of his sculpted designs--more than 250 pieces.
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