Toledo Ohio --George and Deborah Carruth are preparing to travel to Las Vegas for the American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE), which starts on Saturday, June 4, and runs through Monday, June 6, 2011. Their booth will be stocked with the distinctive and timeless Carruth sculptures and plaques prized as gifts and collectibles. Attendees of the ACRE Las Vegas show will be the first to see the new patinas, “Designer White” and “Aged Stone”, which are changing the look of the Carruth product line. “We are so excited to introduce the new look for the first time,” said Carruth Studio owner, Deborah Carruth.
The new patinas, “Aged Stone” and “Designer White” are hand painted on each of the stone sculptures and plaques. Overall, the sculptures appear to have more depth and character, especially those plaques that have a verse or phrase sculpted onto the surface. “While the Aged Stone patina is not a great departure from the original subtle finish it adds more richness and enhances the tiniest details,” said Deborah Carruth.
According to the artist, in the past directional lighting was crucial to help make detail 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."
The Designer White finish is an entirely new look and works well for designs chosen for indoor display. “We have been working to develop something that works well in both contemporary and traditional environments,” said Deborah Carruth. “The Designer White patina fits in the contemporary high design world and contrasts well with wall colors,” she added.
The 82,000 square foot ACRE Las Vegas show caters to retailers seeking American and Canadian made items and features a wide range of product categories. Exhibiting at wholesale tradeshows like ACRE is just one of the ways George and Deborah Carruth promote the Carruth Studio product line, which is based on George Carruth’s original designs. “We look forward to these opportunities to interact with retailers who are looking for new and original products to feature in their shops,” said Deborah Carruth. Carruth Studio designs are sold through a network of more than 1500 retailers located in the US and Canada. “We always welcome new vendors for the Carruth Studio line,” said Deborah Carruth.
Carruth Studio’s wholesale vendor program provides benefits for preferred vendors including password protected access to the Carruth Studio site, tips and tools for retailers, an autoship program with 90-day terms for approved participants, and promotion on the Carruth Studio website, loyal emails and Facebook page.
According to the Carruths, George Carruth’s designs are featured in a wide range of locations including small gift shops, online sites like WholesaleCrafts.com, hospitals, florists, veterinarian clinics, funeral homes, landscaping and garden stores,and large retail outlets. Carruth Studio products are used in interior design, garden design and decorating, as memorial and tributes and as architectural accents.
Find Carruth Studio at the ACRE Las Vegasshow in booth #1408 or visit Carruth Studio online to learn more about their wholesale vendor program.
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 Carruth Studio online or by visiting the gallery and retail store, Garden Smiles, located on Mechanic Street in Waterville, Ohio.
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 Carruth Studio online 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. Garden Smiles is open Monday through Friday from 10-6PM EST, Saturdays from 10-5PM EST and Sundays from 12-5PM EST. For directions, visit Carruth Studio online or call 419.878.5412.
At Garden Smiles visitors have the opportunity to see the newest designs that are not yet available anywhere else. Besides being a gallery for George's sculptures, it's also a place to test market new colors, mediums and ideas he may be working on. Collectors have an opportunity to take home a design or color that may never find its way into our catalog. Occasionally, he is available the day of your visit to sign your purchase.
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The new patinas, “Aged Stone” and “Designer White” are hand painted on each of the stone sculptures and plaques. Overall, the sculptures appear to have more depth and character, especially those plaques that have a verse or phrase sculpted onto the surface. “While the Aged Stone patina is not a great departure from the original subtle finish it adds more richness and enhances the tiniest details,” said Deborah Carruth.
According to the artist, in the past directional lighting was crucial to help make detail 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."
The Designer White finish is an entirely new look and works well for designs chosen for indoor display. “We have been working to develop something that works well in both contemporary and traditional environments,” said Deborah Carruth. “The Designer White patina fits in the contemporary high design world and contrasts well with wall colors,” she added.
The 82,000 square foot ACRE Las Vegas show caters to retailers seeking American and Canadian made items and features a wide range of product categories. Exhibiting at wholesale tradeshows like ACRE is just one of the ways George and Deborah Carruth promote the Carruth Studio product line, which is based on George Carruth’s original designs. “We look forward to these opportunities to interact with retailers who are looking for new and original products to feature in their shops,” said Deborah Carruth. Carruth Studio designs are sold through a network of more than 1500 retailers located in the US and Canada. “We always welcome new vendors for the Carruth Studio line,” said Deborah Carruth.
Carruth Studio’s wholesale vendor program provides benefits for preferred vendors including password protected access to the Carruth Studio site, tips and tools for retailers, an autoship program with 90-day terms for approved participants, and promotion on the Carruth Studio website, loyal emails and Facebook page.
According to the Carruths, George Carruth’s designs are featured in a wide range of locations including small gift shops, online sites like WholesaleCrafts.com, hospitals, florists, veterinarian clinics, funeral homes, landscaping and garden stores,and large retail outlets. Carruth Studio products are used in interior design, garden design and decorating, as memorial and tributes and as architectural accents.
Find Carruth Studio at the ACRE Las Vegasshow in booth #1408 or visit Carruth Studio online to learn more about their wholesale vendor program.
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 Carruth Studio online or by visiting the gallery and retail store, Garden Smiles, located on Mechanic Street in Waterville, Ohio.
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 Carruth Studio online 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. Garden Smiles is open Monday through Friday from 10-6PM EST, Saturdays from 10-5PM EST and Sundays from 12-5PM EST. For directions, visit Carruth Studio online or call 419.878.5412.
At Garden Smiles visitors have the opportunity to see the newest designs that are not yet available anywhere else. Besides being a gallery for George's sculptures, it's also a place to test market new colors, mediums and ideas he may be working on. Collectors have an opportunity to take home a design or color that may never find its way into our catalog. Occasionally, he is available the day of your visit to sign your purchase.
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