Remembering Memorial Day
Over the years, my work has been used to commemorate and pay tribute. Every day, at Carruth Studio and at our store, Garden Smiles, we help our customers choose designs that will be given as sympathy gifts. Some are used at the grave site, some are added to floral arrangements, and some are just given with love.
I've come to understand that a bereavement gift can be more than a card or floral arrangement. Some sympathy gifts are whimsical, some reflect an aspect of the loved one's personality and some just resonate with the person who is giving the gift. It is different for each individual.
I feel very honored that someone would choose my work as a bereavement gift or memorial tribute. I hope that my designs offer comfort and perhaps even bring a smile or two. - George
Gifts up to $25.00 are perfect for ALL occasions...Teachers, Grads, Moms & Dads!
Shipping Specials
Shipping is just $5.95 for the first item
and $1 for each additional item shipped
to the same residential address!
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Fundraisers
Imagine as much as 40% immediate profit for your organization! No more candy bars at $1.00 each. Prices are all inclusive - no hidden charges, and shipping is free. Sell one statue for $30.00 and earn $12.00 toward your goal. Since George Carruth is one of America's most collected sculptors, selling is easier than you may think...
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Carruth Studio is so very pleased to announce that we are now listed on ABC News Made In America map. abcnews.go.com/WN/MadeInAmerica/ We would like to thank all of you who submitted on our behalf. The comments are so meaningful. The fact that we are still here is because of your support. Every one of us at Carruth Studio thanks you again and again. |
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Our Story
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The demand for George's sculptures and outdoor garden statues eventually led to casting of George's designs into stone, so that multiple images could be produced. Again, everything changed.
George's sun faces, outdoor plaques and garden accents were now being portrayed on the covers of mail order garden and gift catalogs. 3000 art galleries, craft shops and nurseries were now exhibiting these unique classic and whimsical designs from coast to coast. Who would have thought this passion for creativity could be so much fun, and turn into a thriving business called Carruth Studio, Inc.?
Well, his wife Deborah seemed to know it all along. She left her career as an Occupational Therapist and became the left-brained promoter, businessperson and manager of Carruth Studio from the very beginning, thus allowing right-brained George to focus on the artwork instead of struggling through the daily technical requirements of running a successful business. |
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Today these unique sculptures are found in homes across the country and around the world. Several times a year George signs purchases at his Garden Smiles gallery in Waterville, Ohio. At these signings, customers share the intended destination of their newly purchased sculpture. Often the gift is being sent out of state, and frequently to a friend or relative living in a foreign country. Again, who would have thought?
So welcome to this website and enjoy over 200 designs made by hand with loving care at Carruth Studio in Waterville, Ohio. |