 It all began in 1980 when George Carruth accepted a job sculpting products for American Greeting Cards in Cleveland, Ohio. Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, Ziggy, and other licensed characters were the starting point of a sculpting career that began when George was 28 years old. Before sculpting, his career had been in advertising. But now that he had found his niche in sculpting, other doors began to open. While still at American Greetings, George turned his attention to sculpting images on rough stones found on the shores of Lake Erie and local sandstone quarries. Initially, carving images on stones with basic hand tools was simply a way to practice and refine sculpting techniques while enjoying time outdoors in the process. But his wife Deborah immediately recognized the beauty and potential value these original designs had as garden sculptures. So, with Deb's encouragement and help, George began entering and winning awards in outdoor art shows, liturgical art shows and any other opportunity to exhibit one-of-a-kind garden stones.
In 1983, George officially turned his stone carving hobby into a full time career by leaving American Greetings and launching what has now become Carruth Studio, Inc. Deb also left her job as an Occupational Therapist, to promote and organize the business end of this new endeavor. Leaving good corporate careers with benefits and job security seemed risky, especially with two young children and Deb eight months pregnant. But with the blind confidence of youth, and a short track record of success from the previous art show season, George and Deb entered every show and exhibition available that first year, 32 shows in all. While at a show in 1985, Deb was approached by the owner of a mail order gift and garden catalog. Another opportunity was presenting itself and Deb was up to the challenge. By convincing George to cast his designs in stone, multiple images of his designs could be produced and sold at more affordable prices. As a result, George's first cast piece, the cat birdbath, was featured on the cover of David Kay's Garden and Gift Catalog.
Since that time, George's designs have appeared on the covers of at least 13 other garden and gift catalogs. Commissions include designs for the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., a custom stone ornament for the White House Christmas tree, corporate gifts for Home and Garden Television and a public television documentary titled "George Carruth: American Sculptor". Larger installation pieces are mounted in an elementary school, public library, city clock tower and many private homes.
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 Garden Smile Birdfeeder 8"W x 10.5"H x 4.5"D - 6.5 lbs $ 46.50 ea # CS-5111 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Grand Ma Nature 6.5"W x 7.75"H x 3"D - 5 lbs $ 39.50 ea # CS-1164 Has wire on back for hanging |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Grand Pa Nature 6"W x 8"H x 3.25"D - 6 lbs $ 39.50 ea # CS-1163 Has wire on back for hanging |  Garden Smile Plaque 7.5"W x 10.5"H - 5.5 lbs $ 41.50 ea # CS-111 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |
Jester's Friend 3.25"W x 5"H x 1.8"D - 2 lbs $ 26.50 ea # CS-1162 Has wire on back for hanging | Grand Ma Nature (Above) This old gal has plenty of spunk. Look closely to see three little birds nesting in her new party hat. She may need glasses, but it's doubtful that anything happens without her noticing. What a fun gift for bird watchers or a friend who enjoys feeding the birds. What am I thinking - it's also a great gift for Grandma! | Grand Pa Nature (Above) We frequently hear about Mother Nature and her love for birds and animals. So there must be a Grandpa Nature! This Grandpa Nature looks like the kind gentleman down the street who always makes time to fill the bird baths and bird feeders. Seems that three little birds have discovered a few extra seeds on Grandpa's hat. Anyone who owns a Mother Nature sculpture would be surprised and delighted to have a Grandpa Nature sculpture as well. This would be a unique sculpted plaque for bird watching friends or grandparents | The Garden Smile has evolved over the years into our signature piece. As I walk around our village of Waterville, this botanical face is displayed on walls, fences, decks, entry ways, trellises, and not only on tree trunks, but way up in trees as sort of a nature spirit peering out from the branches. While creating this sculpture my goal was to capture the best of nature and mankind in a peaceful organic format. Customers send them all around the country as gifts to gardeners, or simply something peaceful and serene to hang indoors. While on vacation, I saw the Garden Smile plaque displayed on a building in a tiny fishing town on the coast of England. I guess it became our signature piece because wherever it's displayed, the warm winking smile makes everyone feel welcomed |
Mother Nature Plaque 3"W x 5"H - 2 lbs $ 31.50 ea # CS-138 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock | 
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) Garden Smile Rock 6"W x 6.5"H x 7.5"D - 13 lbs $ 44.50 ea # CS-111R In Stock |  Bird Watcher 7"W x 10"H - 9 lbs $ 42.50 ea # CS-145 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |  Ornithologist Plaque 6.25"W x 9"H - 9 lbs $ 42.50 ea # CS-148 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |
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Uncle Nature Plaque 6.75"W x 8.25"H - 5 lbs $ 40.50 ea # CS-147 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock | | 
Garden Sprite 5"W x 6.25"H - 2.5 lbs $ 34.50 ea # CS-149 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |  Persephone Plaque 6.25"W x 8"H - 6 lbs $ 40.50 ea # CS-162 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |
 Garden Granny 5"W x 5.5"H - 2 lbs $ 32.50 ea # CS-176 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock | | 
By the Bushel 8"W x 12.75"H x 6.5"D - 18 lbs $ 49.50 ea # CS-5145 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |  Entomologist Plaque 4.5"W x 6.53"H - 3.5 lbs $ 33.50 ea # CS-171 Has wire on back for hanging Have one In Stock Sorry - Discontinued |
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 Egbert 3"W x 4.5"H x 3.25"D - 3 lbs $ 36.50 ea # CS-316 Free Standing Special Order Only Takes 3 Days | | 
Retirement 6"W x 5.75"H x 2.75"D - 4 lbs $ 36.50 ea # CS-1058 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock | 
The Garden Club 8W x 4.5"H x 1.5"D - 5 lbs $ 38.50 ea # CS-1017 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock ! |
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| New Items from George Carruth |
 Egbert 5.5"W x 6"H x 1.5"D 3.75 lbs $ 31.50 ea # CS-1100 Has wire on back for hanging Special Order Only Takes 3 Days |  Holiday Pet Parade 6.25"H x 4"H x 1.75"D 2 lbs $ 35.50 ea # CS-1177 Has wire on back for hanging or will stand |  Acanthus Butterfly 8"W x 8"H x 1"D 6 lbs $ 37.50 ea # CS-1102 Has wire on back for hanging Special Order Only Takes 3 Days |  Winter Stocking 6.5"W x 8"H x 2"D 6 lbs $ 34.50 ea # CS-1099 Has wire on back for hanging Special Order Only Takes 3 Days |
 Nature's Guardian 6.5"W x 6"H x 2.25"D 4 lbs $ 38.50 ea # CS-196 Has wire on back for hanging Special Order Only Takes 3 Days |  Cupcake 3.75"W x 4.5"H x 1.75"D 1 lbs $ 29.50 ea # CS-1170 Has wire on back for hanging |  Au Shucks 3.75"W x 8"H x 2.25"D 2 lbs $ 36.50 ea # CS-1173 Has wire on back for hanging |  Washington National Cathedral Noah's Ark Bookend 12.5"L x 9.5"H x 4.25"W 20 lbs $ 54.50 ea # CS-350 Special - Pair for $ 100 Special Order Only Takes 3 Days |
 Flora 6"W x 4.25"H - 3.5 lbs $ 36.50 ea # CS-185 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock | |  Fairy of Lost Things 7.25"W x 13.5"H - 12.5 lbs $ 46.50 ea # CS-169 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |  Fern 4.5"W x 6.5"H - 3.5 lbs $ 36.50 ea # CS-186 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |
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| Special Orders - take only about 3 business days |
 Laughing Leif 5"W x 7"H - 4 lbs $ 36.50 ea # CS-199 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock | | 
Bee in Your Bonnet 5.5"W x 6"H x 2.5"D - 5 lbs $35.50 ea # CS-1014 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |  Gladstone 6.5"W x 8.5"H x 3.5"D - 9 lbs $41.50 ea # CS-1010 Has wire on back for hanging (stand NOT included) Special Order Only |
 Too Much Fun 6"W x 8.25"H - 6.5 lbs $ 41.50 ea # CS-195 Has wire on back for hanging Special Order Only | |  Keep Out 7"W x 10"H - 9 lbs $ 42.50 ea # CS-197 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |  Garden Grouch 6.75"W x 8.25"H - 9.5 lbs $ 39.50 ea # CS-198 Has wire on back for hanging In Stock |
The Gatekeeper 5.5"W x 6.5"H x 2.5"D - 4 lbs $ 35.50 ea # CS-1015 Has wire on back for hanging Special Order Only | |  Follow Your Bliss 4.75"W x 7.25"H - 5 lbs $ 36.50 ea # CS-1008 Has wire on back for hanging Special Order Only | 
Seymour Knot 5.5"W x 4.5"H x 2.75"D - 4.5 lbs $ 36.50 ea # CS-1042 Has wire on back for hanging Special Order Only |
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