George Carruth started out as part of the
pack of hopeful artists, who traveled the art show circuit each year, going from one competition to another in the early 1980s.
But in a few short years he took his love for animals, insects, flowers and the beauty of nature and transformed it into a thriving
multi-million dollar company. Many of his themes come from medieval carvings and
folk art, all gentle and light-hearted forms
that blend innocence with serenity.

He left behind the security of a job in corporate America and, along with his wife, Deb, took a leap of faith and started carving stone, first in Cleveland and then in
his driveway in Waterville, Ohio.

George Carruth: An American Sculptor, a WBGU-PBS documentary,
tells the story of how he and his wife created Carruth Studios, and how this shy, soft-spoken man from Ohio has become one of the nation's premiere sculptors.

Carruth designs are featured in dozens of art galleries and catalogs and sold in hundreds of gift shops nationwide. His stone sculptures decorate homes and gardens across the country; one is even displayed in the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. In addition to their production facility, he and his wife operate two retail stores, one in Waterville and the other in Columbus. George and Deb will be in WBGU’s studio during the program.

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Carruth Studio