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BiographyI've always been an artist and have had my art in local galleries for some time but I got started making birdhouses in 2009 when I gave my significant other a birdhouse for her birthday. She loved it so much that she encouraged me to continue to design and sell my work. This coincided with the downturn in the housing market and my work as a carpenter was quickly diminishing so I got to work on my first birdhouse designs.
Shortly after, I bought my birdhouses to a local farmers market and was amazed by all of the encouraging comments and sales. Right then and there I decided to give this birdhouse business a try and have been making and selling birdhouses ever since! Today, I participate in over 40 juried art festivals a year, I have a busy Etsy Shop and I sell my birdhouses to select retailers across the country. The business keeps me busy and I look forward to each new year of opportunities and birdhouse designs. Life is good for this "Birdhouse Guy" and my significant other, Beth! We love traveling throughout the Southeast meeting like-minded artists and birdhouse lovers alike. If you have questions drop us a line. We'd love to here from you and we'll be sure to get back to you quickly. Happy Birding!! Mike, the Birdhouse Guy |
Awards
2017 - BEST OF SHOW!
Celebrate Clayton www.CelebrateClayton.com _______________________ Bakersville Creek Walk 2015 - BEST OF SHOW! www.creekwalkfestival.com _________________________ Montford Music & Arts Festival 2015 - FIRST PLACE www.montfordfestival.org/ _________________________ Celebrate Clayton Arts Festival 2015 - JUDGES CHOICE AWARD www.CelebrateClayton.com _________________________ Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee 2015 - FIRST PLACE Pendleton, SC www.PendletonDistrict.org _________________________ River Street Art Fest 2014 Best in Category - Wood Works www.RiverStreetSavannah.com _________________________ Sandy Springs Artspalooza 2014 Honorable Mention www.SandySpringsArtspalooza.com _________________________ Saluda Arts Festival 2011 Honorable Mention - 3-D category www.CityofSaludaNC.com _________________________ Belton Center For The Arts 12th Annual Juried Art Show 2010 Merit Award www.beltonsc.com/arts.htm _________________________ Hendersonville Arts Council 2010 First Place - Exhibition- Wood www.acofhc.org _________________________ Paint Your Wagon First Place 1997 - Key West, Florida |
