| Part of the appeal of rustic and western home | | | | Owners Chris and Traci George have been |
| decor is the fact that it is hand made by talented | | | | designing and making custom rustic lighting, |
| rustic artists and skilled craftsmen. Architecture | | | | furniture and decor for more than a decade. Their |
| and decor that is inspired by the natural beauty of | | | | hand made lamps and chandeliers are created |
| the great outdoors became a style called | | | | from a combination of skilled metalworking and |
| Parkitecture, a term originating from the rugged | | | | careful attention to the finer details, right down to |
| construction of lodges and cabins found in | | | | the hand painted rawhide teepees that embellish |
| America's National Parks. Heavily influenced by the | | | | chandeliers such as the Cheyenne Chandelier and |
| rugged country they call home, two of Colorado's | | | | the Bear Tooth Chandelier. Their designs have |
| finest designers of rustic decor are Gary L. Russell | | | | won awards at the Western Design Conference |
| and Kendall VonFeldt. | | | | and they have been featured in numerous |
| Founder of The Iron Art Gallery, Gary L. Russell | | | | magazines such as Wellington Lifestyles, Cabin |
| has been creating his unique western art for over | | | | Life, Country Living, Log Home Design Ideas and |
| 30 years. Gary uses a hand held flame torch to | | | | Architecural Digest. They will customize any |
| transform steel into beautiful western decor. | | | | product and offer free shipping on all of their |
| Known as one of the best cutters in the country, | | | | items. |
| Gary uses the heat from his torch to add | | | | Some of the finest quality, authentic, Native |
| amazing color and design effects to his work. He | | | | American made artwork and decor comes from |
| has developed a technique that results in a patina, | | | | tribal artists in the Southwest. The Navajo Nation |
| a film on the surface of the steel made up of | | | | is the largest reservation in the United States, |
| chemical compounds such as carbonates and | | | | covering over 26,000 square miles in Northeastern |
| oxides that forms from the exposure to the | | | | Arizona, southeastern Utah and northwestern |
| heat. Patination is commonly used by | | | | New Mexico. The Navajo people depend on the |
| metalworking artists to create an antique look | | | | income they receive from selling their hand made |
| with color and texture on metal art. Gary makes | | | | pottery, rugs, artwork, jewelry and artifacts. |
| a large variety of decor including wall hangings, | | | | Navajo horsehair pottery is very popular with |
| coffee tables, mirrors, lamps, chandeliers, coat | | | | southwestern art collectors because of the |
| racks, picture frames, fireplace accessories, bath | | | | unusual designs created by hair taken from the |
| accessories and more. | | | | mane or tail of a horse and added to the |
| Its easy to see the natural, rugged inspiration that | | | | pottery's surface during the firing process. |
| the Rocky Mountains provided for artist Kendall | | | | The Hopi, who also live in the area, are well |
| VonFeldt. Kendall creates beautiful wine racks and | | | | known for their extraordinary Kachina Dolls. The |
| liquor bottle holders made out of Aspen and Pine. | | | | dolls are carved out of a single piece of |
| Originally from the scenic mountain woodlands of | | | | cottonwood root and are important symbols of |
| the Pocono Mountains of northeastern | | | | the Kachinas, spirits who carry the prayers of the |
| Pennsylvania, Kendal is an outdoor enthusiast who | | | | Hopi people back to the spirit world. |
| appreciates natural beauty. She gathers the dead | | | | Western, rustic, southwestern and Native |
| standing Aspen, Pine and other natural elements | | | | American decor is a true reflection of the |
| on her Colorado property to create her unique | | | | American spirit. This style of decor is rich in |
| rustic wine racks, liquor bottle holders and rustic | | | | American culture and seems to capture the |
| decor. Each one is different and is one of a kind. | | | | passion of the artisans who craft these products |
| Her products can be found in fine retail stored | | | | by hand, individually. This one of a kind style of |
| throughout Colorado and in select online stores. | | | | decor is the perfect match for the rugged, |
| Buffalo, Wyoming is the home of Frontier | | | | independent, outdoor enthusiast with an |
| Ironworks, a family owned, custom, hand made | | | | appreciation for culture and art. |
| rustic lighting, furniture and decor company. | | | | |