Gene Boyd - Artist
Medium:	Realistic bird carvings        Acrylic paints        Wood - Tupelo or Jelutong
Personal:	52 years old Married with two children 47 year resident of Darrington, Washington
Professional History:	BA - Western Washington University High School Teacher/Coach Logger/Machine operator Bird Carver - 24 years - 15 full time
Sales Venue:	Private commissions Earthenworks - Laconner & Port Townsend, Washington Lawrence Gallery - Sheridan, Oregon Arlington Art & Frame - Arlington, Washington
Carvings:	Over 1,100 original carvings with collectors in Germany, Japan, Canada, and in the U.S. from Washington to Florida and Vermont to California
Professional Competitions:	National Western Art Show - Ellensburg, Washington California Open - San Diego, California Pacific Flyway Decoy Association - Sacramento, California
Summary:	Field research and beachcombing go hand in hand. A walk along the river or around a beaver pond provide plenty of inspiration for wildlife art. Seeing the birds in their natural habitat contributes to the vision for each composition. My studio which sits adjacent to the Sauk River allows me to view many different species as they travel on the water. Herons, dippers, chickadees, wrens, eagles, and other raptors find their way to this wild and scenic river. A lifelong passion for the outdoors has led to an appreciation for the natural world.