Boone's Hooks by SmythBoone

Location:

Paonia, Colorado

About Me:

Hello, I am an 18th generation Master blacksmith and a direct descendant of the famous pioneer, Daniel Boone.

I have been designing and building large-scale architectural forgings for over 17 years. I have taught the skills of blacksmithing internationally and my projects have been published in numerous books and magazines. Many of my articles on design have been published.

I have displayed my unique forgings in many invitational gallery exhibits focusing on contemporary design in art and in the field of blacksmithing.

My current focus is my product line called Boone's Hooks Hand-forged Home Accessories which is featured in the fall 2008 Gaiam/Real Goods Holiday catalog.

I hope you enjoy my work.

Cheers,
Smyth Boone

Gender:

Guy

I am a/an:

Independent Artist/Designer, Blogger, Supporter, Independent Retailer

(Designers only) I create:

"The artist blacksmith has a unique variety of forging techniques that are specific to the craft of blacksmithing. Forged textures, joinery, forge welding, and the ability to transform metal are some examples. In my work, I highlight these many techniques through composition and execution of a project. The resulting effect expresses harmony of design and function with regard to the integrity of the medium."

My current focus is a hand forged home accessories product line called Boone's Hooks.

(Designers only) I am willing to do:

Wholesaling

(Designers only) I have been featured on:

Architectural Digest, Anvil's Ring, Mountain Living, Colorado Creative Living, A Heritage in Iron by Rafael Routson, Double Shoe Cattle Company 2004, The Contemporary Blacksmith by Dona Z. Meilach, Schiffer Publishing Limited 2000

(Designers only) My work is sold at:

Slifer Designs in Vail, Boulder Arts and Cooperative Gallery in Boulder, Interiors Etc in Grand Junction, 418 in Crested Butte, The Veranda Collection in Aspen area, the Floral Boutique in Carbondale, The Blacksmith Shop in Ferndale, CA, Over the Moon Floyd VA, etc...

Website:

http://booneshooks.com

Website #2:

http://booneshooks.etsy.com

Website #3:

http://designstyleguide.ning.com/profile/SmythBoone

Favorite Designers/Artists:

Antoni Gaudi, Samuel Yellin, Green & Green, Otto Schmirler, Fritz Kuhn, Tom Joyce,

Favorite Music/Musicians:

Mozart, Grateful Dead, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Joe Strummer and the Clash, English Beat, etc.... I am a very active collector of music and I host a radio show and produce live music and interviews at www.kvnf.org in Paonia, Colorado

Favorite Books / Authors:

Tom Robbins, Craig Childs, Angus Stocking, Daniel Levitin- "This is your brain on Music"