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Biggs Bird- Artist/CraftsmenBiggs grew up farming and ranching in the small Texas town of Throckmorton, where cattle outnumber people. He started working in metal while in college at Texas Tech University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Economics and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife and their two children. Biggs took a break from his art for several years, but took it back up and looks forward to the creative process.
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"My work is heavily influenced by my late grandfather, RA Glenn, it is from him that I gained a great deal of the skill and technique that I still use today. When I started metalworking, I never set out to produce “art," my pieces are working pieces; nevertheless, I try to create heirloom quality pieces, simultaneously worthy of presentation and durable enough to get the job done. I hope my clients will use and enjoy each piece I make."
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"I try to pay particular attention to the details at all levels. In fact, most of my designs and ideas start from a simple pattern that caught my eye. My thought is that a simple design, executed nicely is more pleasing than a complex design, executed poorly. I am partial to using various techniques and applying them to different mediums, such as firearm style engraving on spurs and belt buckles. I enjoy the process of designing the pieces almost as much as seeing the finished product."
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