Fountain Artisans: The Craft of Creating Hand Made Fountains

Handmade water fountains have a presence, history and uniqueness that can't be replicated by factory-produced fountains. Each piece is expertly crafted by talented artisans trained in metalwork, stone carving, painting and other skills. When you choose to purchase a handmade fountain, you're not only getting a striking decorative object for your home, you''re also helping to keep these arts alive. Supporting artisans ensures that they''re able to pass these traditional crafts on to future generations, so they can be enjoyed for many years to come. Handmade objects are good for the environment, too - the processes used to create them use far less energy and create less pollution than factory production.

Here are just a few of the fountain artisans featured:

Stone Forest

Stone Forest describes their mission and production process: "Stone Forest creates hand carved granite sculptures which combine the elegant simplicity of Japanese style with contemporary design. The integrity of granite gives Stone Forest carvings a radiant mass or presence not realized using man-made materials such as cement or cast stone. Since each piece is hand carved using hammer and chisel, the individual character of the rock as well as the inspiration of the stonecutter lend each sculpture a unique quality. In a world of impermanence, the timelessness of hand carved granite can bring a suggestion of eternity to your home or garden."

The fountain pictured at left is the Mizubachi Garden Fountain. More Stone Forest creations can be found in the Granite Garden Fountains category at KineticFountains.com.

Smith & York

John and Cyr, the brothers behind Smith & York, create hand made garden sculptures as a 'natural extension of their artistic abilities'. Each sculpture is an expression of their love of the beauty found in the colors and shapes of nature. These sprinkler sculptures are handmade by the brothers in the USA of copper, brass, and recycled glass. Each piece is unique and signed by the artist.

Shown at left is the Sun Ray Garden Sculpture Sprinkler; you can find more in Copper Garden Fountains.

Harvey Gallery

Harvey Gallery is a family business with 35 years of experience sculpting and painting beautiful works of art. Their line of stunning, hand painted fine art fountains are created one at a time in their Pennsylvania studio. The artists love experimenting with new colors, designs and media, and it shows in their work. Harvey Gallery fountains are among the most unique and creative available on the market - they make a striking focal point for any space.

Twilight Wall Fountain pictured left; see more Harvey Gallery fountains here.