(PRWEB) March 1, 2006 -- The first “Featured Artist” of the Chainsaw Art Directory is an authentic singing cowboy and world-class chainsaw carver from Manchaca, Texas named Doug Moreland. In addition to his being a world-class chainsaw carver, Doug is an accomplished country music artist. He has played his Texas music on stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels and appeared on TV as guests on Animal Planet's Pet Star and The Planet's Funniest Animals, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Once regarded as a secondary attraction at country fairs and carnivals, chainsaw carving has been elevated to status of fine art in recent years. Sculptures are now found in museums, corporate lobbies and in luxury homes across the land. Chainsaw carvings, like all wood crafts, run the gamut from crude caricatures to highly detailed and complex sculptures. According to Tom Heatherington, owner/editor of the directory, “the Featured Artist designation honors a person who displays exceptional talent and it helps if there is a fascinating story associated with the artist. When you visit Doug Moreland’s website, you’ll enjoy reading about his musical accomplishments, browsing his store and learning about his extraordinary celebrity dog.” This acknowledgment of excellence is to become a regular feature of the Chainsaw Art Directory.
Chainsaw art, log furniture and rustic décor are not the mainstay of traditional furniture showrooms, and there are literally no well-known national brands. Most products are created by small companies or individuals and this is especially true with chainsaw art. The Chainsaw Art Directory allows consumers to conveniently browse or search a comprehensive database including most of the rustic furniture and related décor companies in the United States and Canada. The directories have achieved a reputation as a leading source of information and company listings in the fast-growing niche of rustic décor. The key factor in this success is convenience for the end user who would otherwise be required to search through hundreds of thousands of search engine results.
