Russ Gleaves has been creating furniture in the Adirondack Rustic style for over 20 years. He takes pride in designing and building pieces using natural materials from local surroundings that will be passed down for generations. Commissioned work resides in homes around the Adirondacks, as well as farther afield in Wyoming, Wisconsin, New York, and Japan.
A love of nature began when he moved to the Adirondack mountains as a young child. Living in a log cabin built by his family, a simpler life allowed him more time to devote to his keen interest in woodworking, carving, and studying the wilderness around him.
Russ has exhibited in Saratoga, Lake Placid, Utica, New York City, and Blue Mountain Lake, and won numerous awards including two "People's Choice Awards" and "Best In Show" from the Adirondack Museum Rustic Fair. His work has also been featured in local press, including here in Simply Saratoga andAdirondack Life.
