Pam
and Marc Saunders live with their family nestled on 14 timbered acres
just west of Portland, surrounded by farmland in beautiful Oregon; where
besides having several dogs, Marc also raises koi fish. Marc and Pam take
their inspiration for functional art pieces by combining their love of
dogs with the practical needs they experience as the owners of several
Newfoundland, whose size creates many unique challenges for the people
who share their lives.
Marc
got his start in metalwork by making carts for Newfoundland fanciers and
today carts made by Marc are used by Draft Dogs all over the country.
Marc's carts are both lightweight enough to handle tricky maneuvering
courses at NCA Draft Tests, and sturdy enough to tote countless children
at summer camps, parades and school visits.
After
carts, Marc began building grooming tables for giant breed dogs. Given
their large size, these dogs cannot be lifted and groomed on standard
grooming tables that are commercially available. Marc's tables are made
to order to the height specification of the owner, and have a larger surface
area than the standard table, providing ease of entry for the dog, and
back pain relief for the owner. All of the grooming tables are coated
with a waterproof, nonslip surface to provide many years of safe footing
for your dog.
Pam
and Marc began collaborating on pieces several years ago, combining Pam's
creativity and eye for practical art with Marc's skills in metalcraft.
Gossamer art pieces have been coveted trophies at dog shows, and have
graced the homes and yards of many breed fanciers in the Pacific Northwest.
We
are thrilled to be able to bring the functional artwork of Gossamer design
to a wider audience and hope you enjoy your visit to our site.
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