Fine Furniture
Tom McCoy Western Designs 

Biography:
Tom McCoy was born in 1952.  An early interest in art involving different mediums, such as woodworking, metal sculpting, and oil and acrylic painting have always been an important part of his life.  As an accomplished musician, he spent a twenty year career in the music industry based in Southern California.  Tom still plays with various bands between Los Angeles and Cody.

In 2008 Tom was commissioned to renovate the interior of a retired railroad caboose and turn it into office and gallery space.  The Narrow Gauge Railroad at Knott’s Berry Farm, where he worked as a musician, was his inspiration on this project.  Tom creates furniture and accessories that can be fun and whimsical or elegant western classics in his workshop in Clark, Wyoming.

Artist Statement:
I draw from many areas for my inspiration.  Some artists that I greatly admire are Charles M. Russell, Thomas Molesworth, Georgia O’Keefe and Alexander Calder.  Natural settings that have had a creative impact on my work include, the high country of the Rockies and the deserts of the Southwest.   Architecture, antiques and even old cowboy movies can also influence my art.