Richie McGrath was born in Newburgh,
New York in 1943. He is a self taught
wood carver that has been perfecting
his craft since 1995.
Richie has been competition
carving in various states and is most
notorious for his fish carvings. Among
the many ribbons he has been awarded,
most notable is the Second Place
ribbon for 2 consecutive years in
salt water fish in the Pacific
Southwest.
While competing in the National
Fish Carving Championships
in Davenport, Iowa Richie
was presented with 3 Second
Place ribbons and a Third
Place ribbon in various
groups in 2006. Richie
has achieved 60 ribbons
in the past ten years.
Richie belongs to three carving
groups in the Carolina’s,
one of which he has started in Myrtle Beach.
Waterway Wood Carver's Group of Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina
Richie McGrath resides
in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with his wife Janie.
Waterway Woodcarvers Horry
Georgetown Home Show 2010 Myrtle Beach South Carolina
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Customer testimonials....
Richie is a very talented artist, bringing wood to life,
infusing it with warmth & reality, & adding rich personality
tones rarely seen in modern woodcarving. I am confident he
will be a top prize-winner in the official woodcarvings
contest next year…
