Today we’d like to introduce you to Brian Swinford.
Hi Brian, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I’ve always enjoyed building things with my hands. About ten years ago, I worked full-time as an engineer but wanted to pursue something creative. Swinford Designs was born when I started experimenting with different woodworking and finishing techniques. I pioneered an antiquing process that gives my finished products a leathery texture and feels for a truly vintage look. Over the years, I have refined my process and now work full-time as the owner of Swinford Designs. I also build all of my frames by hand at my workshop in Athens, GA. I have given new life to vintage posters, albums, and iconic images through my artwork.
Please talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned. Looking back, has it been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Overall the road has been fairly smooth. Rather than struggles, I refer to these things as building blocks. The key thing for me is to listen carefully to all customer feedback, take it on, and use their suggestions to improve my product. This approach has led to my success at our many in-person events- with each show; I listen to what the customers would like to see and bring it for them the next time.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Swinford Designs?
Swinford Designs is a small American-owned business that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do. We strive to offer the best quality and design in handmade home decor. We offer a wide range of artwork, from vintage rock posters to restored artwork from the 1800s, all set in our handmade wood frames. We pride ourselves on creating artwork of heirloom quality for people’s homes that they can display with pride for years to come. In addition to our stock offerings, we love to work with our customers to create custom pieces from their photographs. Please get in touch with us at www.SwinfordDesigns.com – we would love to work with you to create something you will love and treasure.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
When I’m working, I like to listen to podcasts- some of my current favorites are Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins, and Mel Brooks.
Pricing:
- 8×10 Framed Picture $38
- 16×20 Framed Picture $68
- 24×30 Framed Picture $145
- 12×20 Framed Poster $58
- Contact for custom pricing
Contact Info:
- Website: www.SwinfordDesigns.com
- Instagram: @swinford_designs
