Trout started making things at an early 

age. In high school he would make sandals 

from Weejuns for friends. He also made 

belts, wallets and other leather pieces of art.

It was when he moved to California and 

worked in the Greeks Leather shop that 

he sharpened his skills. Through the next 

years he opened shops in both Coral Gables, 

Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

When he is not in his shop,Trout has enjoyed 

making music ever since he sang with his 

Dad in church. For the last few years Trout 

has been playing guitar and harmonica for 

the Statesboro Blues Band in many venues 

across Georgia.

 

Trout has always liked making art with 

nature or doing crazy art with wire, scrap 

metal, or wood. His beautiful jewelry can 

be seen at WildArt in Covington. Ask about

Trout’s driftwood bottle holders and 

Vampire stakes.