Creativity Guided by Spirit and Purpose
Artisan on Orcas Island Washington
Ron Leddusire
Orcas Artisan
Hand Sculpted Whales
Fascination with all types of whales. Also a contributor to the health and research of our local orca pods.
Handmade Jewelry
Having fun with local materials and natural dyes. Madrona wood dyed with mushrooms, berries and more.
Orcas Artisan
Hand Sculpted Salmon
Three dimensional sculptures as well as wall hangings.
About The Artisan
I started carving when I was five years old. On my very first day of kindergarten, I was sent to the principal’s office after showing my pocketknife to the other kids at recess. Looking back, I suppose that was an early sign of what was to come. I have been making things with my hands ever since.
One of my greatest joys has always been creating something and giving it to someone. There is something special about making an object with your own hands and knowing that it will bring enjoyment to another person.
I earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in Business and Art, then spent 34 years working in the lighting industry. During my career, I designed and engineered hundreds of lighting products and invented four products for which I was awarded patents. That experience taught me to combine creativity, craftsmanship, engineering, and problem-solving—skills that continue to influence my work today.
My wife and I feel incredibly fortunate to have built our home on Orcas Island, Washington. After many years of working and raising a family, I now have the opportunity to pursue a dream I have carried with me all my life: spending endless hours in my studio creating art.
Surrounded by the beauty and inspiration of this enchanted island, I am grateful to finally have the time and freedom to make, explore, and create simply for the joy of it—and, hopefully, to make something that brings that same joy to someone else.
