Todd Strupp   

Like many young kids, I would pick up a piece of wood, grab my pocket knife and just start carving. In my spare time I was always doing some kind of art, weather carving, sculpting or just building something. I have always been passionate about people and creating. Antlered Mugworks began over twenty years ago when I made my first horn mug. I saw a gentleman drinking from a horn cup with an antler handle (who is now a friend of mine). I was really impressed with the whole idea and concept as it was made from horn, wood and antler, three pieces of nature. I went home and made one. After crafting my first mug, I experimented with what I could do to add artwork and design to the piece. I used a wood burning pen to put images on the horn and started carving the antler handles. I  blended paint to some of the burned images to bring them "more to life." A few years later I took my artwork to my first live show. I sold everything I brought. It was an incredible overwhelming feeling to watch people's reactions and how much they liked and admired my artwork.  I then began taking my artwork to bigger venues. I soon realized I needed a name for my business. Antlered Mugworks came to life. As the interest and demand in my work continued to grow, I then took it to the next level. I quit my job and put all my energy into my art. It is  hard to put into words how wonderful that my passion for artwork has become what I now do for a living. I put my heart and high level of energy into everything I do including each piece of artwork I craft and create. It's a great honor when someone enjoys my work.