Artist Blacksmith - Bill Riker

Artist Biography

Bill has been a welder in the Memphis, TN area since 1970. In 1988, he began blacksmithing. Bill enjoys working on "steel life" which creatively blends mother nature's beauty with the splendor and natural allure of steel. As you will see from his sculptures, these iron pieces capture a moment in time with all the elegance and durability of this artwork's foundation.

View more of Bill's knives at
Riker's Knives

Bill uses modern and traditional blacksmithing techniques to forge his artwork into lasting impressions for his customers. Artist blacksmithing has enabled him to use his talent and creativity to effectively capture the beauty and elegance only apparent in true craftsmanship.

While he still works full-time in his given trade, Bill enjoys taking the time to work closely with his customers to ensure that they are receiving the piece they envision. Craftsmanship and quality is in the details. And Bill's work is an excellent representation of the dedication and desire that true artist blacksmiths have for their trade.

Bill creates everything from custom tables, lamps and fireplace accessories to nature scenes, gates and sculpture. Please contact us to discuss opportunities to commission this artist to design your custom piece. You can also view more of Bill's work atwww.ironornamentals.com.

Gallery of Iron Art
By: Bill Riker

Iron and Granite Side Table	Iron Horseshoe Book Ends	Iron Spur Book Ends
Iron Horseshoe Cowboy Business Card Holder	Iron Horseshoe Tired Cowboy	Iron Horseshoe Cowboy Singer
Iron Horseshoe Cowboy Trick Roper	Iron Horseshoe Trick Roper 2	Iron Horseshoe Lumberman Cowboys
Horseshoe Wood & Iron Wall Art	Bear Scene Iron Wall Art	Mountain Scene Iron Wall Art
Custom Iron Wall Art	Cat Iron Wall Art	Mice Iron Wall Art
Iron Bear Gate	Wood and Iron Coat Rack	Horseshoe Iron Hall Tree
"Otis" the Iron Buzzard	Double Cattail Iron Sculpture	Greenbriars Iron Sculpture
Large Cattail Iron Sculpture	Mother-In-Laws Tongue Iron Sculpture	Single Cattail Iron Sculpture
Single Cattail Sculptures	Iron Cattails Fence	Iron Leaf and Vine Fence Post
Iron Corkscrew Electric Lamp	Iron Cattail Electric Lamp