Rick Howard - Bear Creek Creations

An Bandon native, Rick grew up hunting and fishing. From 1975 - 2001, Rick designed and built custom homes including cabinets and furniture.

He became a fishing guide in 1995 to share his passion for fishing salmon.

Over the years through his time on the water, Rick has captured many photos that he loves to share.

It all started 50 years ago when I was given permission to cut Myrtle wood trees ahead of a logging operation up the Elk River. Last year I began working the unique slabs into coffee and console tables which are currently available at Mindpower Gallery, Second Street Gallery in Bandon, and Hawthorne Gallery in Port Orford.

Rick’s photography was recently in the Biennial Show at the Coos Art Museum and is currently displayed at Art by the Sea and Southern Coos Hospital in Bandon.

Woodworking – Carving, furniture making, and decorative wood art.

Photography