Ken Ray is a native Alabamian who has always enjoyed the Southern way of life.
He makes hand made fishing lures, does hand drawing, wood turning, wood crafting and wood carving.

With nature as his inspiration, wood carving is his passion. Everyone who has seen his work has been impressed by his ability and artistic flair. As an emerging artist, each piece shows his growth. Stylized work has become the best expression of his creativity and unique style. His artistry is enhanced by his choice of natural wood (letting the wood speak for itself) or his skilled painting.

He is currently showing his work at Artscape Inc - an artist cooperative of the Council of the Arts, Inc in Pell City, Alabama and was featured in the July 2008 issue of Lakeside Magazine. . From November 2007 through February 2008 he was showing his work at the Foley Art Center, in Foley, Alabama. He has also taken his work to several shows within Alabama. He had a private showing of his work at the Center for Education and Performing Arts in Pell City March 14-15, 2008. He is a member of the Logan Martin Woodcarver's Club and The Council of the Arts, Inc.

Ken has a full time job as a manager of the Animal Shelter of Pell City, Inc. He lives
outside of Pell City, Alabama, with his wife, Judy, and their 3 dogs.