Crafted by Hand

The March issue of Country Business magazine arrived today. I am pleased to be one of the featured artists in the article Crafted by Hand Working with Local Artists written by April Miller. I appreciate being asked to be a part of this article. In this age of imports and big box stores, buying more and paying less mentality, it is great to know that buying from artists and fine crafts people is still important. I appreciate the risks independent shops take. They put themselves out there, buying and stocking their stores, customizing their merchandise to the brand they have crafted and their customers needs. Through the years, I've had the opportunity to work with many of them and applaud their blood, sweat and their tears. Thanks for buying from artists. To my long-time and new customers I say THANKS! To those of you I have yet to meet, I look forward to working with you to promote the art that I love doing and to help grow your dreams as well. Cheers!

Save the Date!

I am happy to be in the presence of some awesome artists in a show coming up on May 30 and 31, 9 - 5 each day. It is the first venture for my friend, Ken O'Brien Ken O'Brien. He is hosting an art experience at Mudd Lake Furniture. I have always wanted to get out to Mudd Lake after hearing about them years ago. Finally, I'll be able to check it out! I think the event will be fun, pairing 10 great artists in a unique setting. It's out in Watertown (just 15 minutes west of Excelsior, people, so don't let distance keep you from attending...or the fact that you've never heard of or been to Watertown) Should be a fun time! Hope you can make it.

Here's a run down of the artists:
Sue Christiansen and her amazing pottery, Westy Copland's awesome prints and originals, Todd Waters, Kathryn Capone Chermak, Tanya Garvis, Susan Piazza, Doug Talalla, Sue Seeger and me!

Ken's Big Barn Adventure
Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31 9 - 5
Give me a call if you have questions...get a car pool together and drive out!