Musing of the Artist... — Hand Made American Craft

Anyone who knows me knows that one of my greatest passions in life is nature and birds! I live on the banks of the Sudbury River here in Massachusetts, which allows me to engage with nature every day. Caring for nature has become a large part of my life. I’ve learned so much about birds and animal life from numerous Mass Audubon Directors and Leaders, whom I spend countless hours in the field with. My local Wild Birds Unlimited shop owner and staff have also contributed much to my knowledge of caring for birds. It’s no secret that Wild Birds...

I planned on writing about my experiences at Acre Philadelphia immediately after returning home from the show, but something important got in the way…I had to fill store orders. It was great being back in Philadelphia. There is just something about being in Philadelphia, in February, doing a wholesale show that seems right. And, I’m not the only one that feels this way. I heard repeatedly from artists and buyers alike that being in Philly in February just feels like “home.” Now about the show. I am happy to say that the show was a success for me. I had...