“I originally drew the snail and mushroom design for my daughter, and it has stood the test of time, “ says Mindy Schumacher, the artist behind Follysome Prints. Ingebretsen’s carries Follysome’s appealing snail and mushroom pin, along with block-print tea towels, stickers, and jewelry. The pin’s folks-style line drawing grew from time spent with Mindy’s… More Mindy Schumacher – Artist Feature
Leif Erikson Day was declared a national holiday in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson. On October 9 each year, celebrations occur to honor this Greenlander, but why? Leif Erikson was only twenty years old, in year 1,000, when he became a missionary for King Olaf of Norway. His task from this powerful leader was to… More Leif Erikson Day
We chatted with Meghan Hayes of Dottir about her experience as a business owner and artist. Meghan is an artist and jeweler, working out of her Minnesota studio. She creates handcrafted earrings, necklaces, and rings inspired by nature, clean lines, and Scandinavian design. Using bronze and silver to make individual cut pieces, Meghan’s business, Dottir,… More Meghan Hayes – Artist Feature