If we didn’t have a portfolio, I’ve often thought people would think we sold firewood.

We live within five miles of each other. The primary commerce is Family Dollar and Dollar General, which duke it out daily. We are more accustomed to fire pits than restaurants, and our dress code would make casual Friday look like prom night.

Our commissions mostly come from the other end of the spectrum.

We’ve been together for over eight years, and during that time, I have noticed very little change in our personalities. With all of the beautiful commissions we’ve created together, we have remained as humble as when we started.

I attribute this in part to the fact that we make things. It is one thing to express an idea and another to bring it to fruition.

When we make an object, we have a realistic idea of our talents and shortcomings. The object symbolizes our character, a tangible expression of our caring nature. It is there for all to see, now and hopefully forever.