This weeks Tenant Tuesday is a newer member to our community. Nate Meister, or @theanvilbear as his business at 400 is called, has been open for about a year now. Before moving into the creator world, Nate worked as a group home manager for developmentally disabled men, then he moved into IT/Networking and eventually became a programmer. He says “
I was left feeling unfulfilled, and that I was still missing my calling. I used to paint when I was younger and had fallen out of doing it. As I began getting back into it, I realized there was so much more out there that I could use to express the ideas in my head. I began to get into metal casting, sewing, and leatherwork. The more I did, the more I wanted to do, and I thought that there could be a real chance to make this into more than a hobby.“ He left his job and began working out of his garage, focusing on his art full time. He then moved to Columbus last year and joined us at 400. “It has been a game changer for my work. It’s such a great community filled with some of the most talented people. At first, I felt like I was out of my depth. Trial by fire showed me that I am able to make this business function and have been getting a lot of useful feedback from customers and fellow artists.”
His mediums include functional to non-utilitarian leatherwork, painting, metal casting, clothing, costumes/masks, jewelry, home decor, and decoration. He hopes to make something that is both durable and long-lasting.
Come check him out during Franklinton Friday and see what @theanvilbear is all about!
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