When the wind is sufficiently severe - damaging, hostile, punishing and harsh - an oak will withstand up to a point, but then snap. The willow on the other hand will yield and bend and nearly touch the ground, and after the horrific wind, will stand upright and resume its place.
Hi! I’m Kristin, it’s nice to meet you!
I’m the artist and maker behind West Willow Studios. I’m a wife, boy mom and dog mom - three titles that will always and forever be my proudest accomplishments in life! As the granddaughter of a blacksmith, I’d always been fascinated with the art of metal smithing. During the pandemic of 2020 I began my journey of learning this amazing art and quickly realized that I had a tremendous passion for it. That’s when I decided to make this a side gig to my 14 year insurance broker career. I’m convinced that the health insurance industry is one of the most stressful industries to be in, so this has been such a wonderful and creative stress relieving outlet for me. I’m so thankful for this gift and for being able to share it with you!
Nothing that I create comes prefabricated & I love getting to work with tools that once belonged to my beloved grandfather. Like this heirloom anvil pictured below.
