FOLK Studio 451

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!
May this year bring you peace and joy.

From Jon, Amanda, Gracie and Franky.

12/26/2025

Let's get closer to the heart

Closer to the Heart
Song by RUSH ‧ 1977

Lyrics
And the men who hold high places
Must be the ones who start
To mold a new reality
Closer to the heart
Closer to the heart
The blacksmith and the artist
Reflect it in their art
They forge their creativity
Closer to the heart
Yes, closer to the heart
Philosophers and ploughmen
Each must know his part
To sow a new mentality
Closer to the heart
Yes, closer to the heart, yeah
Oh
Whoa-whoa, you can be the captain
And I will draw the chart
Sailing into destiny
Closer to the heart
Closer to the heart
Well, closer to the heart, yeah
Closer to the heart
Closer to the heart
I said closer to the heart
Well, closer to the heart, yeah
Closer to your heart
Closer to your heart
Whoa-oh-oh

“Closer To The Heart” by Rush from their performance at Montreal Forum on March 27, 1981. From the concert film ‘Exit… Stage Left.’Stream Rush: https://strea...

12/21/2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looking for a good afternoon read? Try Jon's book "Finding Home" available for $4.99 or free if your a member of Kindle Unlimited.

An epic journey through loss, love and the promise of a new era.

GET THE EBOOK
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR6CSV38?tag=folk0ec00-20&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PPZY59YK2KX2CBP1EJX1

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

patty
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025
Format: Paperback
Verified Purchase
A truly wonderful read. The narrative is well crafted and the descriptive verbiage keeps the story moving at a rich pace that pulls you into the story. Jon West is a storyteller that understands yarns, old-school flow, unfolding the next piece only after a well presented setup. I read it in 3 sittings because it was engaging and so well done. Buy it, enjoy it. You won’t regret you did-

Hernan
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
Format: Kindle
With the industrial period as its backdrop, Finding Home is a touching story of resiliency, love, and belonging. It brilliantly conveys the resilience of the human spirit with its deep characters and everlasting ideas. Ideal for readers who enjoy self-discovery tales and historical fiction.

Stephen Tanner
“This book is remarkable. Finding Home is a terrific story, and a complete joy to read!” -Stephen Tanner, Author of “Epic Retreats” and “The Wars of the Bushes.”

12/12/2025

A little vendor fun from last weekend Dec 7 @ Black Swan Artisan Market. We had a great time and are looking forward to meeting other vendors at other markets as we launch our own popup gift shop.

I'd love to stop by your market to interview vendors, photograph your products for your ads and online catalog, or video/photograph your shop to help you get more business. Reasonable rates. Please contact me for more information.

Amanda Burris
Creative Partner
FOLK Studio 451
http://folk.studio

12/08/2025

"I hope you make it."
By Maxinen Miexner and One Night Slam.

We do share these sentiments. And we do hope you make it. - Amanda

11/25/2025

We now offer product photography. Contact us for more information https://folk.studio/contact/

10/21/2025

Kiffness. Fresh!

10/10/2025

Pioneers of Orleans County Podcast now available. Catch it on YouTube. More episodes released each day.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZa94dY0eWx8GJUdhqo8qvPqiMNuNYFPp

Marvel at the early Pioneer's fortitude as they fight bears, withstand debilitating sickness, and struggle to survive starvation during the “year without a summer.”

Experience authentic accounts of emigrants from diverse cultures who, seeking fertile land and refuge from famine, persecution, and political turmoil, united to face the challenges of Western New York’s wilderness. Leaving behind class divisions and religious differences, they forged a resilient community through perseverance, ingenuity, and collaboration in the wake of the American Revolutionary War.

This series offers a detailed glimpse into the lives of early Americans during the birth of our nation.
Stories that have been lost in time but that deserve remembrance.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Need a creative boost? The Kiffness always delivers.

10/09/2025

“Imagine all the people, living life in peace.” 🌎✨ Today, we honor John Lennon, a visionary whose music still calls us to dream of a better world.