Hello. I saw your post in the Wisconsin group, and I thought I'd refer you to a local artist who works with alot of metal/welding. He is a very good friend of mine, and quite talented: http://www.freewebs.com/anatomist1/
I also know some folks who work with metal in a different way; they go to "pours" and whatnot. Anyway, I think you'll like Door County. Wisconsin isn't NYC, but I think you'll be suprised at how smart and savvy even the rural areas can be.
Hmm, the catnip trade can be a dangerous business! Those Columbian kitties are especially fearsome"Es Gatos Locos".
I also know some folks who work with metal in a different way; they go to "pours" and whatnot. Anyway, I think you'll like Door County. Wisconsin isn't NYC, but I think you'll be suprised at how smart and savvy even the rural areas can be.