First Light

Published on Jan 31. 2015 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

Every Artist has a starting point. For Stripn Flywear creator Dave Hartman, finding the comfort level to pursue art has always been a struggle. FIRST LIGHT explores the connection between Art and Fly Fishing while finding comfort in something that you love.

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