Big Sky Anglers is thrilled to introduce Montana Drift, custom artwork by Dave Hartman of Fly Water Studios. We love supporting local artists, and Dave is one of our favorites. His designs are witty, creative, and always capture the lifestyle in Big Sky Country.
Read on to learn more about Dave, and check out our T-Shirts featuring this new design, exclusive to Big Sky Anglers.
Fly Water "Studios" refers to both the artwork, and the apparel decoration, of Dave Hartman. What started as a hobby quickly led to two lines of clothing and my shirts in fly shops throughout the Pacific Northwest. Then came the requests for custom printed shirts from not only fly shops, but bike and ski shops, restaurants and home contractors. Some clients only needed art, others needed their logo printed on apparel, and more often than not, they needed both.
What makes Fly Water Studios unique is that it is a one-man business. The person you first discuss your ideas with will also be the person designing your art, sourcing your materials, sending you digital mock-ups, printing your apparel, and delivering your product. From start to finish, it's you and I in this together, turning your ideas into a product you are proud to sell. It's this level of personal attention that separates me from my competitors.
While most of my work has been for fly shops, more and more I'm working with retailers of any stripe. While fly fishing has always been "my thing", I truly enjoy working with clients coming from different perspectives. That said, retailers are my bread and butter. After that, I work with several manufacturers who need "merch" for their trade show booths. I also have a soft-spot for community-based non-profits, (as my education is actually a Social Work degree from the University of Montana). And I’ve enjoyed working with restaurants, building contractors, breweries, landscapers, electricians, musicians, sports clubs…
I'm looking to build long-term relationships with clients who need art and apparel on a regular basis. If that’s you, please contact me. I'd love to be of help. Give me a call at (406) 260-2315. I look forward to our conversation!
