By Newlin Tillotson Deer Isle, ME- A quirky jelly farm in the heart of Deer Isle, Maine is also home to a variety of sculptures created from found objects from the local area that include a giant flamingo, a Western town and Knights from the Round Table. Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies’ founders Peter and Anne Beerits began the business 25 years ago and now produce about 300 to 350 jars of jelly and jam a day. Through the years, Peter has created an interactive museum of sculptures that are scattered throughout his land and the woods adjacent to the jelly store. Artscope’s Newlin Tillotson caught up with Peter to learn about his inspiration and his next big project. TELL ME A BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AS AN ARTIST AND WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO DEER ISLE? I went to the Boston Museum School (Museum of Fine School of Fine Arts, Boston), which was a great place for me. I really loved … [Read more...] about CORNERED: Sculptor, Peter Beerits