ABOUT SPIRITS FROM THE HEART
Since 1996 Michael and Cindy Jo Popejoy have built a business admiring and honoring the Native Americans. Together they share a respect and appreciation for their native heritage. His meticulous personality is expressed in everything he does. They strive to live life that is filled with art and creative endeavors and hope to inspire others to include art in their day t
o day lives. They started selling Cindy Jo’s art in 1995. After giving her father a Christmas gift, he ventured out and sold her first order in Las Vegas. Cindy Jo had to make a decision whether to work as a credit manager at a hospital or have her own business as an artist. That wasn’t too hard to figure out! Sales were very good, so they opted to expand their business by purchasing a large building in downtown Blackfoot. They soon realized the added production required the need for additional assistance. Their great team was a success and often joked that their main task was to keep Cindy Jo happy! The success of their business was great but also required numerous hours working seven days a week, traveling and participating in shows. After five years, they decided to downsize and build a smaller studio that allowed them to focus on Cindy Jo’s art instead of employees and a large inventory.
