eventually end up heading large manufacturers in China by the mid-'90s.

In 1978, Nelson added a boutique storefront alongside his studio in Kowloon. Business was extremely demanding, especially for the detail-oriented Nelson. Furthermore, Hong Kong had become a city characterized by crowded streets and frenetic activity, where long work days were the norm. The fast-paced society and time apart from his young family left Nelson exhausted and contemplating a change.