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And just like that... back to the paint table.There are always more things to make around here.
09/15/2026

And just like that... back to the paint table.

There are always more things to make around here.

Oh hey friends. It’s been a minute.Apparently when I get buried in making things, actually posting the things is the fir...
09/14/2026

Oh hey friends. It’s been a minute.

Apparently when I get buried in making things, actually posting the things is the first thing to go.

So here's a little peek at where Aspen Owl spent the weekend - with a very full booth and a whole lot of layered wood art.

Sometimes I forget just how much stuff I've made until I see it all set up together like this.

And yes. It all fits in that van. Barely

Big Sam has been busy lately.Some of my customers asked if I could create larger versions of one of some of my original ...
08/06/2026

Big Sam has been busy lately.
Some of my customers asked if I could create larger versions of one of some of my original designs, so that's exactly what has been taking over the laser lately.

This piece will finish at 20" x 16" - basically double the size that I bring to shows. It's been so much fun seeing these designs at this scale.

I will have this one assembled soon... and I can't wait to share the finished piece.

It's been a little quiet over here because I've been buried in custom orders and building inventory.Sometimes the work i...
08/06/2026

It's been a little quiet over here because I've been buried in custom orders and building inventory.

Sometimes the work isn't glamorous - it's sanding, painting, staining, waiting for glue to dry, and starting over when something doesn't come out right.

But I wouldn't trade creating with my hands for anything.

Social media has taken a back seat while I worked through orders, but I'm excited to start sharing more of what happens behind the scenes again.

Thanks for sticking around while I traded posting for making.

Today I made a donation to Save the Boundary Waters from sales of my Boundary Waters Glow artwork.Every time someone bri...
07/08/2026

Today I made a donation to Save the Boundary Waters from sales of my Boundary Waters Glow artwork.

Every time someone brings one of these pieces home, proceeds from each purchase goes right back to helping protect one of my favorite places on earth.

This isn't just a design inspired by the Boundary Waters - it's my small way of giving back to this amazing wilderness.

So if you've purchased a Boundary Waters Glow piece... thank you. You helped make this donation possible.

Here's to keeping the Boundary Waters wild for generations to come.

Sometimes running a small business means being an expert problem solver.This weekend I got a late night phone call from ...
07/07/2026

Sometimes running a small business means being an expert problem solver.

This weekend I got a late night phone call from the show organizers that every vendor dreads... the wind was taking my canopy despite being it weighed down with over 300lbs of weights.

I rushed back to the showground and what followed was a frantic race to get the canopy down, save the fixtures, and keep everything from blowing away... in the dark and wind and rain.

I was convinced my canopy was toast.

But, the show organizers were incredible - not only did they help get everything down, they loaned me some of their canopies so I could still participate in the show. Their kindness turned what could have been a disaster into a successful weekend.

This wasn't the first canopy I've lost... and I'm sure it won't be the last.

We saved the last damaged one - just in case.

And I'm so glad! There were enough parts to rebuild and replace the broken bars and leg.

Owning a small business means celebrating victories that most people never see. Today, this was mine.

Now it's time to get back to creating.

The reveal: Sea Turtle! 🐢While many Aspen Owl designs are inspired by forests, lakes, and wildlife closer to home, I've ...
06/22/2026

The reveal: Sea Turtle! 🐢

While many Aspen Owl designs are inspired by forests, lakes, and wildlife closer to home, I've always had a soft spot for sea turtles.

In fact, I love them so much that I have one tattooed on my arm.

There's something about them that feels both ancient and peaceful as they move through the water with such grace and purpose.

This layered wood design was especially fun to create because each layer adds depth and movement, bringing a little piece of the ocean to life.

Can you guess which Aspen Owl design this detail belongs to?👀I'll reveal the answer tomorrow.
06/20/2026

Can you guess which Aspen Owl design this detail belongs to?

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I'll reveal the answer tomorrow.

Woke up to the first order from the Boundary Waters Collection this morning This series feels especially personal to me ...
05/24/2026

Woke up to the first order from the Boundary Waters Collection this morning
This series feels especially personal to me because it’s inspired by my own photos and experiences in the Boundary Waters - a place that has brought me peace, inspiration, and perspective for years.

Thank you so much for supporting handmade art, this new collection, and the partnership with Save the Boundary Waters.

I can’t wait to send this one off.

For years, the Boundary Waters has been one of the places that resets my soul. The quiet. The water. The sunsets that so...
05/23/2026

For years, the Boundary Waters has been one of the places that resets my soul. The quiet. The water. The sunsets that somehow never look real.

This piece was created from that feeling - a calm evening paddle as the light fades across the lake.

It’s also the beginning of a new series inspired by my own Boundary Waters photos and experiences.

I’m incredibly excited to share that proceeds from this piece will be donated to Save the Boundary Waters to help protect and preserve the wilderness that inspired this design.

You can find this piece on my website:
https://tinyurl.com/mhzy62m8

Learn more about the work Save the Boundary Waters is doing: www.savetheboundarywaters.org

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