CURRENT MISSION

Live, Learn, Create, & Share

ABOUT ME

I am a 25 year old sculptor,woodworker, and creator. I'm currently pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts degree in woodworking and furniture design at the University of Wisconsin Madison. I previously worked as a woodturner for a custom stair and design company. I am endlessly intrigued by beautifully crafted objects - simple yet elegant is my visual mantra. I play the banjo and listen to bluegrass music. More often than not I have a book in hand. I constantly carry a notepad in my pocket to record the images, quotes, and memories that create my life. I climb mountains when I can, and binge on fly fishing in the summer months. I'm drawn to moving water and fascinated by trees. The best evenings of my life include the good company of a few close friends, shared meals, and soulful conversation.

PHILOSOPHY

Live, Learn, Create, & Share.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Couchsurfing encourages fruitful mutually beneficial relationships to develop, and I'm proud to participate in such a positive community. I surf couches, meet up with surfers, and am generally keeping my eyes open for engaging opportunities.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed a number of times, and have made some good friends through the site.

Interests

Bluegrass, Banjos, Beltbuckles, Beer, a Broad array of interests...

• arts
• humanities
• books
• design
• beer
• flying
• gardening
• woodworking
• music
• fishing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Any book by David James Duncan, Rick Bass, or Scott Russell Sanders.

The poetry of Gary Snyder is a personal favorite

Everything directed by Sergio Leone is amazing

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a must see movie

If you wanna stomp your feet or fall in love listen to the Avett Brothers

Ray Lamontagne, Sean Hayes, and Langhorne Slim in the singer/songwriter realm

Galactic if you're feelin the funk

Teach, Learn, Share

Lets exchange learning experiences. I'll teach you to turn wood, play banjo, how to garden, how to climb a mountain, and how to raft down a raging river. What will you teach me?

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