He also creates lamps and larger nature art pieces. He also makes distinctive coffee makers and he jokes that it’s common for people to try to duplicate other people’s creative ideas, but he hasn’t seen any others quite like his. Joe has been living in Colorado since the 1980s and has long made his own furniture by upcycling used and discarded furniture. Around the age of 10, she began collecting yucca pods and pine cones to make wreaths to sell at community meetings. It made her terrified of moths but she tried to get over her fear by making artistic creations pinning moths and butterflies. When she was about eight years old, a moth accidentally flew into her mouth and the experience traumatized her.
Nature art from bone jewelry, nature domes, lamps, and coffee makers.Įmily is a Colorado native and grew up in a mountain town. They opened up Rocky Mountain Punk in Lakewood, Colorado, where you can find handmade pieces like no other around. From punk rock flea markets to oddity expos, these macabre makers brought their creations into their own brick-and-mortar space. Robert's pilgrimage followed the footsteps of great outdoor philosophers such Muir, Solnit and even Nietzsche, though he shared how the act of walking brought their philosophies to life "Books are only books, right?"Ī fitting and fascinating end to a great year of reading adventures.Emily and Joe Salazar are two self-taught artists who have been creating unique nature art since 2013. Our discussion examined the importance of these waypoints themselves, as well as stretches in between which were where Robert seemed most inspired and immersed in the journey. Turning to his self made pilgrimage through West Africa, we heard how Robert read extensively about the region, before charting his path between holy sites and shrines.
With the upcoming challenge of competing in the Spine Race challenge running the length of the Pennine Way, Maurice's incredible ambition and determination to overcome the most impossible odds and obstacles will help drive Robert through the toughest times. Robert shared how inspired he was by Maurice's attempt to claim the first ascent of Everest by crashlanding a biplane on it's slopes and climbing to the summit. We discussed both Waypoints, and December's Ink, the spellbinding tale of forgotten adventure and eccentric Maurice Wilson. A two book special for December's conversation with Robert Martineau, entrepreneur, adventurer and author of Waypoints, November and December's deep read.
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