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About the Cover Artist: Kurt Snyder

September 11, 2018May 1, 2018 by Mike Rosso

Kurt Snyder is a designer, illustrator and Salida, Colorado, native. After earning an art degree from Colorado State University – Pueblo in 2005, he opened his own design business – Drawn Wild Design. Kurt’s detail-rich illustration work portrays a playfully-stylized perspective of the natural world.When Kurt isn’t drawing, the part-time luthier can be found in …

Luthier Kurt Snyder – Kutthroat Stringworks

February 22, 2016November 1, 2015 by Mike Rosso

By Ericka Kastner Fire-singed Douglas fir deadwood, collected at the base of Mount Shavano, makes up the soundboard of the steel-stringed baritone ukulele crafted by luthier Kurt Snyder. For every instrument that he makes, Kurt’s intention is to reflect the beauty and grace of the Rocky Mountains, both in styling and in sound. Seven years …