Tanner Rowley

Wood Artist and Small Business Owner

Tanner Rowley is a woodworker, artist, engineer, and small business owner based in Austin, Texas. He is the owner of Outer Woods, a woodworking design firm harnessing the raw beauty of the natural world to create pieces that double as both works of art and functional furniture. He founded the business in 2021, and the business’s portfolio spans elegant tables to one-of-a-kind works of art. In addition to his existing portfolio, Tanner works with clients to build custom pieces that fit their unique vision. He received a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin.

Education

BS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin

Professional Achievements

Amassed a large following on various social media platforms, including 146,000 followers on Instagram and 9,200 subscribers on YouTube
Featured on multiple podcasts such as “Success Made to Last” and “The Woodpreneur Network”
Featured as a Top Austin Creator on “Do512”
Uses his extensive education and training as an engineer to blend analytical thinking with artistry, creativity, and passion to create truly one-of-a-kind art

Favorite Piece of Advice

For any aspiring woodworkers, creatives, or craftspeople - the first step is to simply figure out what it is that you would like to create, then you simply start from the exact skill level you are at and slowly push yourself to learn the skills and techniques required to make the pieces you are most passionate about. Fail often, embrace mistakes.

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How to

Preserve Driftwood

There’s something so elegant and beautiful about driftwood. It spends days, months, or even years just floating around in the water before washing up on the shore with this beautiful texture and grain. It’s no wonder...

How to

Miter Corners

Wood artist Tanner Rowley explains how to cut and join a mitered cornerIf you want to hide the end grain of a board, a miter joint is the joint to make. Miter joints are decorative joints used for picture frames, door an...

How to Determine the Wood Type Used in Furniture

Wood artist Tanner Rowley explains what to look for when identifying wood in furniture There are a lot of different types of wood used to make furniture, which can make identifying wood types in furniture tricky. Fortuna...

How to Steam Bend Wood at Home

Wood artist Tanner Rowley explains how to easily steam bend woodSteam bending wood is a woodworking technique used to create curved wooden forms. You’ll need a steam box or plastic bag, steam generator, and some wooden...

How to

Kiln Dry Firewood

Freshly milled lumber requires about a year to dry and cure before you can use it in construction. Even firewood takes at least six months before it’s ready to burn.. 12 November 2025. If your lumber needs are more con...

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