About the Artist

Dan and Diane

Daniel Leuzinger, a Northern Wisconsin woodcraft artist, spent nearly three decades building and working with his hands before a serious accident ended his trucking career. He put down roots in the North Woods, drawing on time in Canada and Alaska to create furniture and woodcraft that reflect the region’s rugged natural beauty. He’s built four homes and now shares his craft with his fiancée, Diane Leigh. Diane, raised on a Southern Wisconsin farm, has long loved working with wood and the outdoors. Married in 1971, she raised three children (now with grandchildren and great-grandchildren of their own) and continued woodworking through retirement. After losing her husband in 2014, she reconnected with her old friend Daniel, and their shared love of nature and craftsmanship brought them together. Now engaged, Daniel and Diane handcraft furniture, bird feeders, cheese cutters, breadboards, and cutting boards — often personalized with Diane's laser cutter. Their work reflects joy, creativity, and small-business spirit.