Noah Littlefield Gasner was raised on Block Island, Rhode island. His ancestors, who settled the Island in 1661, have fished its waters for over 12 generations. Like his ancestors before him, Noah spent much of his childhood fishing and diving its coastal waters, gaining a first hand knowledge and appreciation for the abundant sea life that surrounds his home. At 11 years old, he began creating fish shaped designs out of wood scraps and started to show his work at local markets and art fairs. After 15 years of perfecting his skills, Noah founded Block Boards in 2019. Using both traditional and modern woodworking techniques, he continues to create each piece by hand at his studio in Rhode Island. Noah’s work reflects the natural beauty of his pelagic surroundings and is an expression of his life experience.