Who I Am
I currently live in southeast Minnesota with my wife and our four children. We enjoy the various outdoor activities the region has to offer, and we cherish our relationships with the wonderful people around us. Our primary intention as a family is to seek the Lord earnestly and serve Him wholeheartedly.
What I Do
I work as both an artist and engineer. As an artist I paint commissions and do occasional exhibits, and as an engineer I design public infrastructure projects. I enjoy bringing artistry, care, and craftsmanship into my engineering work, and I equally enjoy bringing focus, design, and technical soundness into my artwork. Although complimentary and beneficial to each other in many ways, there’s also a natural tension that comes with actively practicing both vocations. It can certainly be challenging, but overall I’ve become genuinely thankful for the resulting growth and perspective.
Why I Paint
Painting has always been a deeply meaningful endeavor to me, and it’s held various positions in my mind and heart. At times the primary motivator was improvement for the sake of improvement. At other times it was career aspirations that motivated me. In recent years the layers of external motives have been peeled away, and the core purpose of why I paint is all that’s left. I paint as an expression of love, praise, and gratitude for a God who has given me life, love, and grace. It’s a small and simple act of faith acknowledging a vast and profound kingdom of love.
What I Hope
At a minimum, I hope my work brings some level of joy to anyone who stumbles upon it. More intentionally, I hope my work enables deeper reflection, wonder, inspiration, and hope for others. And most sincerely, I hope my work somehow leads others to seek the Lord and discover life in Him.