My first TEDx Talk explores the connections between the pen and how we learn, think, and carry our cultural heritage at a time when the very act of writing is being dropped from school curricula across the country.

A micro documentary, HUMAN,  sponsored by Coors Banquet featuring my work receives 20 million views in 5 days. This might be how you found yourself here as a large number of people began following my work after this video.

Apple Inc. invited my old-world techniques to the tech table when they asked me to collaborate with them on the premier of the Apple Pencil and iPadPro. I created content exclusively for Apple and attended the Apple Keynote as a demonstrator for the features of both products in San Francisco. My artwork would later grace the backlit banners of every Apple store around the globe for the holiday season in 2015.

Invited to speak to a group of Pixar animators about my creative process, my wildest dreams come true as I meet the makers of many of our childhood memories.

A Craftsman’s Legacy, in its third season on public television inspiring viewers with the power of craft and American ingenuity, will feature a profile of Denver-based master pen maker. Click here to watch the full episode.

Modern American consumers want cheap goods and more, more, more. But there’s a growing revolution of craftsmen, and an appreciation for extremely well crafted, high value works made to last years, decades, and lifetimes.

After teaching calligraphy all around the world, I'm teaching my first online class: Fundamentals of Flourishing. It's the perfect place for beginners and long-time wielders of the pen. Become my student at academy.jakeweidmann.com

At the start of 2020, Weidmann releases an all-new piece in his signature style using the simple but powerful tools of pen and ink.

Capturing the word "Resilience" across the page, a weathered far-reaching tree with life-giving roots becomes the symbol of growing amidst difficulty. Though as challenging as they may be, the strong winds that break across our branches will be what form the strong roots that keep us grounded.  

So, no matter what lies ahead this year, may you have joy in the happy surprises and steady resilience to meet the strong winds ahead. Strong Winds. Deep Roots. 

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