Blog of Jake Weidmann

Lessons from Lewis: what C.S. Lewis taught me about worship, heaven, and creativity

Lessons from Lewis: what C.S. Lewis taught me about worship, heaven, and creativity

Jack’s lessons for us are true because he looked unto that unsafe author of Truth and he beckons us to do likewise.

JW 2019 Artful Gift Guide

The first-ever Artful Gift Guide is HERE! This time of year there are so many places to search for the ultimate gift and I wanted to provide a guid...

Artful Tour of the Mile High City feat. Denver Union Station's Crawford Hotel

It's a huge honor to have been asked to stay with the Crawford Hotel, and over my birthday weekend, no less! Located in the recently renewed histor...

Tools of the Trade: Painting (with shoppable links)

Today, I'm diving into what essentials I use in my painting studio. In my list of favorites, you'll find my go-to (affordable!) brushes, my favori...

The Power of One: A Series of Single Line Portraits of History's Greatest Leaders

Executed in one continuous line, my latest gallery release features the portrait of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. as the very first in my s...

Tools of the Trade: Drawing

I'm sharing all my favorite drawing go-to's that have gotten me through some of my best ideas, from conception to completion. Here you'll find my ...

Tools of the Trade: Calligraphy (with shoppable links)

While not all my favorite calligraphy tools are available on Amazon, I was amazed at just how many of them are! So, if you have questions that are...

12 Artworks of Christmas | Part II: Life-Giving Birds

We are well into December and Christmas is just around the corner! We pray this Advent season has been one of excited anticipation; full of joy an...

12 Artworks of Christmas | Part I: Direction + Comfort

Tis the season of Advent! I am so excited that you're here. My hope is that within our "12 Artworks of Christmas" series that we join together in ...

In a world of instant gratification, don't forget your LEGACY | My latest TEDx Talk

My career as a professional artist and certified Master Penman is as unconventional as it sounds. I use age-old techniques to execute timeless art...

His Eye is On the Sparrow: What you didn't know about my creation process

But the thing you may not have known behind the social media sharing and the long-progress of this artwork: This may have been one of the most cha...

Join me at TEDx MileHigh -- Again!

Since giving my first talk, I continue to receive numerous comments, messages, and emails from people-- especially students, teachers and parents ...

Our Denver Staycation: Kimpton Born Hotel and Citizen Rail Dining

My wife and I and our daughter recently enjoyed a staycation in our home city of Denver. Hannah and I usually have ample opportunity to travel thr...