About Me
I am an Episcopal priest in Duluth, MN on Lake Superior. I ride my bike, explore the world, and draw what I see. I love intergenerational ministry, spiritual education, the outdoors, and preaching. I love Duluth, and I'm frequently planning a trip to backpack, bike, or climb. This site is not regularly updated, but serves as a portfolio of my artwork, some theological reflection, and life as a priest.
On Becoming a Priest
I was ordained to the priesthood in the "Covid-Class" of June 2020 in Minneapolis. I currently serve as the Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Duluth. I value reflecting on the theology of the wilderness, spirituality in the outdoors, and spirituality of friendship and community. These days I ponder how religious leaders can help communities heal and re-gather after the isolation, death, and loss of the Covid-19 pandemic.
On Adventuring
I am a biker, climber, hiker and backpacker, and cold water enthusiast--but mostly just in Lake Superior. I love living in Duluth with endless outdoor adventures right at my fingertips.
On Art
In my twenties, and as a traveler, I developed a love of art and drawing. This website serves as my portfolio for my artwork. The artwork is inspired by traveling and living in Ghana, Korea, India, Chicago and Minneapolis / St. Paul. It draws from henna patterns, cityscapes across the world, and my inner child's fascination with trains. I mostly use sharpie, but also some Prismacolor and Shinhan markers. Now I am mostly in a season of adventure, so I spend my creative energy on writing.
On Roadtripping & Traveling Solo
In 2018 I took my first solo road trip for two weeks, from Minnesota to Colorado, Mesa Verde, the Grand Canyon, Capitol Reef and more. I fell in love with the American west, camping, and the road trip. Since then I have taken two more road trips out west adding Grand Teton, Arches, Canyonlands to my National Park List, and many more National Monuments. I've traveled solo for most of my adult life, moving abroad to Ghana, Korea, and India at different points in my early 20s. Traveling solo has sometimes been lonely, sometimes frightening, but always incredibly rewarding.
Page Design
This page was designed by me over the course of years and years. It hasn't been regularly updated since 2019. I use WordPress with the WP Page Builder and Hestia theme. I use a number of stock images from pexels.com and other sites like it.
More about my Artwork
Prints of my work are available for purchase on Fine Art America. Originals are available for purchase by individual arrangement by emailing me. Some images are released in numbered-print series are are not available on FAA.