Pursuing Your Passion - Interview with Jake Weidmann

The Discipline of Manliness

In this episode, I interview Jake Weidmann about pursuing our passions, and how he has developed his artwork into a full time careeer. Jake Weidmann is a professional artist and certified as one of nine Master Penman in the world. Jake was certified through IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting) in July 2011. He holds the title as the youngest Master Penman by three decades and the youngest to ever attain the title. A few of Jake's peers (other Masters) have done work for the White House, Queen Elizabeth and even the Pope. His journey into calligraphy has been the "special sauce" for everything he now creates, incorporating the traditional calligraphic flourishing into his fine art. Jake is self-taught in each of his disciplines (calligraphy, painting, drawing, woodworking, and engraving). While he typically works with private clients, Jake has worked with Apple, Inc., Crossway Books, and Biola University and has spoken from countless stages including Tedx and Q and was featured on PBS Television. In our interview we discuss how passion must be accompanied by diligent pursuit in the mundane along with our the pursuit of excellence in our chosen craft. We also discuss faith and how that has played such a big role for both of us as we pursue our passions. You can find Jake online at https://www.jakeweidmann.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jakeweidmann/