I have always loved artistic expression. Like all kids, I used crayons and markers and messed up my parents house. Soon, I picked up pencils and a sketchbook. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, in 2004, I started working for a close friend, painting houses. In 2009, I purchased a cheap 50mm lens for my dslr and came alive to photography like never before and my artwork was soon infused, as well. I incorporate collaged images into my paintings, so with this new found vigor for photography, came a renewed vigor for painting, as well. In early 2011, I counted what I had saved, cashed out a retirement policy and bought some additional photography equipment. Currently, I try to balance my time between painting houses, painting on canvas and photography. I'm not really sure where this road will lead, so I take it one step at a time.
On a more personal note, I have the joy of being married to the most beautiful woman in the world and absolutely adore my daughter and newborn son. I also love Jesus. He gave Himself up to death, on a cross, for my sins...and yours! Trusting in Him has been the single most important event in my life and continues to be every day.
I also love Minneapolis and St. Paul. I have lived all across this county, but call Minnesota my home. This is a great place to live!
If you have questions, find me! I'm on Twitter (RasCreative) Facebook, etc. and you can email me from somewhere on this blog. I can't wait to meet you!
Ryan A Stadler
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