"Art is the Signature of Man" | Jake Weidmann (EP53)
Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed Moms
Diane Boden
4.8 • 952 Ratings
🗓️ 5 August 2025
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
This episode is a part of the Clear Intentions series.
In this episode, artist and Master Penman Jake Weidmann shares how he came to see creativity not as a luxury, but as sacred work - an expression of purpose, worship, and connection. We explore the tension between craftsmanship and convenience in an AI-driven world, and why slowing down to create with intention still matters. Whether you're an artist or simply seeking deeper meaning in your work, this conversation will inspire you to rediscover the beauty and calling of creativity.
Links Discussed in This Episode |
- Book: The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton
- Connect with Jake:
- Website
- Book: Old Soul, New Creation: Experiencing God through a Life of Art and Faith
About Jake|
Jake is a professional artist and certified as one of nine Master Penmen in the world. Jake was certified through IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penmen, 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. 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 the PBS series, A Craftsman’s Legacy.
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| 1:14.9 | you know, finding the same way that the Renaissance artists used to go about composing a picture, |
| 1:20.8 | bringing it forward and giving it life and relevance in a modern age. And so for that, |
| 1:26.8 | you know, it's like I'm taking all of these old truths |
| 1:29.2 | and old art forms, but making a new creation of them. I'm not an abolitionist when it comes to |
| 1:35.7 | every form of artificial intelligence. Obviously, I'm a modern man. I live in the technological |
| 1:41.4 | age and, you know, even the technology that we're using right now to have |
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