In some shape or form, design has always been a part of me. I can’t remember a time when all the things haven’t flowed through my veins - first out of necessity - now a trained skill.

I've managed to craft this love for the arts into a profession and have been blessed to do so for more than decade.

I currently work as the Senior Art Director of +WeCreate Media. I also freelance under the alias Miracletwentyone and I own Blackbean Photography. I am a struggling Christian, an artist, father of 3, truly a lucky husband to a hard working wife.

I've co-founded and help manage the Insight Design Conference, with Kevin Bruinsma. Lastly I am the author of Over Here: A collection of NWI Creatives.

MIRACLETWENTYONE

What is the story behind the name?

Our first son is named Meryck and he was born several weeks premature. I believe life itself is a miracle and so we called him Miracle as a nickname and he was born on the 21st.

Favorite Quote:

"You take yourself with you."

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