112 Great Blue Heron

Stop 112, Great Blue Heron by Jonathan Kamrath from Minnesota

Sponsor(s):  Brennan Companies

According to his website, kamrathsculpture.com, Kamrath grew up in St. Paul, MN and spent his summers working with his father as a finish carpenter, inheriting his crafts-man-ship skills, love of tools, and architectural appreciation. He attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where he met his muse. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, he married his wife and taught middle school art in Fergus Falls, MN. He then went on to attain his Masters of Fine Arts from Iowa State University. Moving back to Minnesota, Kamrath taught art at Eagle Ridge Academy for 5 years. He is currently sculpting out of his studio in Mahtomedi where he lives with his wife and three children who constantly help to give him endless amounts of inspiration.