Hello, my name is Jacob F. Riess. I am a creative analytical dreamer, multi-media artist, and explainer.  Let me unpack that statement. The descriptor creative analytical dreamer describes my personality. I am a very creative person with multiple passions for science, technology, art, engineering and math — known as STEAM. My analytical side shows that I am a well-organized and logical person who enjoys solving complex problems. The  dreamer refers to the fact that I dream about the future and want to create a better one through my art.
    Next, multi-media artist informs you that I am at heart a musician who enjoys other artistic endeavors. These include being interested and practiced in the arts of music composition, creative writing, storytelling, photography, videography, drawing, architectural drafting, and web design. If a pursuit allows me to flex my imagination and creativity, then I pursue that knowledge in order to obtain mastery. Simply put, I want to know everything in order to be a unique multi-media artist.
    Lastly, the descriptor explainer means I like to share my knowledge with others. I enjoy being a teacher and mentor to young minds. I strongly believe that the road to mastery comes from the ability to plan, teach, mentor, and coach another learner.