About Me

"Creating artwork has been second nature to me for as long as I can remember. Throughout my childhood I gravitated to drawing, painting and all types of creative hobbies. As my talents progressed through grade school, high school and eventually college I realized that my passion for creativity and the sense of fulfillment it gave me made art and design my life's passion."

"At the same time my passion for artwork was growing so too was my passion for the outdoors. Growing up in Minnesota I was introduced to hunting and fishing and the great outdoors by my father. Following him into the woods, sitting with him in the duck blind or in a boat fishing, I developed a deep admiration and respect for wildlife, nature and for the beauty of all of God's creations."

"Those early days afield left lasting impressions of wonder, and amazement that inspire me today to pursue new experiences outdoors with my family and friends and to try re-create them in art for other to see and enjoy."

Bio: Ryan Stigman was born and raised in Wadena, MN. Ryan is a graduate of Bemidji State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Technical Illustration and Graphic Design. He currently resides in Perham, MN and works as a freelance artist/designer and graphic design instructor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead, Minnesota.