Music first, and then drawing sparked Alan’s interests early on, even before high school. He grew up in St Paul and attended Creative Arts High School in Center City where the average graduating class size is 25 eager artists. Throughout high school, Alan used art imagery to support his interest in music.
Today, his top interest outside of architecture continues to combine art + music. Specifically, he is drawn to the progressive metalcore music genre. He frequents local urban venues like The Cabooze and Amsterdam Bar and Hall where he keeps up to date on diverting and versatile high energy music. (By the way, he gives both ERRE and August Burns Red top ratings.) Add math and technology to his art and music talents. What do you get? Great aptitude at digital art and digital caricaturing. Want to know what that means? Browse to websites of metalcore music groups for digital graphic representations.
A graduate of the DCTC architectural technology program, Alan quickly grasped the architecture and construction process parts of the job. His experience gives credence to the idea that “if you possess the right tools, the tools themselves do half of the teaching.” Without delay, Alan learned how the industry works, and he delivers every time.
At Reprise, Alan serves Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores, Pearson Vue, Best Buy, Smile Doctors and McDonald’s.
Alan Schmitz
Design Technician
aschmitz@reprisedesign.com