MEET THE FOUNDER: ANDREW RINKE
Updated: 2 days ago
Hello! I’m Andrew Rinke, a PNW creative building an art start up. After 15 years in marketing, a life pivot pushed me into becoming an entrepreneur in the art and interior design space.
You're welcome to check out my resume on LinkedIn, but these five facts will give you a better sense of me and my personality:
Born In Michigan: It's very convenient to point to your hand to show you where I'm from :) My mother is an artist, and my dad ran a business. They’re my source material, and I’d probably be back in Michigan except I fell in love with the mountains and Douglas firs.
First to Say Hello: Midwestern, gay, and a Sagittarius, I have no hesitation talking to strangers! Whether waiting for the bus or selling my work at a market, I find joy in connecting. You never know when a comment turns into a conversation and transforms into something new.
Fellow Artist: I'm a spray-paint artist who uses wood veneer and newspaper to create scenes in nature. I've always loved the instant gratification of spray paint along with the lack of control. After years of making art for myself or friends, I started making art for sale in 2023. I learned I had to start scaling my work and began piloting an online print shop for myself in 2025. I've paused my studio work to build Art From Here, but I have artwork in the Wharf up in Port Angeles, Washington.
Learning to Trust the Process: Living a brave life demands taking risks, and my biggest risk is anticipating the unknown. There's so much I don't know and feel unsure about, but I have to believe the universe has our backs! I'm generally impatient, but I'm learning it all tends to work out. I keep showing up and taking each step as it comes.
Loves TED Talks: A back injury confined me to the couch for a while. TED Talks were the saving grace of free wisdom that got me through some challenging times. This one on Treasure Hunting gave purpose to my journey and this one on Task Mindsets presented an effective way to keep me focused through the pain and pushed me forward. Learning about the human experience never ceases to inspire!
Painting before my first show in July 2024 Sisters hanging above a living room I designed Standing in my studio My partner and I out on Lake Michigan My collection "The Stars Align" featuring the 12 zodiacs Our little guy Jack
