05/13/2026
Throwing it back to my Conrad Schmitt days and sharing a few photos of Dave Andrews — an artist and mentor who had a lasting impact on the way I approach this work and the spaces around me.
As more time has gone on, I’ve come to appreciate even more how Dave took me under his wing and welcomed me to CCS when I first moved to Milwaukee. Working alongside him and hearing the deep love he had for his wife Jennifer and daughter Allison was always something beautiful to witness.
I think artists tend to feel everything deeply. It’s part of what allows us to notice details, tell stories through our hands, and bring emotion and life into the spaces we touch. Dave carried that depth in his work. After more than thirty years in the field, his artistry left a mark on countless spaces and on the many artists who worked for him and beside him.
Sometimes it’s hard to believe he’s no longer here, but his influence on the spaces he shaped — and the people he invested in — will be felt for years to come.
Thank you, Dave, for sharing your artistry, knowledge, humor and generosity with me. Hoping someday I can pass along to the next generation what you gave to me.
Cheers. I miss you and think of you often.
