The Norseman - Charcoal on Paper

This portrait depicts Jordan “Ragnar” Miinchow, an Army veteran who has embraced his Norse heritage as a source of identity and purpose beyond service. He crafts his own clothing, makes mead, hunts with a bow, and works in blacksmithing and leather craft, living daily within the traditions he values. Drawn resolute and at peace, his face carries cultural symbols marked in his own handmade facepaint, a testament to self-expression and continuity. The work reflects not only his personal journey but the strength found in heritage, craft, and living with intention after service.