Hello my name is Alan Keith Jacobsen. I've been called a lot of other things, but that's what is on the birth certificate. I go by Alan, but some call me "Al". I am the 2nd son of Keith and Bette (Willes) Jacobsen, and The grandson of Raymond and Ireta (Smith) Jacobsen, and Emery and Bertha (Anderson) Willes. I mention my heritage because I am proud of my lineage, that is who I am. Those mentioned are the ancestors that I personally knew. It was them that raised me, and taught me the things that I know and enjoy. I was taught to take pride in all that I do, and to always do my best. "Anything worth doing is worth doing right", is a phrase I heard often. I also could see that in their work. They also taught me to believe in myself. I guess that without them I wouldn't be doing this web site. So in a way this is a salute to them. I will do my best to make them proud.
I was born and raised in Logan, Utah. It was a small town, in the heart of Cache Valley, in northern Utah. It is surrounded by some of the prettiest scenery in the world, (admitting a little prejudice). I grew up under the tutelage of my Grandpa Jacobsen. He was my best friend until he died when I was 11. We were almost inseparable. He taught me to love the outdoors, fishing, boating, hiking, or just driving around in the mountains became my favorite pastime. He taught me to appreciate the beauty of my surroundings. I remember going places like Old Ephraim's grave, Cutler dam, as well as many other places we visited regularly. The beauty I saw around the trails, and along the roads, getting there is unsurpassed by any I could hope to see. These are the things I learned to treasure and enjoy. I'm thankful for a Grandpa that took the time to instill in me the love I have for the great outdoors, and the beauty of nature. I still feel close to him when I'm doing the things we use to do together.
When I was 19, I served a two year Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London England. That was as a great experience for me. I became exposed to many different cultures and people. I learned to love them all. I still have a great love for Great Britain and it's people. It is a beautiful place full of culture and beauty. I hope to get back soon, and be able to share some of it here. I hope to be able to travel to many parts of the world throughout my life and see this worlds beauty for myself. I will share what I see here on my web site. I hope it will always be growing with art you can enjoy.
