About Us

We’re Dale and Natalie, the husband-and-wife team behind Art and Concrete. A couple of years ago, we moved from Nebraska to Escondido to trade harsh winters for year-round work and a new chapter closer to the sun.

For Dale, concrete has been part of his life since childhood—it’s a family trade he grew up with. Over time, though, he realized he wanted more than just the standard way of doing things.

"Growing up, I’ve always been a creative person. I’ve also always done concrete work—like literally—since I could walk. At a certain point in my life I realized that I wanted to have a more creative and artistic expression in the work that I do. Construction seems like a natural place to be if you want to be creative. I mean, you are just creating things all the time. But as I paid more attention, I could see that creativity is not always an easy course in the industry. Creativity usually means slowing down and doing things differently. That’s not always cost effective, and not everyone wants it. I can’t blame them. Getting what has already been done 100 times comes with some security and ease that isn’t there when you’re doing something completely new. But I want to offer that unique and new option to whoever wants it. So I set out to make creativity my goal and work in the industry as an artist before a tradesman."

That mindset is at the core of what we do. Since 2020, we’ve been building this small business together, offering custom, hands-on work for clients who want something a little different. Dale handles the design and craftsmanship side, while Natalie keeps things running smoothly—handling communication, scheduling, and all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the business going. Occasionally, you’ll even see her out on the job site.

We keep things small so we can stay connected to our work and the people we do it for. It’s not just about concrete—it’s about doing work we believe in, taking time where it matters, and creating something that lasts.