Known for his colorful paintings, most often depicting strong women, Dan's work spans a variety of genres including novels, comics and film. He has worked for clients such as Disney, Universal Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi, Scholastic Books, The Greenwich Workshop, Penguin Books, Random House, Tor books, UpperDeck, Wizards of the Coast, and DC Comics.
Dan has been the recipient of many awards, including the 2007 Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist, the Chesley Award winner for Best Paperback Cover of 2007, and Gold and Silver Medals from Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. His illustrations have graced the #1 spot on the New York Times Best Seller list numerous times.
Aside from freelance illustration, Dan also enjoys teaching. He has lectured all over the country at various workshops, and is the founder of Muddy Colors. He currently resides in Greensboro, NC where he lives with his Wife and two sons.
Awesome, thanks for the link!
Jeff
Dan…thanks for the link to the podcast. It is always interesting to listen to the wisdom of others along this path. Podcasts keep me company in the many hours of being in the studio. Is there a way to get on Sam's mail in list so I can know when to hear his podcasts in my studio?
You can subscribe to Sam's show via iTunes. It will automatically download new podcasts for you.
Just search “Your Dreams My Nightmares”.
Thanks!
Good interview, too short though 🙂 Always interested to hear experienced illustrators share their knowledge.
-Juhani