Dan Schultz

Chores Oil on Linen 8x20 inches Crossing the Meadow Oil on Linen 16x12 inches Secret Thoughts Oil on Linen 16x12 inches Time Alone Oil on Linen 25x20 inches

Professional Visual Artist Medium: Oil, Charcoal Colorado Springs, Colorado USA Dan Schultz Fine Art

Visual art is a language -- a means of communication. As an artist, I realize that something is communicated through my work each time it is viewed whether it’s what I want to communicate, or something entirely different that is brought to the experience by the viewer. But as I communicate using this visual language through images of people, images of landscapes, and sometimes images that combine the two, I hope to relate to others the beauty of God’s creation and that through it, I believe he communicates with us. I feel that it is my responsibility to help remind others of the importance of visual art and that it can be admired, embraced, enjoyed and understood. My interest in making artwork that portrays people stems from my intrigue with people’s ability to create connections between each other. I have long enjoyed creating images of people whether it be a portrait, a child or a woman in a tranquil landscape. I believe that people can easily relate on a personal level to images of other people. And it seems like everyone can relate to an image of a landscape that reminds them of a favorite place. When I work outdoors -- standing at my easel with the landscape laid out before me -- I feel a connection to the scene that I’m painting. And each time, I feel like I see more beauty in the world than I did the time before.

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