Dan Donaldson

Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. I like puppies, shiny things, holding hands, and long walks on the beach. Making art, for me, is as necessary as eating or breathing. I am addicted to it, and need it like a junkie needs a fix. I honestly find myself going through art withdrawal if days go by without painting or drawing, or art-making in some form. I have been drawing since the first day I was able to hold a pencil, and painting for just as long. If Im able to alleviate peoples minds from whatever concerns or issues are troubling them, I do it with a sense of whimsy. Humor plays a major role in my work, even going so far as to poke fun at art itself, as though it were a living, breathing entity. Its my way of keeping art in check, and a reminder not to take myself too seriously. My latest work has been dealing with random patterns and textures, which I create myself, as well as a sense of detachment from any pre-conceived or planned ideas for works I may create. For years I have been using found imagery such as clip-art, comics, or advertisements as the starting point for my work. Lately, with my Drawn Collage series, I have been creating my own imagery, and drawing or painting it in a style that mimics a collage of cut a...