Dan Christian

Dan Christian was born in Casper, Wyoming in 1975— a small, working class town in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which is largely isolated from the outside world. Dan grew up spending hours admiring the album covers of bands he loved at his local record store. From this point on, dark, fantastical imagery lingered in Dan’s imagination. Eventually, Dan took an interest in conceptual art and tattoos. Though he didn’t pursue a career as a professional artist until 2011. Dan excels in Charcoal Drawing and Art eduction, but his passion lies in Oil Painting and Realism. His style leans toward the macabre, adopting gothic and horror elements for visual impact. His artistic goal is to impress a quest for ‘beauty through darkness’ upon the viewer. In that vein, his art harkens to the Dark Romanticism of Baroque Period masters, blended with the eerie sensationalism of Victorian Penny Dreadfuls, and the flash of Modern Art. Having accepted the position of Dean at Ani Art Academy in Koh Nao Yoi, Thailand in 2020, Dan is looking forward to sharing his passion and skills with his students. He is grateful for the opportunity to teach and encourage other emerging artists to achieve their own rewarding careers. Dan’s work has been featured in galleries from NYC to California, and many more in between. He has been a finalist and winner in several International Art competitions. Creativity keeps Dan sane in this crazy world.