Dan McShane
Born in Singapore, apparently with a paint brush in his hand, Dan has been creating art for as long as he can remember. Although he attended art college, he is primarily self taught, preferring the rigors of the real world to mentor him: graphic design, printing, corporate logo work, publishing in London, managing a gallery and framing—he has done it all!
Dan paints various subject matter including portraits, wildlife, landscapes and still lifes. His concentration at the moment is creating abstract pieces using bold strokes with large brushes. He works with interior designers to create artwork for hotels, offices and show homes using techniques in paint, photography and digital imagery.
Another passion is photography. Dan takes his camera everywhere to record details that will later appear in his paintings. He has been influenced in this field by the great 20th century photographer Andre Kertesz.
Dan’s home is now in the south of England with his wife, two daughters and their German shepherd. Family walks, camping on the coast, summer barbeques and the occasional game of golf complete his schedule when he is not creating art. He describes his studio space as “limited—either the kitchen sink area or in the loft.