Artist Statement

Originally hailing from Texas and currently residing in Overland Park, KS where creatively I specialize in original watercolors, oils,  photography, and woodworking.  I also currently teach watercolors weekly in Overland Park at the Jewish Heritage Center and I teach 2 design studios at the College of Architecture and Design at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.  The improvisation in each painting commands a respect for the medium and its ever-changing characteristics that when successful leave behind a visible emotion on the paper.

Curriculum Vitae 

Gallery Representation

- The Rice Gallery of Fine Art, Leawood, KS - Since 2020

- The Art of Sports, Leawood, KS - Since 2021

Exhibition & Shows

- The Hawaii Watercolor Society - Honolulu, HI - International Open Show - 2023

- The Midwest Center for Photography - Wichita, KS - International  Exhibition  "Graphic Elements"- 2023

- The Mark Arts Center - Wichita, KS - National Watercolor Exhibition - 2022

- The Midwest Center for Photography - Wichita, KS - National Greyscale  B&W Exhibition Photography - 2022

- The Tim Murphy Art Gallery City of Merriam - Featured May Artist "KC Water and Light" - 2022

- The Hotel Vandivort, Springfield, MO - Solo Show "I Really Really Miss Hawaii" - 2021 

- The Jones Gallery, Kansas City, MO - group Shows 2020 & 2021

- The Rice Gallery of Fine Art, Leawood, KS - Since 2020

Competition Placement

- Purchase Award - State Foundation for Cultural Affairs, Hawaii - 2023

- 4th Place - National Juried Show - Stems Plein Air -2021 

- Honorable Mention - National Juried Show - "The Magic Hour" - 2020

- Honorable Mention - National Juried Show - Stems Plein Air - 2020 

Art Society Representation 

- The American Watercolor Society

- The National Watercolor Society

- Transparent Watercolor Society

- The Hawaii Watercolor Society 

- Kansas City Arts Coalition

Publications

- Voyage KC Magazine - Article "Rising Stars: meet Dan Finnell" - 2022

- American Watercolor Weekly Publication - Top Ambassador of the week 2020

- WEB blog - Artsy Shark - artist showcase late spring - 2019

Workshops Taught by Dan

- Art Instructor (Watercolor and Oils) - The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City  2023

- Introduction to watercolors - 4 week watercolor class - Creative Coldsnow Overland Park, KS 2022-23

- Adult Private lessons Available upon request - Rate $30 per hour (min 2 hour session)

Education

- Masters of Architecture - Texas Tech University  - 2001 - 2002

- Bachelors of Environmental Design - Texas A&M University, 1996 - 2001