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Glowing Leaves Plein Air

Follow Dan as he paints a field in Ojai Valley, California, exploring this location for the first time. Drawn to the striking contrast between the vibrant yellow leaves of a tree in the foreground and the dense mass of oak trees behind it, Dan walks through his process, sharing his materials and approach to creating a captivating visual masterpiece.

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Dan Schultz

With a background in commercial art, Dan has taken influence from many of the golden-age illustrators as well as from classical realism and impressionism. He believes that beauty is of great importance to the human soul and that God uses the beauty of His creation to communicate with humanity. 
Dan grew up in a small town in eastern New Mexico which provided little exposure to the world of art, galleries or museums. After graduating from college with a few years of graphic design work, Dan discovered Cottonwood Art Academy in Colorado Springs where he first met artists who were making their livings painting for galleries. He was invited to join the teaching faculty as the youngest instructor. Pursuing a career in fine art then became his goal and full-time career since 2005.

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