Michael Dane
Oakland, California
Michael Dane is an American Artist living in Oakland, California. He paints on canvas, paper, wood and metal.
MessageMichael Dane began creating art at a young age starting with pencil and paper drawings of animals and desert scenes. Then he began working with collage using images cut from magazines and other found papers. In high school, Michael continued with found object collage which included Oregon Beach driftwood and shells.
Then, focusing on water color paintings, Michael Dane has continued his artist journey with fine art glass blowing and specialized metal work. Currently, and for the last eight years, he has focused on creating acrylic paintings of an expressionistic style on canvas and wood panel.
My wish is that my art will serve as a source of inspiration that encourages the viewer to find solace and delight in the beauty that surrounds us all. Color is a fundamental element in my artistic practice. With active and compelling mark-making and brush stroke I infuse life and energy into each piece.
As an artist it is my honor to visually express my aspiration to remind us of the spirit within and the potential to transformative connection.