LoveofArt194463's Profile

Bio

As a professional artist for the past 16 years,I love painting as much today as I did when I started. Taking on the challenges of expressing myself in art, purchasing books, studying hard and painting every day, has allowed me to accomplish many of my goals. As a self taught artist, I have enjoyed the learning process of art and strive to impove with every painting. While painting for the love of art, I have been able to make a living.

As a sucessful artist in hairstyling, I accomplished many goals set before me. Having won many major awards in art and hairstyling, I have learned to accomplish whatever I put my heart to do.

Moving to Tennesse in 1994 I started painting when a friend asked, if I thought I could paint. Of course, I said yes. They purchased me a three dollar childrens watercolor set and tablet. The next morning they gave them to me as a joke. I found such a love for art, that I kept painting night and day until I felt confident that I could do whatever I wanted in art. After winning several major awards in art and enjoying it so much, I have painted ever since. At present I spend my days lazing around the house and painting in my studio. It is wonderful to be able to do the things you love in life.

A very special thank you to those of you who have visited my studio here in Gatlinburg, Tn. and have contacted me through Etsy.com. It is such a pleasure to hear from you all.
Sincerely,
Dan Blakeman

Male, Born on November 13

Favorite Materials

watercolor, oil, pastels, pencil, art, original, paintings, canvas, acidfree, paper, originals