Dan Donaldson Artist

My latest work deals with random patterns and textures, which I create myself, as well as a sense of detachment from any pre-conceived or planned ideas for works I may create.

For years I have been using found imagery such as clip-art, comics, or advertisements as the starting point for my work. Lately, with my “Drawn Collage” series, I have been creating my own imagery, and drawing or painting it in a style that mimics a collage of ‘cut and paste’ images and patterns. You could say, I’m going backwards from my usual approach to art…which is a good thing.

Playing around with different styles and mediums is important to me, as it keeps things fresh. I have no desire to become the master of any one particular style; that is to regimental for my taste, and there are far too many different approaches to art making that I would like to try.

The creative ideas in my head are like problems or puzzles that need to be solved… and the answer to these puzzles dictate the style and mediums I will choose to complete them.

The Drawn Collage
Semai Gallery - May 16, 2008