Dan Feldhauser is an award-winning artist and retired teacher from Michigan. He grew up along the Au Sable River near Grayling, where the wildlife and landscapes he observed became a lasting source of inspiration for his art.
Dan works primarily in oil paint and also draws with charcoal and graphite. His style, called photorealism, uses careful attention to light, shadow, and fine detail to make his subjects look lifelike. His painting Guardian Spirit captures a moment in the lives of Michigan wildlife in winter.
In this Edutainment Learning conversation, students will hear how Dan turns what he notices outdoors into paintings and drawings. They’ll also have a chance to ask how they can sharpen their own observation skills and bring more detail to their artwork.
