A native Californian and resident of Southern California's Orange County,
Dan has turned a life-long love affair with cartoons into a successful career,
delighting thousands with his work for over forty years.
Quick of wit and quicker
of pen, he is recognized by his peers as one of the premier performers in
the specialized field of quick-draw entertainment.
In the earlier years of his career, working in theme parks, speed and production
(Once doing 311 sketches in an 8-hour shift) were the hallmark criteria.
Currently Dan's philosophy is one of a more personalized interaction with
the guest, focusing
on a pleasant fun experience, resulting in a whimsical caricature to commemorate
the occasion.
Dan observes that "... there are lots of artists who can
draw, but only a precious few who can do what we do under the conditions
we work."
And while most artists' works hang in prestigious museums,
Dan's sketches are known to grace walls (both humble and grand) throughout
the world. Your guests can add themselves to a celebrated list that includes
(but
not necessarily
limited to) Markie Post, Halle Berry, Edie Falco, John Wayne, David Hyde
Pierce, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Mick Fleetwood, David Ogden Stiers,
Michelle Phillips,
Dennis Franz, John Ritter, Kristen Johnston, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bruce Willis,
Demi Moore, and Peter Uberroth to name a few.
On the corporate side, notable
clients include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Angels, Clippers, Lakers, the
(at the time) Los Angeles Rams, The Walt
Disney Company,
Universal Studios, E! entertainment, Lexus, and the John Wayne family. |
