Dan Goad is a naturalist and self-taught artist. The world has been a fascination and integral part of his being since childhood. He was particularly drawn to the beauty of birds, and has been quoted as calling them “nature’s most eloquent expression.” His work reflects his love for nature and the outdoors, combining a rare mix of talent, skill and dedication. Goad’s skill allows him to transform what he has seen maintaining all its beauty, because of his naturalist perspective.

 

Goad was raised in California and developed a love of surfing. At the age of 23 he began searching for the “perfect wave,” and this carried him to the lush, tropical island of Bali. His vacation turned into a four-year stay, allowing him the honor of living with a tribal chieftain and endless surfing. Eventually, he returned to California where he began dabbling in watercolors. He was soon discovered by an art publisher who printed and marketed his posters, many of which sold out in a flash. After this revelation, Goad decided to make a full-time commitment to his art.

 

In 1986, the artist was commissioned by President and Nancy Regan to add to the White House Art Collection at the Smithsonian. He was humbled to be part of a group which included American artists Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns. His work is featured in many private and corporate collections throughout the world and has appeared on the covers of local, national and international publications. It has been used in theatrical sets on various television shows. Unlike any other artist, Goad has chosen to publish and market his own work by working through select galleries throughout the United States.

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Sold throughout the United States and in fifteen different countries, Goad’s work is known for its renditions of marsh birds, egrets, and herons and now including a much broader subject matter including fish, other birds, animals and landscapes. His work is instantly recognizable regardless of where it is displayed- his prints, posters, and original paintings all have universal appeal. Using brilliant and unusual color combinations in his paintings, reminiscent of the orient, they have become a hallmark of his work.

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