RESUME AND CV
Biography
I am both a painter and visual arts educator based in the Chicago land area. I was born in 1979 in Chicago, Illinois, studied art education at Northern Illinois University and currently work in my field teaching fine art in the Northwest suburbs. I strive to expand the visual perceptions, visual communication and comprehension of young minds. I envision my teaching career as leading toward higher education and eventually the mentoring of future art educators. Though I spend my days educating future artists, I have never stopped the creation of my own works. I feel that being an actual artist gives me more authority to educate on the subject because I fully understand the process and emotional investment it takes to be an artist.
Education
MATL, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL, 2009
BS Ed, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 2001
Artist​
Statement​
My works are a continuing study of the contrasting forms found in nature, painted in an abstracted representation. My mixed-media paintings are created through a combination of watercolor, acrylic paint, spray paint and colored pencil. I often display contrast in my work by combining geometric and organic shapes that I discover in natural environments. I pair these shapes with complementing color schemes to show the contrast of natural and man made structures I view in the world. Nature is my profound inspiration, and is often incorporated into my paintings on various levels. Beyond using nature for subject matter, I directly include nature in the process of creating work. I often leave stacks of my papers and canvases out in the rain to form the backgrounds of my work thereby relinquishing control to the elements. My newest series of works has expanded to include fauna, exploring the vibrant life and color of the ocean.
Professional
Experience
CUSD Barrington 220, Elementary Art Team Lead, Barrington, IL, 2013-Present
CUSD Barrington 220, Visual Arts Educator, Barrington, IL, 2001-Present
CURRICULUM VITEA
DANIEL EDWARD
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Solo Exhibitions
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Claire E. Smith Gallery, Paintings, Barrington, IL (2016)
The Harold Washington, Budding, Chicago, IL (2010)
Beverly Arts Center, Abstract Floral Paintings, Chicago, IL (2010)
Selected Group Exhibitions
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Next Wave Art Salon, Elgin, IL (2016)
Paper Crown Gallery, Arlington Heights, IL (2015)
Oak Park Arts League, Off the Grid, Oak Park, IL (2014)
Brooklyn Art Library, Art Exchange, Brooklyn, NY (2013)
Next Wave Art Salon Elgin, IL (2013)
Next Wave Art Salon Elgin, IL (2012)
Oak Park Arts League, Mother Earth Exhibit, Oak Park, IL (2012)
Next Wave Art Salon, Elgin, IL (2011)
Clair E. Smith Gallery, Staff Art Invitational, Barrington, IL (2010)
The Art Center, Garden Party, Highland Park, IL (2009)
The Galaxy, Square Foot Exhibit, Chicago, IL (2009)
Morpho Gallery, Emerging Artist Show, Chicago, IL (2009)
Clair E. Smith Gallery, Staff Art Invitational, Barrington, IL (2008)
Participant
The Sketchbook Project (2011)
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Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, NY
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Austin Museum of Art, Austin, TX
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Spider House, Austin TX
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SPACE Gallery, Portland, ME
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The Granite Room, Atlanta, GA
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Hillyer Art Space, Washington, DC
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Mercer Gallery, Rochester, NY
Public and Private Collections
Jeffrey Engvall, South Elgin, IL
Barbara Rose School, South Barrington, IL
Publications
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Chicago Artists’ Archive (2016)
Portfolio Magazine Issue 22, Landscapes. “Bleeding Hearts”. (2015)
“Behind Her Smile”, Emma Grace audio CD, Cover photo (2013)
The Heart Of Conferring, Cover art and photography (2013)
Artist Portfolio Magazine Issue 11, Anniversary Edition II, “Focal Geranium” and “Focal Lantana”. (2012)
Chicago Artists’ Archive (2010)
Artist Portfolio Magazine Issue 3, Abstract. Honorable mention, “Clematis”. (2011)