Dan Mackerman

Dan Mackerman is a professional painter and sculptor of more than 27 years. His work can be seen in over 60 public collections throughout the country. His career highlights include projects with Disney, Animal Planet Television, and Prince. Of particular note was his work as lead sculptor and character designer for the Daytons/Marshall Fields/Macy’s Holiday Show. There he collaborated with such notables as author Tomie dePaola and Liccy Dahl (for whom he designed sculptures now on display at the Roald Dahl Museum in Buckinghamshire, England). Dan has an MFA in Painting, Drawing, and Art History from the University of Minnesota and has taught for several institutions including: the U of MN, MCAD, the Lulea Tekniska Universitet, Skelleftea, Sweden, and the MIA.

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Dan Mackerman 2020

“The structure of this class is ideal. Dan is very generous with demonstrations and guidance.  I have homework and I'm making new friends.” –Intermediate to Advanced Painting

“I enjoyed working with Dan. I really benefitted from his abundant expertise and experience.” –Intermediate to Advanced Painting

WBCA Classes with Dan:

Intermediate to Advanced Painting

Aug 05, 2025 1:00PM—Aug 26, 2025 3:30PM

Intermediate to Advanced Painting

Sep 02, 2025 1:00PM—Sep 30, 2025 3:30PM

Life Drawing

Sep 02, 2025 10:00AM—12:30PM

Intermediate to Advanced Painting

Oct 07, 2025 1:00PM—Oct 28, 2025 3:30PM

Life Drawing

Oct 07, 2025 10:00AM—Oct 28, 2025 12:30PM

Intermediate to Advanced Painting

Nov 04, 2025 1:00PM—Nov 25, 2025 3:30PM

Life Drawing

Nov 04, 2025 10:00AM—Nov 25, 2025 12:30PM

Intermediate to Advanced Painting

Dec 02, 2025 1:00PM—Dec 16, 2025 3:30PM

Life Drawing

Dec 02, 2025 10:00AM—Dec 16, 2025 12:30PM

Alla Prima Painting from a Live Model

Jul 01, 2025 10:00AM—Aug 05, 2025 12:30PM