• “Reach”

  Inspired by a photo from a cross country ski trip. The snow covered branch looks as though it is reaching for something. 16"x20" Rapidograph Ink, Acrylics and Spray Paint directly on the glass *Currently being shown at the Museum of Wisconsin Art "Members Show" Price: $325

• “Self”

  First self-portrait 16"x20" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint NFS

• “Wisdom”

  It stands watching as the Menomonee River Valley is being restored. 2012 Beyond the Canvas Exhibit. Sold at auction. 10"x20" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint

• “Ephriam Tree”

  Winter casts a gray cloak over the bay area near Ephriam WI. The sun forces colors through the clouds. 11"x14" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint. My private collection. NFS

• “Past and Future”

  A study of the Menomonee Valley area for the 2011 Beyond the Canvas Exhibit. Awarded: 1st Place-Traditional and Best in show. Sold at auction. 10"x20" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint

• “Caddy Full On”

  Chrome & Fins. 16"x20" Should be paired with Tail image. Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint Price: $325

• “Caddy Tail”

  An America icon, the tail fin of the Cadillac of the late 50's and early 60's. 16"x20" Should be paired with Full On image. Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint Price: $325

• “Mitchell Street”

  This illustration is created from an image found in the Milwaukee Public Library's Humanities archive. Mitchell Street on Milwaukee's South side. The image was dated 1929. 11"x14" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint Price: $425

• “PAC”

  Milwaukee's Performing Arts Center, looking East. 16"x20" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint. Part of a private collection.

• “Maintenance Yard”

  Illustrated from an image found in the Milwaukee Public Library's Humanities archive. Men work on a streetcar in the maintenance yard. 18"x24" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint Price: $375

• “Bradford Beach Bath House”

  A landmark on Milwaukee's wonderful shoreline. 8"x10" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint Part of a private collection.

• “Lake Drive Home”

  Striking home on Lake Drive in Milwaukee. 16"x20" Rapidiograph Pen/Spray Paint Price: $425

artist bio

Dan Kirchen is a visual artist and life long resident of Milwaukee. He received his Associates Degree in Applied Arts, Commercial Art from the Milwaukee Area Technical College.

After spending several years as a production artist for screen, flexographic and digital print he has returned to his love for creating works of art using a combination of ink and spray paint applied directly on glass.

At the 2011 Beyond the Canvas Exhibit, his first show in many years, the piece he created was awarded 1st Place-Traditional and Best in Show.

When he’s not working on creating more paintings, he can be found serving as builder, artistic embellisher or liaison for the littlefreelibraries.org.

artist statement

The work I do is in reverse and imaged directly applied to the glass. A combination of spray paint and ink gives a semi-photographic appearance with just enough interpretation to make it interesting. The pieces are both technical and creative. A sometimes complex process, the results are unique.
My work is often custom per a client's request.

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