Artist Dan Daly on Sketchbooking, His Various Careers, and Volunteering at Maine State Prison

When Maine artist Dan Daly leaves his house, he checks off the essentials: keys, wallet, sketchbook.  Over the past several decades, he has filled hundreds of sketchbooks with ideas and inspiration from his day-to-day travels. It’s not only images that capture his attention--Dan is equally drawn to people and their stories. He easily relates to people from a broad range of backgrounds, from the janitorial crew he worked with to make money so he could go back to college, to the inmates with whom he volunteered at the Maine State Prison. His sketchbooks, and his stories, reflect deep bonds with people and the world.  Join our conversation with Dan Daly on today’s episode of Radio Maine.

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This artist is represented by the Portland Art Gallery of Maine. Click here to view their art.