Dan Pyle is a charcoal artist rapidly emerging into the current art scene. His recent shows in Los Angeles
have opened doors & gained him much acclaim for his distinctive style & compositions.
Working exclusively in charcoal, Dan uses a photo realistic style that mimics photography to the point that
extra signage has to be displayed with his work, touting that these are drawings, not photos. He loves shadows,
contrast, anonymity & using negative space in his compositions. His gifted eye catches timeless“fragments”
of life in his work
whether it’s the intricate lines of the human hand, or the delicate folds of a garment,
they are drawn in detailed simplicity. The mystery of his work lets the viewer use their imagination to interpret
the meaning behind each beautiful image.
With virtually no formal art training, Dan has been drawing since childhood. Throughout the years, he has displayed
his work in local art shows, accepted commissions for residences, restaurants and private collectors, and his
work has been selected for the cover of a local publication. More recently, he has been a featured artist in the
annual Walk of Art & Design in West Hollywood, for the past several years. His work can also be seen in several
public spaces around West Hollywood.
Originally from Washington state, Dan has been residing in Los Angeles for over 20 years, and just in the past 4 years
has built his website, expanded his collection & begun to gain the respect of the art community as a serious & unique
artist.