Maybe as you read about Dan, you'll come to see that, and to see why he should neither be feared nor dismissed. I formally met him the day he came into the City Pages office about four years ago, trying to pitch an art logo - a two fingered peace sign with a heart in between. His shoes were spray painted a metallic silver. Truthfully, I didn't get it at first. He merely wanted to share his vision with me, and hoped I would find some way to share it with others.
Some artists are uncomfortable putting their works up for viewing.
Dan was uncomfortable keeping anything to himself. I and everyone else at City Pages fell in love with this disarming artist. By the sheer force of his personality, Dan worked his way into my life and the lives of many others. The courage in the way he shared his creativity and general enthusiasm inspires me to this day. The world would be a better place if more people recognized and expressed their joy the way Dan did.