A Personal Invitation …

to communicate directly with Dan about his work and availability, please email him at    danstouffer@mac.com

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About the Artist

Born in Ohio and educated at the Ohio State University, Stouffer's early professional career was in book design and production management. His first years in NM were spent at the University of New Mexico Press. During that time, lured by the mystique and beauty of the land, he began painting. He eventually turned his part-time painting into successes in local and regional art events, and in 1979, he left the Press and became a full-time artist.

Since that time, Stouffer has built an impressive list of credentials. His work has been shown in several museums and is in corporate collections throughout the country. He has won 60 national and regional awards along the way, some in such prominent competitions as Watercolor U.S.A., Rocky Mountain National and Arts for the Parks.

In addition to exhibiting in most of the top art events in the Southwest, Stouffer has been a board member and juror for several shows. He is currently a member of Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society and Watercolor USA Honor Society, and is listed in Who's Who in American Art and Who's Who in the West. His work has also been featured in various newspapers and magazine articles, including Watercolor Quarterly, Southwest Art, and Watercolor Magic.

Dan Stouffer currently resides in Bosque Farms, NM, with his wife Jean and their three canine buddies, Shiva, Julie and Angel P. Stouffer.

Education and Professional Background

B.F.A. Ohio State University. Began exhibiting at professional level in 1974, became full-time artist in 1979. Affiliations have included: NM Art League; NM Watercolor Society; Board Member, NM Arts & Crafts Fair; Board Member/Juror, Southwest Arts & Crafts Festival; Board Member, Weems Artfest. Signature Member, Rocky Mountain Watermedia Society and Watercolor USA Honor Society. Currently listed in Who's Who in American Art and Who's Who in the West. Featured, Summer 1997 edition of Watercolor Magazine, published by American Artist, February 2003 edition of Southwest Art, and December 2004 edition of Watercolor Magic.

Exhibitions — National Park Service

• Arts for the Parks — 1992, 1993, 1994*, 1996*, 1999, 2000*, 2002*, 2003*, 2004*, 2005* (*Top 100)
• Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Visitor's Center
• Grand Canyon National Park, Visitor's Center
• Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Visitor's Center
• White Sands National Monument, Visitor's Center
• Chamizal National Memorial, Traveling Show featuring the Chihuahuan Desert Parks

Selected Awards

• 1989 — First Place, Watercolor, National Small Painting Show
• 1991 — Award of Merit, Lubbock Arts Festival
• 1995 — Grumbacher Gold Medallion Award, New Mexico State Fair Exhibit
• 1997 — Award of Merit, Rocky Mountain National
• 1998 — Patron Purchase Award, Watercolor U.S.A.
• 2000 — Purchase Award, Watercolor U.S.A.
• 2003 — Bronze medal (landscape), Arts for the Parks
• 2004 — Strathmore Award, Watercolor USA
• 2004 — Region II Award, Arts for the Parks
• 2005 — Region II Award, Arts for the Parks Mini–100