My life has been one of adventure, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
Writing at least one book has always been a dream of mine, and a different type of adventure from one of traveling from place to place.
I now live in NW Montana with my life partner, Michael. We have spent the past four years in Montana buying property, having a log cabin built, and living "off grid". We have an abundance of wildlife critters that pass through our property on a daily basis, and were a big part of my inspiration of including them in my writing ... I love learning about them!,
My book, The Art and History of the Vanishing West - Book 1, combines my love of the art and history of the western United States, and so I have now traveled back in time by writing through the 1800's!! What I hoped to accomplish was to create this book that makes it FUN to learn history, APPRECIATE western art/artists, and inspire others to be CREATIVE in coloring, doodling, line drawing, sketching, and journaling their thoughts on each topic.
From my book, The Art and History of the Vanishing West - Book 1, I have been creating Educational Printables that are 3-4 pages in length for ages 12 - to Adult!! When finished with this project, I will have 28 topics of interactive study that incorporate reading, writing, and art projects for the student to learn more of our Western American history!!
I wish that this was available when I was a student ...IT's FUN and INTERESTING!!
Be brave in trying something new!!
Daniel Seward grew up in Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint, Idaho—where early on he was recognized by his parents and teachers for his drawings and designs in and outside of school. At sixteen he moved to California, finished high school in Paradise CA, attended Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA, then the Academy of Art University in San Francisco — soon to be free-lancing with a few Academy friends who sought similar paths.
During the dot.com era he worked in Silicon Valley as an in-house designer for a tech company but found his talents and interests leaning more toward building his own projects. This lead him to develop the VOICE Magazine back in Paradise, CA and creating a non-profit arts organization called Youth on the Ridge. This organization served Butte County for years by inspiring, training, and publishing countless local youth artists while inviting professional world-class artists into the publication as well.
After the catastrophic fires in California, specifically the unprecedented, devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, CA, Dan decided to return to North Idaho to stay close to family and continue serving others in the digital arts field.
Most recently he has launched Vigilante Studios in Sandpoint, Idaho to offer training and support to other artists in the multiple-faceted arena of digital arts.