Dan Ostermiller (born 1956) is an American sculptor best known for his depictions of animals. As of 2012, he is president of the National Sculpture Society. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he resides in Loveland, Colorado.
Works
Ostermiller's works are on display in numerous public venues including:
- National Museum of Wildlife Art
- Wyoming State Capitol
- Grand Teton National Park
- Denver Art Museum – Scottish Angus Cow and Calf pieces together weigh over 15,000 pounds (6,800 kg)
- Public art in Kirkland, Washington
- Powell Gardens Kansas City's botanical garden, near Kingsville, Missouri
- Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis
References
- Carstens, Rosemary (March 2011), "Featured artist – Dan Ostermiller – Circle of life", Southwest Art, retrieved October 10, 2012
- National Sculpture Society - Our Leadership, National Sculpture Society, archived from the original on October 11, 2012, retrieved October 10, 2012
- Fauntleroy, Gussie (May 2001), "30 Stars of 30 Years", Southwest Art
- Benes, Jessica (May 14, 2012), "Loveland will host national sculpture conference", Loveland Reporter-Herald, retrieved October 10, 2012
- Artists – Dan Ostermiller, National Museum of Wildlife Art, retrieved October 10, 2012
- Capitol tours – Capitol history – Capitol exterior, State of Wyoming, archived from the original on October 8, 2012, retrieved October 10, 2012
- "Bronze Sculpture on Display at Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center", Press release, U.S. National Park Service, March 3, 2008, retrieved October 10, 2012
- "Scottish Angus Cow and Calf", Creativity Resource for Teachers, Denver Art Museum, retrieved October 10, 2012
- "The Golden Eagle, (sculpture)". SOS!. Smithsonian. 1994. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
Further reading
- Eaton, Jim (1990). Ostermiller: A Sculptor of Animals. Santa Fe: Action Press, in association with Fenn Galleries. ISBN 096268810X.
- Dan Ostermiller: Sculptor. New York: Spanierman Gallery, LLC. 2001. ASIN B002NGL0DK.