Dan Monroe
BOOTH C26
Daniel Monroe is an an extremely versatile illustrator, artist, and author who is known to
world-wide audiences as the illustrator of children’s books written by well-known celebrities and
sports celebrities such as NBA All-Star Dennis Rodman, Actress Erika Eleniak (Baywatch,
Playboy, Hallmark Channel Movies), Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Deontay Wilder.
Dan Monroe has also produced art for, and worked with Wesley Eure (The Original Land of the
Lost, Dragon Tales), Sybil Danning (The Howling II, Playboy, Amazon Women on the Moon),
Kevin Sorbo (Hercules-The Legendary Journeys), and several others. Dan is also the creator of
Ye Gawds!, and Ork Girl comics and the Captain Wallace Artsy Adventures organization, and
has taught art classes and workshops in many venues, including as an instructor at Western
Michigan University.
Portfolio & Sketchbook Reviews with Daniel M. Monroe
Professional illustrator with decades of experience and over 50 published books. Former university art instructor who views sketching as a vital act of thinking, not a rough draft to be hidden. Reviews emphasize process, intention, and clarity—helping artists strengthen their voice and understand how their work truly communicates.
The process is the point.
PANELS
Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Room B
Art Etiquette
Dan Monroe
This presentation is tailored for the beginner and aspiring artist/illustrator as a quick guide on how to navigate the waters of becoming and being a professional artist in the modern world. These are the things which are not taught in art school, but should be!
Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Room C
How to Hire an Artist
Dan Monroe
This presentation is tailored for the beginner and aspiring content writer/creator. Whether you are writing indie comics, stories, editorials, and find yourself in need of a good artist who will help your project become a success. Many people do not know how to find that artist in an effective and positive way, which can often lead to misunderstandings and negative outcomes. This presentation is designed to be a guide to aid in finding the perfect artist for your project, and how to more confidently recruit and direct their creativity to achieve the clear outcome which is desired by all parties involved. This group discussion is part lecture with slide presentations.