Dan Sharley. Artist. Fisherman.
"Faith, family, freedom and fish ... pretty much in that order. All of those things inspire me to paint, too, which is probably the way it should work. I'm a native Tennessean and largely a self taught artist who has traditionally used watercolor as a preferred medium. My passion for fishing fueled my venture into professional art, and I constantly find inspiration by the fish I pursue, the settings I'm lucky to enjoy and the family and friends I'm blessed to have."
Dan has been featured in several publications, both print and online, including Angler's Journal magazine, FlyLife Magazine and Southern Kayak Fishing magazine. He is a spotlighted artist on MidCurrent.com. Dan was profiled on the television shows, Tennessee Crossroads and Tennessee Wildside, and his painting, "Home Waters," graces the cover of the mid-south fly-fishing guide of the same name. Patagonia licensed Dan's artwork for their apparel.
Dan has been a guest on the Anglers Influence podcast, hosted by Fly-Fishing Guide and good friend, David Perry, of Southeasternfly.com. You can listen here: http://theanglersinfluencepodcast.libsyn.com/
M&J Home, a wonderful antique shop and fine art gallery in Murfreesboro, Tenn., features a selection of Dan's original painting and limited-edition prints. As a member of the Stones River Crafts Association, he has been a regular participant in the group's Art Studio Tour each fall.
Dan and his wife, Betsy, live in middle Tennessee. When not painting, he can be found knee-deep in a nearby river, casting for his next inspiration.
To contact Dan, please e-mail him at dan@dansharley.com.
Photo by Wesley Bush
