History and Background

     Dann " Spider " Warren is a self taught artist whose fascination with art
    started him painting at the early age of twelve. Encouraged by his
    Grandmother, Spider completed his first oil painting at the age of sixteen. The
    painting is a version of the " Last Supper " and still hangs in the prayer room
    of the church that his Grandparents attend.

      A native of Colorado, Spider painted Southwestern art and wildlife indigenous
    to the area. In 1995 Spider was commissioned to paint a 6,000 square foot sea
    mural in Destin Florida. As a result Spider began scuba diving so he could
    study his subjects in their natural environment. During the course of the Destin
    project Spider fell in love with the sugar white beaches of Florida. This
    prompted a life changing move to Florida where he called home and continued
    his career until August 2005.

      Spider began re-evaluating his career on the Emerald Coast after surviving
    Hurricane Ivan and a few close encounters of other major Hurricanes that hit
    the Gulf Coast. Spider made another life changing move and returned to his
    Native home in Colorado as Hurricane Katrina was making landfall, this is
    where he continues his career.

      Spiders artwork has bee in several publications, won numerous awards, and is
    recognized around the world. Spider's murals can be seen all around the
    Emerald Coast of Florida and have become well known landmarks. Spider has
    donated several murals to schools in the Destin area to promote the
    preservation of wildlife and the environment.

      Through his work with children, Spider wants to share the importance of
    protecting marine wildlife as well as their habitats. Spider has also donated
    prints to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge to aid sick or injured aquatic life
    back to health. Spider donated his talents to restore the 40 foot dolphin statue
    that marks the entrance to the famed Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key
    Florida as well as posters to help raise the money.

      Spider's painting entitled " Mermaids of the Crystal River " won an art
    contest hosted by the Florida Wildlife, Fish and Game Commission for the "
    Save the Manatee " decal for 2000. There was 125,00 decals sold through the
    Florida DMV state wide for donations of $ 5.00 or more to support the
    Manatee Program research efforts.

      Through Spider's success at the International Art Expo in New York and San
    Francisco for two years and ads in Art Business News, Spider has gained a
    strong following. His work was recently introduced in Japan with other markets
    opening soon. Spider feels he is truly blessed to be able to make a living by
    doing what he loves. Spider hopes that those who gaze upon his work will feel
    the emotion and innocence of the creatures ( big or small ) and make a heart
    felt effort to protect them; so future generations can see and enjoy the amazing
    creatures of our world!
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