Art Through the Eyes of Dolan Geiman

As easily identifiable as an Oscar Betz, once you’ve seen the work of this Denver-based artist, you can spot it at a glance. Formally educated in printmaking and sculpture at James Madison University, Dolan’s inclination toward art is something he comes by honestly.

“My mother, Lisa Geiman, is an artist and instilled in me the passion to create,” Dolan said. “I’ve always been filled with ideas – I’m never bored!”

The Virginia native is a self-proclaimed outdoorsman, an influence you’ll find pervasive in his creations from paper collage to faux taxidermy.

“I’m known for my large-scale collage and mixed media pieces that incorporate found materials and vintage papers,” he explained. “I like to get my hands dirty and along with these materials I also will toss in some techniques like painting, screen-printing and even sewing. Each collage is inspired by a love for folktales, nostalgia, and exploring the vast and very Wild West.”

We brought some of these colorful characters and charming animal interpretations to life in graphics, prints, and applique throughout the Desert Desperado collection as part of what ended up being one of the most seamless and satisfying creative collaborations we’ve ever done.

“I truly feel this collection is unique because of the powerful creative energy involved,” Dolan agreed. “It’s a kickass collaboration and I know when people see these pieces, they are going to feel that vibe as well!”

In addition to his creative contributions to the designs of Desert Desperados, limited edition commemorative prints of Señorita Dakoda will be available, each individually numbered and signed by the artist.

Dolan is currently living and creating in Colorado with his wife and business partner, Ali Marie, and their beloved cat, Racine.

Stay tuned for upcoming Double Dose articles featuring more on the artist, his inspirations, and the creative collaboration as a whole.

Telling Stories

Our family, we were road trip warriors. As children ourselves and then as we had children of our own, we clocked countless hours on the interstate en route to one adventure or another, and that meant a lot of off-the-cuff entertaining. Sure, there was “slug bug” and the license plate game, but for the most part, spinning tires meant spinning tales, particularly one that was a twangy Texas twist on the Wizard of Oz.

Our Dorothy was Dakoda, a restless wanderer with a penchant for exploring, who one day found herself disoriented in the desert, and as day turned to dusk, she relied on her newfound friends and their quirks-turnedperks to help her home.

Our boys could probably still tell it, and who knows, you might even see it in print someday.

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