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them are that art is needed and that passion is greater than talent. Coming in as a student with what “To do art is to see art in an entirely different way and he considered little talent, he perspective – most of the great artists out there are the ones noticed his classmates could do who notice everything.” everything with little to no effort. After more than 20 years in his craft, he is one of the few from his class that remained successful. “If a student has passion, drive and how he motivates his motivation, we can teach them to students Campbell become any artist they want to become.” returned to the - Danny Campbell is married to Staphea University of Arkansas Campbell and they have two children, at Pine Bluff as an Christian and Faith. instructor to make an impact on the next generation of artists. When asked by Art Department Chair Henri Linton to consider teaching at his alma mater, he didn’t give it a second thought. “I want to inspire young people – what better place to do that than UAPB?” He wants his students to see someone that came from a farm in Dumas and became a renowned artist. Above, Danny is honored with Using his art to keep the Chairman's him in balance with Circle of life, he tries to inspire Excellence Award at the Alumni his students to see well Conference in by challenging their Charlotte, North Carolina. Below, artistic vision. Senior he talks with Art Art Education major students during one of his exhibits. Marchello Eans raved about his approach to Danny noted that each piece is primed three art instruction. times and painted with industrial paint, “His passion experience and further supporting its durability. He also said that the material lends itself to the type of knowledge of art is invigorating,” said art he wanted to create that is inspired by the Eans. “Mr. Campbell ignited a fire within world around him. Photo courtesy of Marchello Eans me for art and life itself. I can take what he’s shown me and use it when I start teaching middle school art. He is so sincere and relatable and always has an open door policy.” With the main objective of inspiring students, some of the principles he uses to help them understand their craft and how it impacts the world around 30
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