Daniel Hill Riedel

Fine Artist; Muralist; Illustrator; Designer; Decorative Artisan

“I discovered my artistic talents and passion early in life growing up in Ohio. As a boy, both of my grandfathers had a profound impact on my life—one a painter, wallpaper hanger and the other a printer—which ultimately influenced the direction of my work later in life—when I embraced God’s calling on my life to use my talents, passions & interests, which He gave me, for His glory and the good of others.”

After graduating from Cedarville University, Daniel Hill Riedel decided to pursue art full time while studying in Munich, Germany. Returning to the United States he pursued formal fine art training at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA.

Riedel’s professional art career began as a freelance illustrator in Philadelphia. He also was a member of the original faculty at City Center Academy in Philadelphia (Tenth Presbyterian Church), where he taught studio art and art history. At the same time he started The Graphics Guild, a printmaking studio. Daniel is also a published book illustrator: AND GOD SAID and Surviving College Successfully.

Since 1981 Daniel has also worked in graphic design and marketing communications as a designer, director and consultant for numerous companies, and operated his own firms, Revere Design and the Riedel Creative Group, LLC. His creative work spans multiple media in those roles.

In 2009 Daniel founded Riedel Decorative Finishing Company to create unique artistic expressions on the surfaces of his clients’ living and work spaces.

“As an artist, I am a creator. My art work is driven by a desire to use my God-given talents for the glory of The Creator and the good of others. Whether painting a narrative figurative work, painting a portrait, executing a mural commission or creating works inspired by Biblical passages and themes, my intent is to do it all, “Soli Deo Gloria” (For Glory to God alone). My Christian world-view and aesthetic encompass an understanding of creativity rooted in the Creator who created us in His own image. As image bearers of God––Imago Dei––we imitate our Creator. Our creative work is essentially an interpretation and communication of the ‘stuff’ and ‘experience’ of His creation. Art should not be seen as solely utilitarian, it should communicate beauty, truth, conflict/resolution; and give the viewer a unique way of viewing as well as enhancing lives. It does not have to have an overt ‘Christian message’ to be ‘Christian art’. The act of creating and the creation glorifies the Creator, in this way it is Christian.” –DHR

“Art is always at it’s best when it’s about something greater than the artist.” Arnold Friberg

Daniel’s work encompasses fine art commissions and independent projects; illustration; murals—traditional/trompe l’oeil and abstract styles; high-end decorative finishing and architectural coatings.

He is currently founding an artistic community that sells art and artistic merchandise to benefit Charities and Ministries that are dedicated to meeting human spiritual, physical and material needs worldwide.

EDUCATION:

BA; Cedarville University; Cedarville, Ohio
Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy; Biblical Studies

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts;  Philadelphia, PA – Drawing; Painting; Print Making

Die Sprachen Und Dolmetcher Institut; Munich, Germany – German Studies