Episode 021: Dan Dos Santos, The Illustrator as Superhero

Episode 21: October 5, 2024

Join Echo as she discusses illustration with Dan Dos Santos, award-winning artist for Marvel, DC, Universal Studios, and many more.

About Dan Dos Santos

Well known for his colorful oil paintings, Dan dos Santos' work spans a variety of genres, including advertising, comics, film and video games. He is best known though for his distinctive book cover work and his Marvel Masterpieces trading card collection.

He has worked for clients such as Disney, Universal Studios, Activision, Scholastic Books, The Greenwich Workshop, Penguin Books, Random House, UpperDeck, Wizards of the Coast, DC Comics, and many, many more.

Dan has been the recipient of many awards. He is a ‘Rhodes Family Scholarship’ winner, a five time ‘Hugo Award’ Nominee for Best Artist, Jack Gauhan Award Winner, Chesley Award Winner, and has received both Gold and Silver Medals from ‘Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art’.

His illustrations have graced the #1 spot on the New York Times Best Seller list numerous times, and his covers can be seen in bookstores in dozens of countries around the world.

Simply put, Dan dos Santos is one the most recognized artists in his field. With hundreds of book covers to his credit, his vision has helped shape what the Fantasy market is today.

Dan Dos Santos’ Links:

Gallery: https://www.dandossantos.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DandosSantos