Daniel Ward DINGLER

My favorite art professor. Instilling printmaking and paper making as the ultimate way to Express my self. Thank you Mr Dingler.

I met Dan and his lovely wife, Sue, as he was entering the U.S. Army in 1969. Our discussions centered around Art and our common name when we weren't talking about what I, as his Sergeant, was making him do as well as the foolishness of an undeclared war. Dan suggested I go to Cranbrook when I mustered out (a mere matter of months), his alma mater. As things turned out I went to WSU, Detroit instead but something made me major in Printmaking. I have thought, kindly and with fondness over the...

When I met Dan it was at the beginning of my creative career. The idea of calling myself a 'real' artist was something I only aspired to. Dan was a real artist; he lived and breathed, curiosity, fearlessness and passion. His ability to see uniqueness and beauty in the muddiest of lithographs inspired so many of his students to keep trying. With Dan I learned to look deeper, through the surface and beyond. I thought you'd live forever; and in our hearts you will.

Dan was my favorite professor from 1980 to 84, and I wasn't even a print major. Met up with him in Baltimore 20 years later, for drinks. Still the same. I will always have fond memories.

He taught me what drawing is: how to question what I do, how to sweat when I am working, how to respect my own sensitivity.

Daniel Dingler thank you for inspiring, engaging, and truly guiding everyone in your classroom. A true teacher and vibrant artist, you will be missed by the many lives you've touched. Sending love to you, your family and close friends.

Dan was a great character and professor. He had my number while his student in lithography in 1974 and gave me a well deserved D, with an explanation , that even I couldn't protest. He later acknowledged that print making was not my thing and invited me to a few parties at the house. What great fun. He will never be forgotten and a smile crosses my face whenever I think of him. He was an influence in my artistic career and in my teaching one as well. You will be missed. my condolences to Noah...

He inspired me to dig deeper during my two years of print under his expert guidance - I'm a better artist for having known him --- my condolences to his family and friends.

I remember seeing a ghost of one of your images on a huge litho stone at Cranbrook in the 80's. Thanks so much for your instruction and encouragement. Thinking fondly of our interaction in class. Love to you and your family.