Dan Ostermiller

American, 1956-Present

Dan Ostermiller is an American sculptor and painter celebrated for his powerful bronze depictions of animals. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and the son of a professional taxidermist, he developed an early understanding of anatomy and form under his father's guidance. His foundational exposure to wildlife fueled a career that began in the late 1970s and quickly established him as a modernist voice in wildlife sculpture. 

Ostermiller’s work spans small-scale bronzes to monumental public commissions, marked by a balance of anatomy, posture, and texturedsurface. His subjects, bears, foxes, birds, and domestic animals, reflect both natural observation and personal interpretation. 

He is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society and the Society of Animal Artists, and served as president of the NSS from 2003 to 2006. His work has been exhibited nationwide and is held in major collections including the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Western Heritage Museum, and the Wyoming State Capitol.