About Dan

Dan Kellogg is a Michigan native and football fan—go Wolverines!—who relocated to Minnesota in 2016. He’s passionate about helping people and making the world a better place, which is in part what inspired his service in the 82nd Airborne Division. In his free time, Dan enjoys sampling local donuts, listening to some of his favorite podcasts (Lore and School of Greatness, to name a couple), and all things comedy or horror. Dan loves dogs and getting out to functions in the Metro as well.

Get to know Dan!

US Army Veteran

From 1999 to 2003, Dan served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne division. From completing basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina to serving as a Logistics Specialist and Paratrooper in Kandahar, Afghanistan, he practiced Army values such as preparation, teamwork, respect, and grit. For his service, Dan earned an honorable discharge, as well as Army Achievement and Commendation Medals.

High School Teacher & Coach

In 2008, Dan obtained his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education majoring in History and minoring in English, at Saginaw Valley State University. From there, he went on to teach English and Social Studies at the high school level in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. He was deeply invested in the success of his students and found creative, engaging ways to bring history to life for them. He also coached football, putting his leadership and teamwork skills to use.

Artisan & Entrepreneur

The son of a business owner and professional painter, Dan always knew he wanted to start his own business. His painting experience and passion for craftsmanship combined with his love of working with people led him to start Artisan82 (formerly Smartpaint) in 2016. Artisan82 is the realization of his boyhood dream, and Dan finds his work and his role as entrepreneur incredibly rewarding. Dan’s long-term aspirations include product development, launching educational platforms, and franchising. His vision is to foster a global community of like-minded professional and amateur painters by 2030.

Testimonials

“Working with Dan on our painting project was a joy! He was incredibly consultative, professional, and thorough... He was punctual, and even finished the job earlier than his estimated time. We couldn't be happier with the finished results, and would definitely recommend Dan for any painting job you have in your home.”

- RHIANNON NELSON, INTERIOR PAINTING CLIENT

“When I moved into a new house 5 years ago, Dan was the only painter I considered, and he has painted all the rooms in my house. He is careful in executing the project so that no damage is done and clean up is thorough. He takes responsibility for his work and is completely trustworthy and professional in his business.”

- MARY HEDBERG, INTERIOR PAINTING CLIENT

“Dan is very reliable, highly competent, and a person of integrity. In today's world with so many home improvement contractors only doing a half-hearted job, Dan's attention to detail was amazing. The end result was spectacular! I am very grateful for Dan's work and highly recommend him to anyone considering a painting job.”

- BILL JOHNSON, INTERIOR PAINTING CLIENT

“Incredible artist! This veteran provides top notch service! Being hyper sensitive to smells and having small children, the fumes were a major concern of mine. Dan has equipment to safely manage the air quality. I could not even smell the paint.”

- CALINN GREEN, INTERIOR PAINTING CLIENT

“This is the first time I've had the entire interior of a home painted and Dan made the process easy. He was friendly, honest, communicative, and accommodating from start to finish... He left my home as he found it so there was nothing for me to clean up… I'll definitely be calling Dan for any future paint projects.”

- LUCIAN FONG, INTERIOR PAINTING CLIENT

“My husband and I have done a fair amount of painting in our house, but it's very clear that our house was painted by a professional this time! Dan was very tidy and organized while he was at our house, and was very professional - he even sent me text updates and pictures while I was at work. We'd highly recommend Dan, and will be sure to contact him again if we have future painting projects!”

-BRANDI BITZ, INTERIOR PAINTING CLIENT

“My husband and I recently had Dan paint our home and couldn't be more thrilled with the results! I've never worked with such an exceptional contractor with such attention to detail and dedication to his craft, and I've already recommended him to several friends and family members.”

- JACKLYN HEINLEIN, INTERIOR PAINTING CLIENT

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