A colorful, abstract painting of a forest scene with tall trees, a person paddling a canoe, and sunlight filtering through the trees.

An abstract painting featuring symmetrical, flowing lines and vibrant colors including orange, pink, and blue on a cream background.

A sketch of a horse with a rider, drawn with rough, loose lines and shading.

Abstract landscape with dark stormy clouds, a hint of green near the bottom right, and a fiery orange and red hue at the bottom.

A minimalist line drawing of a woman sitting on a bed, holding a glass in her right hand, with a bowl beside her. She has short, wavy hair and a relaxed expression, with mountains sketched in the background.

A colorful painting of two dancing figures in a sunlit forest with trees, rocks, and a winding path.

Watercolor painting of a cruise ship with multiple decks, showing vibrant colors and dripping paint effects.

Abstract ink painting with various shades of brown, depicting a landscape with trees, rocks, and possibly a figure near the center, at the bottom.

Abstract painting with yellow, pink, and gray colors blending together.

Dan Yellow Kuhne (b. 1942, Oneida, NY) is an American artist who carried forward the legacy of the Washington Color School. A University of Maryland graduate, he studied with Gene Davis and began exhibiting in the 1970s at venues including the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the University of Maryland. Nicknamed “Dan Yellow” for his favorite color, Kuhne gained early recognition with a 1972 show at Jacob’s Ladder Gallery, followed by a solo exhibition at the Phillips Collection in 1973.