Dan Rule was born in Belleville, IL in 1977. He studied printmaking at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (BFA) and Northern Illinois (MFA). He works primarily in drawing, prints, video and animation, often focusing on topics that are scientific and philosophical in nature.

Dan is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at the University of New Orleans, where he teaches Printmaking, Photography and Digital media.He has exhibited nationally and in Japan, Canada and Europe. Dan currently resides in New Orleans with his wife Kaori, son Sean and daughter Hana.Recent and upcoming exhibitions include the International Print Center in NYC, Jonathan Ferrara Gallery in New Orleans and the Lawndale Art Center in Houston TX.