Daniel Kirkland Buchanan is an
author and artist living in
Taos, New Mexico
and
Heath, Texas.
With a deep respect for nature and the great outdoors, he finds inspiration through mountain treks, trail running, river rafting, kayaking, snow shoeing, cross country and alpine skiing. His art and writing are a celebration of the ever-present beauty of nature.
Working with oil paint in bold colors in the
post-impressionism style,
Kirk paints stunning depictions of the iconic vistas of Northern New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and West Texas, including the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Rio Grande Valley, the Llano Estacado, and the ancient & historic adobe architecture of Taos and Santa Fe.
For the curious and thoughtful, a philosophical and allegorical meaning can be found in each of his works, though often very subtle. This reflection and subsequent expression by the artist allows the interpretation to remain open to the viewer.
Helping people make the most of the resources that have been entrusted to them is a driving force behind Kirk's writing. Living life to the fullest today while responsibly planning for tomorrow do not have to be mutually exclusive.
Through art and metaphor, he shares life lessons learned from the mountains, canyons, waterways, and trails of the Southwest. Make of them what you will, but these lessons apply to almost anything in your life, at work or at home.
Over the course of four decades in financial services helping to build institutional retirement and employee benefit plans, it became clear that planning for retirement isn’t just about saving money for the future. It’s also about building and living the life you want to retire to.
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