Krista Kandt

Dan Sawatzky brings his imagination to life

The vibrant colors and interesting characters of cartoon life are usually reserved for the television screen. However, artist and Imagination Corporation owner Dan Sawatzky blurs the boundaries between animation and reality. Throughout the years, he has astonished both customers and critics with his amazing sculptures and paintings, creating everything from award-winning ice cream shop signs, to entire theme parks. Even his house is built in a comical fashion.  His newest artistic endeavor is Cultus Lake Adventure Park. Described as a “whimsical and western,” it’s arguably one of the most heavily themed parks ever created. The Peak sat down with Sawatsky…

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