Dane Tilghman has taken his artwork towards new dimensions. He has gone from realism to stylish combination, incorporating his own interpretations of surrealism and primitive elongation. Over the years, he has established himself as one of the premier painters of African American Golf Art and Negro League Baseball images.

Since 1979, he has exhibited his works throughout the US at festivals, galleries, trade shows, and conventions. In addition, he has received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor in Graphics from the American Artists Professional League. In 1999, a baseball image was incorporated into the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Cooperstown. Additionally, Dane has completed a baseball mural for Turner Stadium, in Atlanta, Georgia and had a display of Negro League Prints at Veteran's Stadium, in Philadelphia, PA, during the year 2000.

Dane's work has not been limited to strictly galleries and sports related accomplishments. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, on ESPN's website, various Scholastic books published by McGraw-Hill, as well as the Western Journal of Black Studies vol. 16. Dane's work has also appeared on popular TV shows such as "The Cosby Show" and "Roseanne." Articles have appeared on Dane in US Art, Upscale and Black Parenting magazines. He has advertised in Black Enterprise, American Visions, Essence, Decor Magazine and Art Business News. The Four Seasons of Chester County by Red Hamer, a publication highlighting the works of Chester County, PA artists, also features Dane's incredible artwork.

Dane has also had the privilege of exhibiting his work in 1989 and 1995 at the Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum in Philadelphia. In addition, throughout the years 1998-99, Dane exhibited his works in one-man shows at various east-coast universities, including Widener University, West Chester University, University of Pennsylvania, and the Butler Institute of Fine Art in Youngstown, OH.

Dane's work has also been presented to various notables such as Dave Winfield, Ozzie Davis, Nelson Mandela, William Cosby, Luster Products Corporation, Nabisco Corporation and Southco to name a few. He was commissioned by the 100 Black Men of American to complete their annual poster in 2000. Dane's work is in great demand and is available on various products, including church bulletins, ceramic mugs, church fans, golf apparel (Big Boy Golf), and over 75 different greeting cards.

Dane's Philosophy of bringing your best to life and not holding back, is reflective in his past and current works as he presses on to new horizons, staying committed to serving the public with his mastery of the craft.