Artists Statement:

I've been creating art almost my entire life... the stories I could tell. Mostly self-taught, I experiment with different forms of medium to achieve the overall look and design of what I am trying to achieve. Art is a required necessity and has become more of a staple in my life than anything. Like a good well-balanced diet. Art serves a mentally logical reason as well. Productivity, a sense of immortality (as I know I won't live forever but my art very well may), an outlet for expression are but a few reasons. A true focus on what I love in my life is where my inspiration comes from. In all the years I have experimented with various kinds of media like oils, acrylics airbrush, sculpture, glass, etc.. My experience has also taught me to create copies from masters of art for commission. Not something that I do on a daily basis, however it helps me strengthen my abilities and experience. This has helped me survive at times when necessary. Most of my creations have remained hidden .... I have always created just to have fun and create. The art form and true discipline is different for every artist and each creation allows an artist to grow and change within themselves. When other people have a chance to understand that vision then you know that you have created a beautiful piece of work.

Biography:

Danielle is a multi media artist, she utilizes many mediums including digital, glass, sculpture, photography, acrylics, oils, airbrush, pastels, lacquers, and freelance design born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her artistry goes a long way back to childhood, where she would often paint with her hands or draw at about age one. Her first show was in high school. During high school she was offered a scholarship to Pilchuck glass school in Washington state. She was not able to take this journey as her family moved to Saint Louis, Missouri. She did not show for several years to seek her own personal growth and journey and started showing again in April 2007. Her artworks extend from the West Coast of the U.S.A. to Europe, and Asia. Danielle has a permanent exhibit within Soulard Art Market (12th & Russell, in the heart of Soulard (Saint Louis), Missouri). She continues to produce work for her exhibit with Soulard Art Market and also attends school full-time to receive her Bachelor's in Science with an emphasis on Interior Design (Commercial & Residential). She has also rediscovered her poetry talents and is pursuing the publishing of her work. You can find her artwork shown around Saint Louis, Missouri at many shows and events coming up. Danielle now resides in Illinois, with her husband, children, and cats.