Artist Statement:
In 2016 Mutiny Cafe challenged me to take my intricate small illustrations and paint it on their alleyway walls. I was intimidated, but persevered. In the process, I met many homeless, addicts, locals and business owners. One homeless woman made a big impression as she stated the night brings terrible things to the alley, but the mural adds an air of light.
Mural art makes the world safer. It can unite a community, if only even for a moment, making the common language in the tongue of art. It enriches the neighborhood. It can promote good will. For the local economy, it can raise property values and dissuade vandalism. While promoting love and goodwill, it defeats hate.
A little about me:
Daniel is a graduate of RMCAD 2000, with an BFA in sculpture. He is a mixed media artist, and began a neo-kabuki performance group called OFM: OdAm fEI mUd in 2003. Daniel came on to the comic book scene in 2006 writing and illustrating Sons of Soil, The Exquisite Vanishteer, Distortions Unlimited, Vincent Price Presents, as well as illustrating Bartholomew of the Scissors & Caustic Soda. Daniel partnered with The Enigma and Serana Rose for Show Devils comic book series and collaborating with several Denver-base illustrators. He has directed short films since 2005, releasing his first feature film, Isolation Man, a mockumentary about a superhero who accidentally vanishes the western hemisphere. Daniel is currently producing his Camp Crash, Mad Max/Meatballs serial. Daniel is also one of the co-founders of Dink Denver Independent Comic and Art Expo and COFOH: Colorado Festival of Horror. Daniel has also added mural artist to his repertoire in 2016.
More artwork by Daniel
Gary The Grasshopper Chomper
Insects w/ Bunny Ears
Inkdrop
Stanley Kaiju
Jackelope
Boar
WeldWerks Murals
The Bat and the Tortoise
Nightmare Sisters
They'll Cut You Down
The Dark Reaches anthology cover art
The Falchemist album art
Godzilla
Iggy Pop
In Sight
Animals cover art
Recall comic book cover art
Joey Ramone
DiNK wood comics workshop
Hummingbird
Butterfly
Kangaroo
Spider
Concept design
Live gallery illustration
Mural painting and design demo
Halloween mask moldmaking workshop
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