About Daniele

I create art that makes my heart sing.

When I look at an object, listen to music, or read a good book, I want to feel a resonance with it. So, that’s the kind of reaction I hope to get with the art I make. For me, art making is about exploring an endless series of what ifs. A blank canvas represents limitless possibilities. Sometimes I find what I want in the making of it, rather than working toward a preconceived idea. It becomes a search for color harmony, compositional balance, and a state of flow. It’s an exercise of exploration—texture, paint, scrub, repeat—until I feel satiated. Physically working with various materials, experimenting and analyzing, while finding that vital sense of flow is what gives me the most satisfaction.

Join me

You are invited to see a story in these paintings, have a love affair with their colors and textures, or just experience them in your own way. You might see one that brings you peace, lights your fire, or anything in between. The correct interpretation is the one that makes your heart sing.

Contact me about a commission

If you’re feeling the love, but don’t see a piece that’s quite right for you, drop me a line. I try to make commissioning a special artwork as easy as possible.

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My history

I received my degree in Fine Art from Fort Hays State University in Kansas in 1993, and I’m honored that my award-winning art is now collected throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

My other artistic passion are the pet portraits I’ve been commissioned to do for the past 25+ years. The ability to translate what I see into a painting or drawing is a talent I feel lucky to have and happy to share. Sometimes clients tell me they talk to the drawing I did of their deceased pet. That’s the best because I know I have done my job well—to give you something so real you’ll relive that memory or feeling every time you look at it. You can see the collection at Petable Portraits.

I also work with Joe Camblin at Jozee Designs where I am a graphic designer and illustrator. Joe and I have created a wide variety of websites, printed material and other interesting design projects for our clients. See our website, logos and other graphic design examples at Jozee Designs.

I hope you feel like you know me a little better now. I assure you that I take the greatest care with all of my artwork whether it’s a commission or a piece that you see on the site now.

I do my best to deliver your artwork in a timely and professional way. Let’s work together!

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Past Exhibitions

Where to see my work

December 2023 – AM Gallery in Lewisville, TX January 2024– Solo show at the Cottonmill, hosted by Visual Arts League of Allen (Dates and times TBD)– Tiny Doors McKinney, Phase 2 February– Art Meets Poetry March– The Back 40, Burleson, TX (Dates and times TBD) April– The Cove with Kat Warwick (Dates and times TBD)…

VAGF’s Creme de la Creme

It is always an honor to get artwork accepted into the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco‘s Creme de la Creme! This year I got two in!! As always the reception was amazing! Full of outstanding art, great food, friends and family! I was shocked when my name was called for an Honorable Mention for my…

Solo Show at AM Gallery

I’m so happy to announce that I’ll be having my first solo show! It will be hosted by AM Gallery in the Vista Shopping Center in Lewisville, Texas from November 26 to December 31, 2023. I was awarded this show by receiving a People’s Choice award at Tales by Moonlight, curated by Jose Angel Hernandez.…

MAST 2023!!!

I’m pleased as punch to be at TUPPS at the Cottonmille with 3 other extraordinary artists this year for the MAST tour. I’ll be spending my days with Jose Angel Hernandez, Cindy Peters, and Janette Teel! November 11-12 come on out!

EMERGE fair at Plush Gallery

I am thankful for the opportunity to exhibit work at Randall Garrett’s Plush Gallery on Dragon Street in Dallas. The art and artists were amazing, the panel discussions were thought provoking. It was an honor to show my art work with so many great artists. Thanks to everyone who visited and displayed their artwork!

Serendipity Labs McKinney-Craig Ranch

This amazing co-working space will be hosting 17+ of my paintings for the April through June of this year. It’s just an amazing place and I am sure it is a great place to work! Join me for the reception on April 6, 2023 from 4:30-6.

Millhouse ArtFest

Come see me Saturday and Sunday 11-5 at the Millhouse Artfest! We’ll laugh , we’ll cry , we will love some art!!! My booth will be in the grand hallway. This event is a must see!!! Make the trip! Located at: The CottonMill 610 Elm Street McKinney TX

RED at Gallery 8680

All kinds of interpretations of the color red at Gallery 8680 in Frisco, Texas. The opening was a great time and my work was hanging with great company! I was honored to have three pieces in this show!

Kettle X

A group show in the Kettle Art Gallery in Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas

Thankful for the Artists Exhibition

Hosted by the Visual Arts League of Allen, this exhibition can be seen from November 2 to December 4, 2022 in McKinney’s historic Cotton Mill. The closing reception will be Thursday, December 1, 6pm – 8pm I have two very different artworks in this show 😉

MAST – McKinney Art Studio Tour

November 12-14, 2022 Historic McKinney, TX enjoys a thriving art community of several hundred professional artists, including painters, potters, sculptors, photographers, woodcarvers and turners, mixed media artists and jewelers. Come tour the studios! Location: All over McKinney, Texas’ Historic District

Creme de la Creme Exhibit

October 3 – November 5, 2022 I’m honored my work Wrench No. 10 is a part of the annual Visual Arts Guild of Frisco’s “best of the best” Creme de la Creme exhibition! The Artist’s reception is October 23, at the Frisco Discovery Center at 7pm. Come by and say “Hi!” Location: Frisco Discovery Center…

Designer Series Art Exhibit

September 6 – October 9, 2022 A Visual Arts League of Allen juried exhibit that consists of artwork that compliments a designer’s space with a focus on visual components of color, form, shape, space, texture and contrast. At the beautiful Cotton Mill in McKinney, TX. Location: McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St, McKinney, TX 75069