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It is often said that involvement in sports is good preparation for life:
supplying the participants with discipline, skills and self confidence. An
example of this theory is California artist Danny Day. Danny, originally from
Marion, Ohio, was a high school athlete who excelled at a variety of sports. He
was a standout on the football gridiron and won the state pole vaulting
championship. The lessons learned from his participation in sports helped him
excel in other aspects of life, including graduating as valedictorian of his
high school class and magna cum laude from the Columbus College of Art and
Design. Most importantly, his sports background laid the foundation for his
future art career. After relocating to San Diego, Danny used his experience in
sports as an endless source of inspiration. He has created many images depicting
the great sports stars and scenes from all realms of the sporting world. Danny's
paint brush is not limited to portraiture. He is also known for lush, highly
realistic views of some of the world's great golf courses. "It's almost a cliche
to say, but I think the most beautiful course to paint is Augusta," he says.
"It's a winner every time you go into it."
In a departure from the sports spectrum, Danny recently was inspired to create
two extraordinary pieces. "Daddy's Girl," a delicate and moving tribute to the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has been awarded excellence in craftsmanship and
creativity. This is truly one of Danny's most heartfelt pieces. In addition,
Danny used his vivid imagination and creativity to complete "2 P.M. Tombstone,"
a painting depicting the events leading up to the infamous Gunfight at the O.K.
Corral. Both these paintings are the first in trilogies and promise to be talked
about for many years to come.
Most of Danny's works sell within the first few months, or prior to completion,
as the majority of his art is either commissioned or in high demand. A full size
painting can take from four to six weeks to complete, thus making his originals
very scarce. He uses the traditional "master's technique" of oil painting to
create detail oriented works which require a tremendous amount of research and
accuracy. Danny has created a style that is unique in the manner in which it
embodies and surpasses the true spirit of "realism."
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