Danny Day

For almost three decades Danny Day, while being one of the most prolific and versatile American artists, has established a reputation worldwide for the high quality of his original works of art. Danny has made it a lifelong quest to master and refine his version of realism, perfecting the “master’s technique” of oils on canvas. Rich color and eye popping clarity are the hallmarks embodied in his works, which range in genre from sports to wildlife, auto racing, and lush romantic portraits.

Danny resides in California, where he lives with his wife of 27 years and two daughters. Born in the small town of Marion, Ohio, Danny strived to excel in all aspects of his early life. He was a standout defensive back on the football gridiron and won the state indoor pole vaulting championship. He graduated from High school with a 4.0 grade point average, was named valedictorian and received the highest scholarship offered by the Columbus College of Art and Design.

After graduating from CCAD magna cum laude in 1986, Danny relocated to California, where he struggled for a number of years to scrape together a living as an illustrator. However, his passion for painting realistically and in oils, prevailed, and Danny veered his career ba...

High School: 1982 Marion Harding High School
Marion, Ohio
Graduated Valedictorian

College: 1986 BFA Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, Ohio
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Art Encounter, Las Vegas, NV

Aspen Grove, Aspen, CO

The Brea Gallery, Brea, CO

By Design, Stockton, CA

Caddyshack, Rancho Mirage, CA

Calvin Charles Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ

Chabot Gallery, Campbell, CA

Chabot Gallery, Cupertino, CA

Colosseum Fine Arts, La Jolla, CA

Contemporary Fine Arts, La Jolla, CA

Danskin/Hatchett Galleries, Palm Desert, CA

Galerie Royal, Ltd., New Orleans, LA

Gallery One, Boulder, CO

Gallery One, Denver, CO

Gateway Gallery, Vail, CO

The Golfing Gallery, Kirkland, WA

Graphics Gallery, La Jolla, CA

Hallmark Galleries, La Jolla, CA

Hallmark Galleries, Rancho Mirage, CA

Hernden Fine Art, Monument, CO

Lionshead, Vail, CO

Macareag-Scherer, Gaslamp District, San Diego, CA

Oh My Goddard Gallery, Las Vegas, NV

Robert Lynch Galleries, Newport Beach, CA

San Diego Sports Collectibles, San Diego, CA

Simic Galleries, La Jolla, CA

Swahn Fine Arts, San Diego, CA