We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Daniel Curran. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Daniel below.

Daniel, appreciate you joining us today. One of our favorite things to hear about is stories around the nicest thing someone has done for someone else – what’s the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?

I have been fortunate to have many supportive and inspiring people throughout my life but one person in particular gave me the push I needed to make a big leap with my art.

He encouraged me to get my art out there and helped me make an important connection. That was what began my live painting events and bolstered my confidence to work in front of a crowd. He helped me get on the path I needed to be on. A path I had hesitated to take for years because I didn’t have the courage or believe in my self and my work enough to take a bigger step. I am beyond grateful to have him support my work on this level. And that started a whole new chapter in my life.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

When I was young growing up in New England, I would spend hours creating all kinds of things. I would draw underwater scenes, castles, volcanoes and waterfalls. I also wrote short stories and a lot of poetry accompanied by drawings. I was naturally drawn to being creative and always had a continuous flow of ideas coming from my imagination.

In my early years as an artist, I focused on drawing these intricate symmetrical drawings. That would quickly change when I had the opportunity to move to Kauai, Hawaii. It was here that I began to learn about painting.
When I created my first tropical landscapes on canvas, for the first time, I felt truly proud of my art. The enjoyment I experienced creating this new work combined with the reaction I got from those paintings made me feel like I had a purpose. I knew that I would become a painter from that point on.

It took me many years to develop a unique style of painting. My studies of painting and sculpture at the Atlanta College of Art significantly influenced my approach to art.

My paintings are objective but a closer look reveals multiple layers of texture and paint combined to create a recognizable image. Seeing my work in person is essential to experiencing the true depth and texture within each piece.

Today I continue to paint both portraits and landscapes with a vibrant color palette that stands out. I frequently paint live and also regularly attend regional art markets and festivals in the Southeast.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

I think it’s hard to focus on one goal as an artist or creative besides continuing to create new work. In my experience as an artist, I find that my work is always evolving and changing which can affect the opportunities that arise or the path you take next. I think I see myself setting more like mini goals along the journey. My focus will shift from a live painting event onto a commission I am working on and then onto to the next idea that I wrote down in my notes. It is an ever changing journey.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Honestly the most rewarding aspect for me is how my creations can have an impact on someone’s life. When a person tells me how much they connect to a painting or how happy it makes them feel I experience a connection to that person. I get to share my journey with them and at the same time share positivity out into the world.

I have also met a lot of amazing creative people along the way. It is nice to connect with other artists and share ideas, projects and laughs together. I wouldn’t trade being an artist for anything else in this world and I feel fortunate to be able to continue painting, creating, and evolving.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.danielcurranart.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/danielcurranart
• Facebook: facebook.com/danielcurranart
• Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/danieljcurran
• Twitter: twitter.com/danielcurranart

Image Credits
The personal photo of me painting live was taken by Stephen Averett https://stephenaverettphoto.com/