We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Daniel Page a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Daniel, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

I can’t name just one, but for me it’s portraits. It’s fulfilling as an artist to see someone cry tears of joy over the artwork I have produced of their loved one. The first portrait I drew was of my wife from a photo that my guitar teacher had taken (with my 35mm) before he passed. That’s where it all started. I had only done one prior portrait (of myself) in High School. The likeness was there, so that was a pretty special one. I did a portrait of my cousin for her two children as a gift on the first holiday without her. I will never forget that one as it was emotionally taxing to draw. However, it’s always fun when I draw someone famous and just send it to them for fun. Sometimes they respond / comment / thank me. I was working a Comic Con a while back and one of the authors I grew up reading was going to be there. I brought a picture I had drawn of him and asked him “Is it weird for me to ask you to sign a picture that I drew from your picture…?” He paused and said “No not at all.” As he was signing it, he said “It’s very good by the way.” So, that was a very validating experience.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Daniel Page is a little-known American artist located in West Tennessee. Raised in a rural community known as “Blood River Bottom” circa 1981. From an early age, he demonstrated an innate artistic talent. Many of his school teachers, family, and friends have helped nurture his creative passion over the years. In 1995 he received the Buchanan Middle School “Outstanding Contribution in Art” award. Inspired by many of the top comic book artists of the ’80s & ’90s, he went on to study art at Henry Co. High excelling in Art I, II, & III as well as C.A.D. design in Drafting I & II. In 1999 he was voted “Most Talented” senior superlative.

In 2000, he moved to Paris, TN where he studied guitar theory under the late (Artist & Musician) Stephen Grimstead, also touching on charcoal realism, surrealism, portraiture, abstract digital art, and the recording arts. In 2006, Page was offered a watch & jewelry repair apprenticeship. While showing his exceptional hand-eye coordination, he went on to become certified in advanced stone setting & standard jewelry repair. In 2016 he started “PageArtworks” to provide commissioned graphic design images to individual customers and businesses. In addition, he continues to work on private commissions, illustrations, and cover art for various authors.

Daniel Page most recently worked as the Cover Artist & Editor for the “Sulfur Wells” comic book series created by Otis Crain. Page lives with his wife of 23 years and two children. Daniel also considers himself an awesome soccer dad to boot.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Just being able to escape into something for awhile, similar to a hobby, a creative release so to speak. Although at times, it can feel like a blessing or a curse.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I would like to have a good little collection of works to (hopefully) leave behind to my kids and let them either cherish, pawn, or bicker over.     

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pageartworks/
• Other: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/APR231269

Image Credits
Mark Farris Herb Ritts Daniel Page