ARTIST

Danny Frownfelter

North Shore

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Scary Doll

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Kinky Boots

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Mariah Carey

About

Studio Member since 2011

Born in 1979, Danny Frownfelter continually maintains a zealous and independently driven art practice. Inspired by dramatic narratives, his subject matter often explores dichotomies of religion and the destructive forces of super villains. His flair for the theatrical is realized using high contrast, bold brushstrokes and subjects gazing directly at the viewer. Frownfelter’s sketching practice continues to thrive, and he consistently creates lush and detailed sketches prior to embarking on a final piece. His marks are frequently visible in finished works, offering clues about the enthusiasm of his making practice. Frownfelter is also a singer for the studio band, Van Go Go.

“Lots of people love my art. People look at my paint. Make me happy. Your art [is] supposed to make you happy. My life.”

“I am making art 6 years. My heart. It’s good and ticking.”

 

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Exhibitions

Outsider Art Fair
Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City, NY 2022
Connect the Dots
The Wellness Center Gallery, Chicago, IL 2022
The Other Art Fair
Revel Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 2021
Looking Out
Circle Contemporary Chicago, Chicago, IL 2021
The Other Art Fair
Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL 2019
Drawn To Art
Chazen Museum of Art 2018
A is for Artist
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL 2017
Permanent Collection
The Waisman Foundation, Madison, WI 2017

Portfolio work

Scary Doll

Scary Doll, 2021

Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots, 2019

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey, 2021

Pop Art

Pop Art, 2020

Bill Galvan

Bill Galvan, 2018

Happy Days
  • Sold

Happy Days, 2018

Dracula

Dracula, 2018

M’Lexi

M’Lexi, 2019

Walking Dead

Walking Dead, 2019

Devil

Devil, 2020

Kiss

Kiss, 2018

Elton John

Elton John, 2019

Hector

Hector, 2019

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, 2018

Zeus
  • Sold

Zeus, 2018

Goosebumps

Goosebumps, 2021

It’s Cold

It’s Cold, 2021

Mask

Mask, 2021

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande, 2021

Art Pop

Art Pop, 2021

Mirror

Mirror, 2022

Dark Dream

Dark Dream, 2021

Coffee Shop

Coffee Shop, 2022

The Devil
  • Sold

The Devil, 2019

Jesus

Jesus, 2019

In the Heaven of God

In the Heaven of God, 2018

The Diner

The Diner, 2019

Evil TV

Evil TV, 2020