At the age of seven, I was given an art set that included oil paints and I have been painting ever since. That is over six decades! Self taught, I just enjoy the process of making something beautiful by pushing oily colored dirt around a piece of cloth. My latest series spotlights my own collection of vintage toys.
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Danforth's paintings have been published and gallery represented.
Her work is in collections in 29 countries, including Dubia, the Czech Republic, South Korea, and the Cayman Islands.
The most Danforth pieces owned by one individual is 27.
Favorite publications:
National American Review
Fall, 2023 Issue
"Assorted Chocolates," 30x30x.75, oil on canvas.
The Wire Harp
Cover, 1996 Issue
"Salmon Leaves," 28x20x.75, oil on canvas.
The Wire Harp
1995 Issue
"Grampy's Sneakers," poem.
Favorite invitational:
i.d.e.a. Museum, "Artful Play! Games and Toys"
Mesa, Arizona. June 14 - Sept. 19, 2018
"Retro Red Tricycle," 20x20x.75, oil on canvas.
Selected collectors:
June Anderson (international opera soprano)
Remak Ramsay (veteran actor of stage, film and television)
Ronnie Gill (assistant news editor, Newsday)
Elizabeth Edwards (wife of John Edwards, former North Carolina Senator)
Lee Forman (co-founder, The Museum of Bags)
Holy Family Hospital, Spokane, WA