About

Born in the coastal town of Mornington, Australia, and now residing in the mystical landscapes of Mendocino, Northern California, Danielle Masters discovered her artistic calling during a pivotal moment in her youth. What started as a therapeutic refuge blossomed into a profound artistic practice that transcends mere hobby. Through her creative and experimental use of oil paint, she builds intricate layers and employs traditional glazing techniques to bring to life works of remarkable depth and dimension.

Danielle’s work is deeply influenced by the dialogue between her human experience and the vast mysteries of the natural world. As an avid traveler, she has absorbed the essence of diverse landscapes and cultural expressions, weaving these influences into her distinctive artistic vocabulary. Yet throughout her evolution as a painter, one thread remains constant: an unwavering draw to nature's serenity and the intricate web of interconnectedness that binds all living things.

Now immersed in one of the world's most biodiverse mycological ecosystems, her current work explores the fascinating realm of fungi - both the known and the yet-to-be-discovered. This exploration serves as a perfect metaphor for her artistic practice: rooted in the visible world while reaching into the mysterious and unexplored dimensions that lie beyond ordinary perception.

Her creative process has evolved into something far greater than self-expression; it has become a form of communion with the ineffable, a bridge between the tangible world we inhabit and the vast "bigness" that exists beyond human experience. Through each carefully crafted layer of paint, Danielle invites viewers to pause, connect, and perhaps glimpse the profound interconnectedness that weaves through all of existence.

Photo of Danielle on Halloween 2024 dressed as Coprinopsis atramentaria, commonly known as the inky cap mushroom.