ARTIST STATEMENT
DANIEL GEANES

Daniel Geanes better known by his artist tag ‘Eccentric Danny’, is a native Detroiter. Drawing his inspiration from various influences in religion, music, and the media, he creates custom art pieces using diverse mediums ranging from acrylic, oils, graphic designs, photography, and unique hand-painted apparel for a variety of people. His art embodies emotion and he tells stories that convey the essence of human feelings, through his precise use of colors and symbolism, Danny is able to speak volumes to his character. Danny has created his own world using vivid colors and he loves leaving his viewers with an intrigued sense of captivity. With his involvement in the sneaker culture Danny won an Adidas competition for best original concept piece in their “Be Original” contest in 2012. Being a great employee, Danny was given the opportunity to be a head manager but opposed the position to go into his own business and becoming the lead designer of SBOY. Creativity being his driving force, he has worked with hundreds of clothing brands and companies to help bring their visions to life.