Peter Danko

I have a small shop and make my living designing and making furniture and cabinetry. I also draw musicians and paint, mostly the figure.  My life is devoted to the pursuit of beauty.

My designs, like art, has content and meaning beyond simple look and style. They explore the esthetics of recycled and repurposed materials. In terms of sustainability, my designs are orders of magnitude beyond anything you would have in your home. The materials and the way they are used are unfamiliar. Don’t misunderstand, a great majority of people appreciate my designs.  They congratulate me for my vision. Yet because it lacks familiarity, few people actually buy my work. The odd thing about this is my work performs as well or better functionally. My chairs are comfortable, my cabinets easer to clean. My designs are long lasting and user friendly. They are the next logical step to provide comfortable and attractive utility in a world of Billions without crashing the environment. 

I draw mostly musicians; very fast and free. The line work describes the energy of the music and the movement of the musicians. My drawings also capture the likeness and spirit of the musicians. 

I paint mostly people, portraits and the whole figure. My personal challenge is to capture the spirit of the subject in just a few hours. I love color and its magic to bring out the personality of the subject.