Biography

Daniel Gonzalez is a Southwest-inspired artist whose work is deeply influenced by his
upbringing on the Navajo Reservation and along the US/Mexico border. With over 15 years of
experience as an art educator and a recent master’s degree from the Florence Academy of Art,
Daniel’s artistic journey is a blend of continuous learning and creativity.
Daniel’s art focuses on a profound reverence for life, exploring themes of warmth, magic, and
wonder through his portrayal of Calaveras (skeletons) that radiate warm light from within.
Inspired by memories and dreams of the Western landscape, his paintings delve into profound
reflections on life, death, and the spiritual connections that transcend both.

Education
Undergraduate Art Education: The University of Arizona
Artist-in-Residence: Orohovo, Bulgaria
Post-graduate: Aristides Atelier, Gage Academy
Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy

Exhibitions
California Art Club – Gold Medal Show: 2023, 2025
C.M. Russell Art Auction – Invited artist: 2021, 2022, 2023
Pastel Society Of Southern California: 2020, 2021
Art Renewal Center – Finalist: 2019
Art Renewal Center – Semi Finalist: 2021
Summer Art Fest – Best of Show: 2020, 2021, 2022
Mountain Oyster Club