Born in Sydney, Danielle McManus intertwines experiences from everyday life with her Maltese heritage to produce superbly whimsical artworks & ceramics.

Whether fictional or based on real-life family events, Danielle’s love of story telling is evident in her colourful, figurative offerings that provide viewers with thought-provoking images frequently set against a backdrop of Mediterranean landscape.

Recognised in the USA, Canada, Europe & Singapore markets as an original artist, today Danielle lives in the Hunter Valley with husband Damien and sons Josh & Luc where she is developing a rural studio.

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) from Newcastle University, Australia.

Relying on the beauty of the landscape as a constant backdrop, my inspiration at present is drawn from everyday life. I like to evoke feelings in the viewer, hoping they can in fact relate to the work and imagine a story of their own. Frequently there is no predetermined idea as such, the story evolves and the canvas takes on a personality of it’s own.

Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
Newcastle University 1990 - 1992

2002        Cessnock Art Society Miniatures Exhibition
               2nd Prize

2002        September, Butterflies Gallery, Pokolbin NSW
               Mixed exhibition (3 artists)

2004        Morpeth Weird & Wonderful
               Novelty Teapot Exhibition
               3rd Place
               Golden Teapot Award People’s Choice Winner

2005        SEPTEMBER, Hunter Valley Grammar School
               Festival of the Arts

2006        Morpeth Weird & Wonderful
               Novelty Teapot Exhibition

2007        Artscrawl, Pokolbin

2007        Morpeth Weird & Wonderful
               Novelty Teapot Exhibition

June 2007 : POKOLBIN GALLERY, Pokolbin