Dan Collins

Dan Collins is an L.A. artist. Although only 26 years old, he seems not to be influenced by his predecessors.....but more to influence the people he's surrounded by (amazingly he doesn't know this, so don't tell him.) Inspirational and charismatic he is most comfortable squishing paint across canvas....in all the colors Mr. Grumbacher has to offer...except brown. However he displays equal aptitude for almost any medium he sets out to work in.

Polychrome plaster, skateboard decks, automobiles (real and scale model) acting, bowling and even his own line of clothes and self promotional material. Dan's twisted, wry, and subcutaneous sense of humor and wit permeate his works, usually containing a rebellious subject matter, a hot rod culture gone feral, a purposeful yet outcast youth living on the edge. He will shock with his unusual choices, one day he will be painting a car and the next a computer which most likely serves as an opportunity for someone to make party bets! A milieu festooned with outrageous custom cars, scantily clad femme fatales, Las Vegas amok ala Bad Seed, and whimsical strokes of bad luck- all that spells DANGER daddy-o.

And if you throw into that pot a few green martians, UFO's, and half a ton of sex appeal....you will inevitably arrive at Mr. Collins' unique sense of vision, and understanding of the world. Daniel seems possessed of an unearthly yet worldly understanding.....the kind expected from someone twice his years. He is reflective of ourselves, our bad ways, a few of our sins and vices, and he makes us see with humor- a sense of"What the hell, it's just livin' baby" "Here it is...have fun while you can."

Dan also pinstripes whatever he fancies, from cars to toasters

However Dan is not all about just fun. All through, he maintains his obligation to his work. A deep running commitment, like a lifers stint in Leavenworth-albeit with a bit more freedom. Keep your eye on this young man-he will make a noise one day and it will be one hell of a party!

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He also sings under the pseudonym "Buster Kretin"

in his band MR.BADWRENCH