Meet Our Featured Speaker:

Danny Gordois a figurative painter, tattoo artist, musician, and founder of The Copper Wolf Tattoo Studio and Art Gallery based in Tumwater, WA. He holds a BFA in Illustration from the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and is the 2025 Robert B. McMillen Foundation MAC Award winner. Using oil and graphite, Danny blends classical techniques with contemporary symbolism to craft visually intricate and emotionally resonant images that invoke contemplation and reflection in viewers.

Beyond his studio practice, Danny is an active teacher and mentor. He currently works primarily with young artists in the South Puget Sound region, helping them strengthen both their craft and their creative perspective. His work has been shown throughout the country and embodies an ongoing commitment to inquiry, emotional integrity, and the idea that art can serve as a catalyst for personal and collective transformation.

Instagram: dannygordoart
Website: www.dannygordo.com