Walking the
Tightrope
between
Abstract
and
REalism

I was born to be a creative. I was born to make and design. My father took me under his wing as soon as I was old enough to know not to stick the markers in my mouth. I grew up wanting to show my dad I could be just like him (and then take his place as art teacher at our high school). I have a little of my mom's creativity in me too. I have to work at my writing but when I find the right words it is because of her.

Artist for life

about
Danielle "DZ" Vennard

I achieved a B.F.A. from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2004 with the support of a great painting instructor, George Sorrels. He encouraged me to pursue a master's degree. In 2007 I exited the University of Delaware with an M.F.A. in painting and got married a year later. In 2010 I had my first child, Graeme, and in 2014, his sister, Zoey was born. These two are my world and give me the courage to keep taking one step forward everyday.

Commissioned
Work

Through the last 10 years, I have used my creativity in many jobs and commissions including owning and running a wedding photography business and an art business, photograph sporting events for local Delaware high schools, publishing rock climbing photographs in climbing/outdoor magazines, designing/shaping rock climbing holds, designing/setting rock climbing routes at several local rock gyms, creating custom charcoal drawings, oil paintings, rope sculptures, creating custom signs on plywood, and large wall murals inside local Delaware/Maryland businesses.

I live in North East, MD with my two cute kids, Graeme and Zoey, my partner, Dustin, one crazy cattle dog, Font, and one lazy cat, Henry Black.

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Commissioned
Work

2021
Tammie Corrigan, Elkton, MD, Charcoal/Pastel Drawing: The Tour
Land of Deborah, Vancouver, BC, Graphic Design: Sticker/T-shirt design
Rocking G Productions, Austin, TX, Graphic Design: Logo
2020
Squid Cabling, Middletown, PA, Graphic Design: Business Card Design
Dustin Briggs, Portland, OR, Charcoal/Pastel Drawing: Holly Pup
Delaware Rock Gym, Bear, DE, Graphic Design: climbing graphics for merchandise
Blake’s Corner Garden, Fair Hill, MD, Wall Mural: Blake’s Corner Garden Logo
Blake’s Corner Garden, Fair Hill, MD, Acrylic on Wood: Garden Signs; Fruits/Vegetables
Blake’s Corner Garden, Fair Hill, MD; Acrylic on Wood: Sun Signs
2019
Tim Schafstall, Newark, DE, Charcoal/pastel Drawing: Scout
Nicole Perkins, Newark, DE, Charcoal Drawing: Marlowe
Nicole Perkins, Newark, DE, Charcoal Drawing: Go Ape Zip-line
Ryan Chase, Newark, DE, Charcoal Drawing: Anniversary10-7 Forever
Autumn Arch Beer Project, Newark, DE, Charcoal/Pastel/Graphic Design: Jingle Mingle 5K Announcement
Emerald Foundation, Lancaster, PA, Watercolor/Graphic Design: Rise ‘N Shine Logo
Autumn Arch Beer Project, Newark, DE, Graphite/watercolor/graphic design: Pups & Pints Event Announcement
Long Play Café, Newark, DE, Wall Mural; Long Play Café Logo
Maria Stamato, Phoenixville, PA, Charcoal Drawing: Grandparents Wedding Day
Blake’s Corner Garden, Fair Hill, MD, Acrylic on Wood: Garden Signs; Fruits/Vegetables
Blake’s Corner Garden, Fair Hill, MD, Graphic Design: Logo Rebrand
Autumn Arch Beer Project, Newark, DE, Large Wall Murals: DE Hop
Autumn Arch Beer Project, Newark, DE, Large Wall Murals: Oak Tree Ring
Police Unity Tour Chapter IX, Newark, DE, Charcoal drawing: Five-0 High Five
2018
Hannah Niedel, San Francisco, CA, Charcoal drawing: Luna
Police Unity Tour chapter IX, Newark, DE, Charcoal Drawing: I’ve Got Your Back
2017
Jay Anderson, Lancaster, PA, charcoal drawing: Pat Through the Ages
Suzanne Kettler-Zeigler, Lancaster, PA, charcoal drawing: Zoe Pup
Land of Deborah, Vancouver, BC, charcoal drawing/graphic design: Little Stories Album Cover
Robin Bidwell, Landenberg, PA, charcoal drawing: Biscuit
Police Unity Tour Chapter IX, Newark, DE, charcoal drawing: Bold As A Lion: Tribute to Fallen Officers

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2016
Pamela & Steven Herman, West Chester, PA charcoal drawing: Pamela & Steven Wedding Drawing
Liz Jones, Newark, DE, Charcoal Drawing: Memphis
2014
Kaliegh & Dan Rice, Lincoln University, PA, Charcoal drawing: Kaleigh & Dan Wedding Drawing
2012
Christina & Tom Pepe, West Chester, PA, Charcoal Drawing: Christina & Tom Wedding Drawing
Jessica Saunier, Ashburn, VA, Charcoal Drawing: Andy, Cameron & Annabelle
2009
Mock Rocks, UK, Sculpture designs: Carving Foam Climbing Hold shapes
2007
In the Light Foundation, Donation for auction, Charcoal Drawing of Rock Climber
Lisa Griffiths, Newark, DE, Graphite Drawing: Claire and Frank
Lindsay Cavender, Newark, DE, Charcoal Drawings: Two Dogs
Aimee Tetreault, Newark, DE, Charcoal Drawing: Tim Keenan Climbing
2006
Marci Wittlin, Lemoyne, PA, Painting: Black, Violet, Grey, Olive Abstract
Nick Angert, Paoli, PA, Charcoal Portrait: Two Little Girls
2005
Jackie Nattle, West Chester, PA, Charcoal Portrait: Johnny, June Cash on guitar stool
Eric Mauer, Lancaster, PA, Color Atmosphere: Permanent Green Diptych
Eric Mauer, Lancaster, PA, Color Atmosphere: Red VI
Eric Mauer, Lancaster, PA, Black, White and Rose Atmosphere
Kevin Kettler, Austin, TX, Portrait: Julie Kettler
2004
Patricia Horvath, Camp Hill, PA, Color Atmosphere: Red V
Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, Color Atmosphere: Cerulean II
2002
Dominick and Kim Pavia, Phoenixville, PA, Portrait: Grandfather Pavia