About the Artist

I have been a graphic designer since 1992. I’m an artist, dreamer, 
traveler, hooper, farie, fire dancer, animal lover, pirate, and a 
general bad-ass. I’ve attended Burning Man since 2014 and I am always 
working on something creative or artistic. Graphic Design is my focus 
and I love to paint murals and work on all sorts of creative projects. 
I also like to paint rocks and hide them for people to find, sometimes 
an image, but mostly inspirational words. I call them “Gratitude 
Rocks” and I hide them all over Las Vegas.

I grew up in Toledo, Ohio. My parents always encouraged my artistic 
skills. While attending high school, I knew that I was destined for an 
art college. My senior year almost entirely consisted of art classes. 
I was teacher’s pet, and the art instructors made exceptions and 
special courses to fill my days. I received a degree in Visual 
Communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I became well 
versed in graphic design, commercial art related projects, art 
history, perspective drawing, and painting.

I moved to Las Vegas in the summer of 2000. I got a full time job in 
the gaming manufacturing industry. I designed casino chips for a 
living, along with designs for playing cards, dice, and table game 
layouts. Eventually, I became the Art Director and managed a team of 
designers for eight years. In 2008, I quit my day job and started a 
business.

I am an energetic, friendly person with a positive attitude. I know 
how to get a job done right and on time. I am used to working with 
tight deadlines and I am graceful under pressure. I love what I do, 
and I take pride in my work. I have been told that I am a pleasure to 
work with and that I am extremely professional.
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Danielle Duffey
Silvermoon Graphic Design