About Me

My name is Danny Horner, and I create hand-drawn graphite portraits that help families hold on to the people and pets they love.

My path to becoming an artist wasn’t traditional. I learned to draw while I was in prison. At first, it was something to help me get through the day. Over time, it became something much deeper. Drawing gave me focus, discipline, patience, and a way to turn pain into purpose.

When I came home during the pandemic, I knew I wanted to build a different life. Art became a major part of that second chance.

Today, I specialize in detailed graphite portraits, especially memorial portraits of loved ones and pets who have passed away. I understand that these drawings are not just pictures. They carry memories, grief, love, and the little details people never want to forget.

Every portrait I create is done by hand with care and patience. My goal is not only to capture the likeness, but to create something that feels personal, meaningful, and lasting.

Whether it’s a parent, child, sibling, friend, dog, cat, or someone who meant everything to you, I treat each portrait with the respect it deserves.

Art helped me rebuild my life. Now I use it to help others preserve the people and memories that shaped theirs.

You can also read more about the story behind my second chance here:
dannyhornerart.com/house