It’s that time of year again - when folks from all over come down to sunny Palm Springs to partake in the week-long festival known as Modernism Week. This fun event showcases the area’s iconic midcentury Modern architecture with tours, lectures, parties, and retail. Join me at the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale’s Design Expo, where I’ll be showing original artwork at the George Billis Gallery booth. I’ll also be unveiling a brand new print: Movie Colony Sunset, 17x24,” limited edition of 75. Join me for the print signing event on Saturday, February 19th at 12 noon. I’ll also have some of my previous print releases available. For more information, please visit:
https://palmspringsmodernism.com
Adam Carolla Podcast
A big thank you to Adam Carolla and the team for interviewing my wife Tracy Beckmann and I! It was great chatting with him, Gina Grad, and Bryan Bishop, talking architecture, art, and producer Chris Laxamana's upcoming wedding at The Lautner Compound. After listening for so long, it was such a surreal and rewarding experience to be in the studio with these legends. Bonus getting to meet Mike Dawson and touring Adam's epic car collection! Listen now on all podcast platforms or visit www.AdamCarolla.com.
In-N-Out Burger 2022 Artist
I'm absolutely thrilled to unveil my latest project: the 2022 In-N-Out t-shirt! It is truly an honor to have been chosen as the next artist in the long line of talented artists who have produced dazzling paintings of In-N-Out since the early 80's. Growing up in Southern California, grabbing a delicious double double and shake from this SoCal staple was the ultimate treat. I would always marvel at the artwork on the walls and later the artwork on the shirts, thinking one day how cool it would be to get a shot at painting one. Now you can grab your Danny Heller painted In-N-Out t-shirt (as well as other great merchandise) online through In-N-Out Merchandise or in person at many of the restaurants. Grab one for yourself and as gifts for others! A big thank you to Lynsi Snyder, Sunny Riedl, and everyone else who worked hard on this and made it possible!
20% OFF Holiday Sale + New Print
Seasons Greetings!
As the Holiday season fast approaches, it’s time to start thinking about getting gifts for all those near and dear. Start your shopping early this year and get ahead of the rush, especially as we saw long delays with online orders and deliveries last year. Just in time for the Holidays, I’m happy to unveil my latest, Royal Hawaiian With Pontiac, 17x26,” printed on smooth cotton paper using archival inks, a limited edition of 75. This beautiful print showcases the Hawaiian-inspired Royal Hawaiian Estates located in sunny Palm Springs. Sip a Mai Tai and enjoy some tiki day dreaming as you escape with this tropical/desert scene!
Take 20% OFF now through Sunday November 14th with code THANKS21 at checkout - or use this discount on any other print in my shop!
Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale
This is going to be big!
Please join me this weekend at the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale as the George Billis Gallery will have a booth showcasing my work spanning the last decade. This mini retrospective will feature paintings I've done of Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and New York. For those who haven't been able to attend one of my gallery openings in person, this is your chance to see my work up close and to purchase on site.
Opening Night Party is Friday Oct. 15th, 6-8pm, tickets available here: https://modtix.com/f/fp21/preview-party
Or attend the Modernism Show during regular hours on Oct. 16th and 17th, tickets available here: https://modtix.com/f/fp21/show-sale
A big thank you to the George Billis Gallery, the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, and Palm Springs Modernism Week for this incredible opportunity and honor!
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Pick up a copy of American Art Collector magazine to see my artwork introducing their "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" feature! Accompanied by an insightful article by John O’Hern, this section covers some of today's leading artists whose work focuses on these icons of the industrial age. A big thank you to the George Billis Gallery for making this happen!
If you like the painting featured, Canyon View Galaxie, stop by the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale this weekend to see it in person...and take it home with you!
Architectural Print Release
As the Summer winds down, let’s take one last dip with my latest print, Architectural Afternoon, 18x29”, printed on smooth cotton paper using archival inks, a limited edition of 75. This beautiful print takes the viewer into one of Palm Springs’ most historic midcentury homes, complete with piano shaped swimming pool. Sourced from my painting of the same name, I’m proud of how this print captures the coloring and crisp detail of the original.
Take 20% OFF now through Sunday September 12th when you purchase this print - no code required. This special introductory pricing ends next week, so get your order in now!
Diving Board, gouache on paper, 9x12,” 2021
The Cityscape Show
Who is ready for the George Billis Gallery's annual Cityscape Show? This amazing group show always brings together a variety of talented artists and their very different take on the "Cityscape," so you don’t want to miss it. I'm happy to show some new paintings, including a couple of new gouaches.
Check out the Cityscape Show in Los Angeles in person through August 28th, masks required.
Morning Light limited edition print, 18x29”
Morning Light Print Release
Start your Summer off right with a brand new print release! I’m happy to unveil my latest, Morning Light, 18x29,” printed on smooth cotton paper using archival inks, a limited edition of 75. This beautiful print showcases the innovative Studebaker Avanti, designed by Raymond Loewy in 1962 in the Modern mecca of Palm Springs. Sourced from my painting of the same name, I’m proud of how this print captures the coloring and crisp detail of the original. With Avantis being so rare and collectible, this might be your only chance to own one!
Take 20% OFF now through Sunday July 18th with code SUMMER20 at checkout - or use this discount on any other print in my shop!
Krisel House With Mailbox, oil on canvas, 24x42,” 2008
Long Beach Museum of Art, Art Auction XIX
I'm pleased to participate in the Long Beach Museum of Art's biennial Art Auction XIX! This world class Museum has always put on stellar exhibits and operated as a cultural and learning center for the local community. I'm proud to have my painting, Krisel House With Mailbox, oil on canvas, 24x42," 2008, included in this event that raises funds for the Museum's programs and outreach to local students. This year's bidding takes place exclusively online through June 27th, so get your bid in now! My painting starts at only $1,900!
https://www.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlinedetail.php...
Virtual Cataloge
Check it out! The George Billis Gallery LA put together a really cool online catalogue of my latest show, Palm Springs Weekend, now on view! Click the link to see all the work, plus installation shots and some commentary. The show is heading into its final week - catch it before it closes June 12th!
https://issuu.com/gbgla/docs/danny-heller-catalog2021
Palm Springs Weekend Show Now Open
A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended the opening reception of my "Palm Springs Weekend" solo show! It was truly a special experience sharing this body of work with people and getting to talk with them in person. To see so many friends and collectors meant the world to me, especially after a year of isolation and uncertainty. An extra special thank you to Tressa at the George Billis Gallery LA for her hard work putting it all together. In case you missed it, the show will be on view through June 12th.
www.GeorgeBillis.com
Morning Light, oil on canvas, 30x48,” 2021
Palm Springs Weekend Opens May 15th
I couldn’t be more excited for the opening of my latest show, Palm Springs Weekend! Please join me this Saturday May 15th from 4-7pm for the opening reception at the George Billis Gallery, Los Angeles. Come see this brand new body of work that focuses on the optimistic midcentury architecture that characterizes Palm Springs - a visual vacation after a year of bleak lockdowns. Mask up, show up, and say hello!
Palm Springs Weekend
May 15-June 12th
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 15th 4-7pm
George Billis Gallery, LA
American Art Collector Magazine
Pick up the May issue of American Art Collector Magazine to read an insightful write-up of my upcoming Palm Springs Weekend exhibit! I've always loved this magazine, seeing all the new exhibits coming up and learning about new artists. Hopefully this article will help my work reach a wider audience and shed some light on the making of this series. A big thank you to everyone at the magazine for this honor and to the George Billis Gallery for making it happen!
Order your copy here:
Modern Chair In Afternoon Light Study, oil on canvas panel, 8x6,” 2009
Venice Art Auction
The annual Venice Art Auction is on! This year is a little different as there isn't the open studios or the in-person auction, however now anyone can bid online from anywhere! Right now you can bid on a wide variety of artwork from the region's best established and emerging artists. I'm proud to have a piece included in this wonderful event whose proceeds directly provide health care and resources for those in need in the area. My painting Modern Chair In Afternoon Light Study, 8x6," starts at just $400. Visit the Auction site on Artsy and get your bid in by May 12th:
Vista Las Palmas Afternoon, oil on canvas, 30x40,” 2021
Exhibition Announcement
I’m pleased to announce my next exhibition: Palm Springs Weekend! Opening May 15th at the George Billis Gallery LA, this body of work has been a year in the making. During lockdowns and quarantines, this series allowed me to focus more on the concept of home and how better design can lead to better living. Join me for the opening reception (in person!) on Saturday May 15th, from 4-7pm. Although I’ll be fully vaccinated, masks will be required. Stop by, say hello, and see the show in person - something I won’t ever take for granted!
My statement on this new body of work:
After a difficult year of quarantines and “safer at home” orders, we’re slowly beginning to leave our homes to once again venture into the outside and the unknown. At no other time has the idea of “home” been under such examination: your geographical home, your mental home, and the home you share with others. My work has always focused on ideas of home, community, neighborhood, and social design. Through my paintings, I observe and document mostly residential design and architecture, and its historical impact, specifically that of the post WWII midcentury housing boom. It was a time of great growth, both in population and in ideals to improve quality of life. I thought about those ideals quite a bit during this past year of lockdowns and how those living in midcentury Modern homes perhaps fared better than most: open, airy floor plans; an attention to nature due to atriums and interior gardens; and an emphasis on leisure with beckoning swimming pools and spacious patios. I’ve always insisted that the city of Palm Springs embodies these principles above and beyond any others, and so I chose to focus on this location of optimistic architecture for my latest body of work. These paintings aim to transport the viewer to the sun-drenched landscape of swimming pools, swaying palm trees, manicured lawns, and colorful cars, not only as an escape during hard times, but also as a reminder that bright, well-thought out architecture is timeless and the key to better living. I hope people can reflect on these scenes, thinking about how they live and where they call home. Perhaps they’ll reevaluate their own living situation and make small adjustments. But if they can’t, maybe they’ll plan that next vacation, as things open up bit by bit, day by day, and we can all once again enjoy a Palm Springs Weekend.
-Danny Heller
Cityscapes Show
Come out to see the annual Cityscapes Show at the George Billis Gallery's new location in Westport, CT! I have a few of my paintings joining work from the gallery's other talented artists, all focused on the theme of "the city." The show is on view now through May 9th. Mask up, stop by, and check out this fun group show and the gallery's beautiful new location!
The Secret Life of the Modern House
I'm thrilled and honored to share that my painting is the cover artwork for Dominic Bradbury's new book, The Secret Life of the Modern House! This beautiful hardcover book dives deep into the history of architecture and design, and how its evolution has impacted our own homes. The themes of "home" and "architectural living" play a large role in my own work, so this book is a great fit. Purchase/order yours today!
A big thank you to Dominic Bradbury and Ilex Creative/Hachette Books for inviting me to be a part of this project!
Atomic Ranch Feature
I'm proud to share that my print, Butterfly Roof and Inner Tube, is featured in the latest Atomic Ranch Magazine in their "Cool Stuff" section! Not only does this quarterly magazine have boat loads of amazing midcentury eye candy, but tips, historic spotlights, and more to delight. This particular issue highlights all things Palm Springs, so I'm in good company. Pick up your Atomic Ranch copy/subscribe today - and if you like my print, purchase one today at the link below!
A big THANK YOU to Lindsay Jarvis for making it happen!
New Year, New Print
Happy New Year! As we begin a brand new year, I look forward with optimism that the year brings new opportunities, new experiences, and new adventures. And so, I thought I’d kick things off with a brand new print release! This latest one, Cadillac In The Driveway, celebrates all things bright and optimistic, with a colorful Cadillac - emblem of the optimistic 50s - set in the sunny world of Palm Springs. This 14x18” print “pops,” with archival inks on smooth cotton paper, and is a limited edition of only 75. And for one week only, enjoy introductory pricing of $160 - that’s 20% off! This offer expires on Sunday January 24th at midnight, so hurry over now!