Danny Schreiber is a figurative artist based in Tumwater, WA, and owner of The Copper Wolf Tattoo Studio and Art Gallery, who explores the complexities of personal identity, emotional inheritance, and transformation. Working primarily in oil and graphite, Danny draws from classical realism and anatomical study to create symbolically rich and emotionally grounded compositions. His compositions often feature fragmented figures, natural elements, and myth-inspired gestures that create psychological depth and invite quiet reflection.

In addition to his studio work, Danny is a mentor and educator, teaching both youth and adult artists in the South Sound region. He is deeply committed to creative mentorship and community engagement, encouraging students to develop both their technical skills and artistic voice. His work has been exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest and continues to evolve through the lens of introspection, dialogue, and a desire to make art that resonates far beyond the surface.


My work seeks to create space for the quiet, often invisible forces that shape our lives, such as emotional inheritance, systems of power, and the ways in which identity is formed through pressure and transformation. By using the human body as a central motif, I create paintings and drawings that explore the tension between the internal and the imposed, what is lost and what endures.

I am drawn to fragmented figures, symbolic objects, and gestures that feel mythic or sacred. These elements allow me to address universal experiences such as grief, longing, and survival without assigning specific meanings. Much of my recent work is rooted in the Oracles series, which contemplates how we are often compelled to sever parts of ourselves to meet external expectations. Each piece acts as a reliquary—a site of memory, wounds, and potential rebirth.

My aim is not to provide answers, but to create spaces for reflection—visual environments where emotion and ambiguity coexist. I believe in the power of art to express what words cannot, and I view the act of painting as a ritual of reclamation. Through this work, I hope to offer others a place where they can see themselves honestly, quietly, and without judgment