Dan Longo, a Toronto based artist, is colorblind. It is in the family DNA. This is a game-changer for Dan as a painter. He has no sense of responsibility to realism in his use of color.

Each piece depicts the world through his eyes and in the spirit of art it works on multiple levels. The steel-blue face in a portrait, the intense layering of color, the sense of freedom in shades is centered on creativity.

Neo-expressionism and pop culture influence the artist to be playful and modern in depicting common objects uncommon on the canvas.

Dan's art has a whimsical interpretation of life, but at the same time alludes to a satirical statement. The Mr. Velvet series explores the life of a gentleman pirate through portraits that are charming with oversize collars but mischievous because the face is scribbled over. The artist is non-judgmental and leaves It is up to the viewer to attach an identity.

Dan was a world-ranked National Snowboarder for Canada. During his competitive downtime, without any formal art training, he started creating graphics on t-shirts as a way to express himself. An artist was born. He continues to create limited-edition works of art on clothing. The apparel collection is a combination of spray paint and hand-paintings on jean jackets sweat shirts, t-shirts, and shoes. The line is available online at Colorblind Clothing and in Toronto boutiques.

Dan has been commissioned to do paintings for a restaurant, commercial companies, private residences and every graffiti artist's dream, the wall of a building in downtown Toronto.

To see more of Daniel’s art visit at http://www.ColorblindGallery.com