About the Artist


     Danielle Jo Ferrantino is professional resin artist in Sarasota Florida and the founder of Driftheory- Art Inspired by Nature. Since 2017, she has been telling her story, creating one of a kind Resin jewelry and luxury gallery art using real nature elements like wildflowers, sands and seashells that are specific to locations around the Florida Gulf Coast and beyond.

     Rooted in Florida and Montana, Danielle's work captures her own personal stories in nature and hosts immersive workshops, collaborates with luxury resorts, and sells her work nationwide. Her mission is to preserve moments in Resin by location, while inspiring others to 'reconnect with the natural world.'


Where it started :

      The story of Driftheory began almost a decade ago when Danielle first casted her first gatherings of local flowers onto fallen tree bark. That creative moment sparked a passion for the artist after her travels abroad connected her to culture and nature.  After traveling abroad and almost two years on the road, Danielle returned home from Indonesia  to Florida with a renewed mission and purpose : to help others preserve and appreciate the moments that matter the most - the things money cant buy, nature.

     Over time, she began to gather other found materials to preserve all inspired by her bicycle rides to the beach, walks in the park and meditations in different locations, creating beautiful moments along the way  that she would remember and hold on to, something that artist said "would last forever in Resin."

Driftheory became her way of sharing her story of connection and inviting others to gather their own moments to preserve for a lifetime.


Danielle is passionate to share her story and appreciates her accomplishments along the timeline of her life : in humble, simple beginnings. 

 

A timeline of her accomplishments over the years 

  • 1989 : Danielle was born on a sunny day in the bay area, Hayward, California. 
  • 1998 :   In 5th grade, Danielle's art was selected from her elementary school to be featured in local California museum which thereafter sold at auction.
  • 2003-2008 : Danielle excelled in art through  middle and high school years - moving into advanced placement clay and sculpture. 
  • 2016 - 2018 : In her early 20’s, Danielle took a leap of faith, selling her material possessions and embarked on a journey across the world, traveling Indonesia and Central America, she spent two years on the road — and sold everything to do it. 
  • 2018-2019 : Returning to Sarasota, Florida Danielle turned to art and nature for inspiration, making her first jewelry pieces, gifting them to family and friends 
  • 2019 : Danielle officially launches Driftheory LLC as her own personal artistic inspired lifestyle brand, being recognized as the first artist in Sarasota, Florida to preserve nature and seashells in Resin Jewelry and Decor. 
    The same year - Danielle attended her first local market in Sarasota which she still attends to date with her team : The Market at Waterside Lakewood Ranch and Venice Saturday Market 
  • 2020 : Just after Covid, Danielle then created the first resin beach experience in Sarasota Florida. Hosting mobile workshops at the beach to help reconnect people to nature and connection , receiving over 100+ 5 star reviews on Airbnb experiences and other travel platforms. 
  • 2020 : Danielle expands more on her handcrafted jewelry connections, now recognized in over  200+ local markets and boutiques across Florida.
  • 2022 : Danielle was then nominated her first award for "Best new Jewelry" featured on Sarasota Magazine SNN & ABC News stations to share and tell her story. 
  • 2023 : Danielle’s focus then shifted to enhancing the guest experience, partnering with local resorts and vacation properties in the area including several Hyatt Vacation Club properties 
  • 2024-2025 : Danielle launched Driftheory online site with booking integrations with the release of her subscription platforms- coming soon!

www.driftheory.com 

 


A special note from the artist : 

 "Thank you for enjoying the moment with me. It is in deep connection and appreciation that motivates me to create and share what I do everyday. Blessings!"

- Danielle Ferrantino