David Danforth—known globally as the King of Color—is an artist who turned the adrenaline of the ocean into a visual language of neon chaos and razor-sharp line work. Raised on the Gulf Coast of Florida, Danforth grew up chasing fish, salt in the air and sun on the water, long before his artwork began exploding across canvases, murals, and collaborations around the world. His signature style transforms powerful ocean predators—tarpon, marlin, sharks, and permit—into electric icons of motion and color, blending the raw aggression of street art with the soul of the sea.

But Danforth’s work isn’t born in a quiet studio. It’s forged through adventure. He travels to the places that inspire his art—Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico, the Florida Keys—studying the water, the culture, and the wild environments that shape each species he paints. Every piece carries the energy of those places: the hunt, the chaos of a strike, the flash of silver beneath the surface. That authenticity has earned him recognition across the fishing and outdoor world, from international art shows to the Fly Fishing Film Tour, where his visual storytelling continues to push the culture forward.

The King of Color brand now lives far beyond traditional art. From large-scale murals and collectible canvases to films, apparel, and limited-edition collaborations, Danforth’s work sits at the intersection of art, rebellion, and ocean culture. His collaboration with Ghost Boards brings that energy into motion—turning a board into a moving canvas where street art meets the sea, and where the spirit of adventure rides with every push.