A resident of New Brunswick, Daniel’s work is recognized for its tempered honesty underscored by his extensive personal experience with the subjects he captures within his work. Conceived through intimate knowledge and countless hours spent afield, Daniel is constantly immersed in study gaining ever more insight into the natural environment. Whether a bird taking to wing or the dalliances of light on water, Daniel brings life to his images in a manner both individual and true to the form of many of the great old masters of his field.
“My influences changed dramatically since my earliest years, I’ve made the journey working to define for myself what embodies a true work of art. Movement and light captivate, to be simple in my approach and effective in creating energy through these things that is central throughout much of my work, I consider it the essential path to success in my painting”.
Over the years Daniel has held a number of roles in the fine arts field as an illustrator, conservator and curator, his knowledge and experience have made him a well respected authority in many areas of fine art. Daniels work can be found in numerous private and corporate collections as well as several fine public institutions. His work appears regularly in several of the most well known international outdoor magazines and journals, he is a regular contributor to Grays Sporting Journal, The Atlantic Salmon Journal, The Upland Almanac and has been featured in many books and other publications around the world.
On two sides looking out the windows is the woods, the view begins not four foot off the sidewalls where trees and open forest floor slope up and gently away. When the spring rain comes, water gathers in the high places and forms water falling streams that run toward and alongside the studio heading toward…
Can we all agree 2020 is messing with us bigtime? Is that not universal?.... Sure feels like it.
Things sure have changed since I began my career in fine art nearly 30 years ago, the internet was an obscure not quite fully formed idea and social media referred to the posters up around town telling of the dance on Friday night.
