''My love of hunting and the sporting calendar which follows is my life and entire inspiration. To share the trust of a great horse is a privilege, add to this the joyful tide of a pack of hounds and the view from the saddle is complete. To trot off to coverside in company, human, canine and equine, like minds all is Utopia.''
Daniel began capturing scenes of country sport, work, and life at a young age, furiously sketching and painting all he laid his eyes on. It was in Norfolk that he nurtured his love of hunting, and it here Daniel started to produce humorous cartoons observing some of the local hunt characters. Whilst at Art School these cartoons soon evolved into paintings. Hunting is still a rich source of inspiration for Daniel, and he delights in combining both modern and traditional practices in his work, which lend his paintings a wonderfully timeless style. Later in his career, Daniel spent time as artist in residence to the Household Cavalry mounted regiment, during the momentous period of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee and the wedding of the now Prince and Princess of Wales. This exhibition includes previously unseen work from this time, in particular the stunning Sovereign’s Escort, and celebrates Daniel’s passion for equine life, showcasing both works old and new.
