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Daniel Smith, one of America’s foremost wildlife artists, enjoys wide acclaim for his depictions
of the natural world. He is inspired by his surroundings in southwest Montana and paints from
personal experience. He also has had a lifetime fascination with Africa and travels there
frequently seeking artistic inspiration. Daniel has been painting fulltime for over twenty years.
His works are in the permanent collection of The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, Leigh Yawkey
Woodson Art Museum and The Wildlife Experience. Daniel participates annually in the
Masters of the American West exhibit at the Autry National Center and the Western Visions
exhibit at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. He has won numerous awards from The Society
of Animal Artists as well as being chosen as “Artist of the Year” for several conservation
organizations. Throughout his career Smith has used his art to aid and endorse many
conservation efforts. He feels indebted to the natural world that has been the sole inspiration
for his award winning career.
Awards
2011
Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award for his original painting, Heavy Hitters at theMasters of the American
West Fine Art Exhibition and Saleat the Autry National Museum.
2009
The Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award for his original painting Still Water Crossing at the
Quest for the West Art Show at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
2008
Peoples Choice Award for his original painting Saturation Point, at the Western Visions:
Miniatures and More Show & Sale at the National Museum of Wildlife Art
2008
Gold Medal Winner for his original painting Duma, at The Greenwich Workshop Gallery's
SmallWorks North America Show.
2007
Artist of Distinction award at the Quest for the West Art Show at the Eiteljorg Museum of
American Indians and Western Art. This award was presented to the artist with the best
overall body of work exhibited in the show
of the natural world. He is inspired by his surroundings in southwest Montana and paints from
personal experience. He also has had a lifetime fascination with Africa and travels there
frequently seeking artistic inspiration. Daniel has been painting fulltime for over twenty years.
His works are in the permanent collection of The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, Leigh Yawkey
Woodson Art Museum and The Wildlife Experience. Daniel participates annually in the
Masters of the American West exhibit at the Autry National Center and the Western Visions
exhibit at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. He has won numerous awards from The Society
of Animal Artists as well as being chosen as “Artist of the Year” for several conservation
organizations. Throughout his career Smith has used his art to aid and endorse many
conservation efforts. He feels indebted to the natural world that has been the sole inspiration
for his award winning career.
Awards
2011
Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award for his original painting, Heavy Hitters at theMasters of the American
West Fine Art Exhibition and Saleat the Autry National Museum.
2009
The Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award for his original painting Still Water Crossing at the
Quest for the West Art Show at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
2008
Peoples Choice Award for his original painting Saturation Point, at the Western Visions:
Miniatures and More Show & Sale at the National Museum of Wildlife Art
2008
Gold Medal Winner for his original painting Duma, at The Greenwich Workshop Gallery's
SmallWorks North America Show.
2007
Artist of Distinction award at the Quest for the West Art Show at the Eiteljorg Museum of
American Indians and Western Art. This award was presented to the artist with the best
overall body of work exhibited in the show
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