Dan Taylor

Striking contemporary artworks that fuse popular culture, iconography, pop art and fine art illustration...

Dan Taylor was born in Weston, North Somerset. His commercial journey as an illustrator and painter spans 30 years. His extraordinary talents in the visual arts have been recognized during his academic studies, achieving distinctions at college and university as well as a first class BA in Illustration at the renowned University of Westminster.

Over the years, Dan has worked with countless private clients, publications, and prestigious organisations. He has also shared his work with audiences at numerous successful exhibitions.

Dan’s diverse creative skills carry his visual arts output way beyond illustration and painting into graphic design, desktop publishing, printmaking, woodwork, metalwork, laser-cutting, textiles, 3D printing, digital software, fine art and contemporary art.

What makes Dan’s work unique is his sensibility, his ability to grasp the essence of subjects and convey thoughts, sentiments, and meaningful messages through his work.

Whether he is portraying a brand’s essence, bringing an editorial piece to life through illustration, illustrating the lyrics to a song, the words of a poem or conveying the aspects of an individual’s existence, the viewer will be faced with a seemingly simple, yet complex creative piece combining simple elements such as the application of block colour and line with visual elements displaying great intricacy, delicacy, and the finesse of fine artistry.

Dan creates visually striking, provocative art using a variety of mixed media including pencil, acrylic, spray paint, and oils. His style draws inspiration from the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, popular culture, and pop art icons, resulting in eye-catching and visually stunning pieces that are sure to leave a lasting impression and provoke thought.

His work is a prime example of fine art illustration, featuring intricate details and masterful use of colour to create eye-catching works of art that are both beautiful and meaningful.

Whether you are a fan of pop art, fine art illustration, or simply appreciate impressive works of art, Dan's works are sure to captivate and inspire. With his unique style and bold approach to art, Dan is establishing himself as a talented artist of his generation, infusing his works with soul and life.

Creating striking contemporary artworks that fuse popular culture, iconography, pop art and fine art illustration is only part of his artistic story. Despite his firm grounding in fine art, Dan Taylor is also a dab hand at doodling and cartoon caricatures. His cartoon works display a humour, warmth, and understanding saddled with great technical skill and dexterity.

If you would like to commission a painting or cartoon by Dan Taylor, please do not hesitate to get in touch here.