Daniel Smith lives in the mountains of southwest Montana where artistic inspiration surrounds him. He has been painting full time for over twenty years and has had over 100 of his paintings reproduced as limited edition prints. He began his career designing conservation stamps. He has designed over thirty stamps, and was selected as Ducks Unlimited International Artist of the Year two times.

Daniel’s art is scientifically accurate and is detail intense. His art caught the eyes of organizations such as the National Geographic Society, and the prestigious “Birds in Art” exhibition. In 1996 he was inducted into the “U.S. Art Hall of Fame” due to his popularity among print collectors.

Daniel travels frequently to research his subjects in their natural habitat. He believes there is no substitute for personal experience in the field. He is an ardent supporter of wildlife conservation and feels indebted to the natural world that has provided him with the sole inspiration for his award-winning career.