Darryn Eggleton

Darryn Eggleton's art captures the magnificent diversity of the natural world.

Inspired by the animals of Kruger National Park, located near his childhood home in South Africa, Darryn Eggleton's paintings showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of wildlife.

Discover our collection of Darryn Eggleton originals and prints, which showcase his distinct hyperreal style. These artworks serve as stunning and dramatic additions to your collection. Feel free to reach out to us to explore our exquisite range of originals and shop Darryn Eggleton prints at Clarendon Fine Art.

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Elephants Demo (Framed)
New Arrival
Cheetah (Framed)
Cheetah
$7,075
New Arrival
Lion (Framed)
Lion
$8,700
Leopard (Framed)
Leopard
SOLD
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Tiger (Framed)
Tiger
SOLD
Never Changes
Never Changes
$11,050
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Brave Hearts (Framed)
Darryn Eggleton
Limited Edition
The Wild Side II (Framed)
Darryn Eggleton
Limited Edition
The Patriarch (Framed)
The Patriarch
$1,325
Darryn Eggleton
Limited Edition
The Wild Side I (Framed)
Darryn Eggleton
Limited Edition

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Come and Meet Darryn Eggleton

Join us at Clarendon Fine Art to meet celebrated wildlife artist Darryn Eggleton. Darryn’s striking animal portraits combine photorealism with a contemporary twist to dramatic effect; with his magnificent subjects set against a distinctive single colour backdrop creating a hypnotic and lifelike presence. During this event the artist will also give a live painting demonstration and a Q&A session. One not to be missed!
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Darryn Eggleton Biography

Darryn’s stated aim is to portray the beauty, diversity and profundity of life.

Born in South Africa in 1981, Darryn grew up with a passion for the natural world. His earliest forays into wildlife art were the drawings he created during family trips into the African bush.

His family home was within the borders of the Kruger National Park, providing him with an extraordinary foundation for his future.

Africa is, he says, “particularly blessed with its vast open spaces and secret places, dramatic seasons and variety of life forms.”

His work isolates his chosen subject against a single colour backdrop, so the only hint of their environment is seen through the reflections in their eyes. This almost cinematic effect makes each animal seem to project beyond the plane of the canvas, bringing them into sharp and immediate relief. It also has the dual effect of creating a strong and lifelike presence, as well as “seeming to place the viewer within the physical experience of the painting” says Darryn.

The exquisite detail and lifelike quality of Darryn’s art comes from painstaking research. He collects reference material on field trips into the bush as well as at breeding centres before heading into the studio where he paints his intensely realistic animal portraits in oil on linen. Over the years he has refined his skill and technique to a point where fur patterns and textures are vividly and authentically reproduced.

Darryn has won and been shortlisted for a wide variety of awards including the David Shepherd wildlife artist of the year and the Hirum Blauveldt purchase award. He has been the resident artist of the Leopard Creek Golf Estate, situated on the banks of the Crocodile River in Kruger National Park, South Africa, and has completed two residencies at the Nature in Art museum in Gloucester. He has also auctioned his work for charities including Room to Read in Zurich the Backing Borana Trust for rhino conservation.

His paintings have become highly sought after, and in recent years he has undertaken commissions for exclusive game lodges as well as for corporate and private collectors. His work has been exhibited in London, Switzerland, Singapore and New York, and resides in many private collections worldwide.

“Each painting I undertake feels like an expedition, with it's preparation, endurance, lessons and satisfaction. It is my hope that these qualities will shine through, and capture your imagination.”