This work aims to illuminate the people of Portsmouth in a fun and visually striking way. Daniel uses his cartoon-style to capture the faces within the crowds. Whether walking their dogs, using public spaces, journeying to work, or just simply enjoying their day, they’ve become the expressive characters that now adorn this artwork.

“The work I am mostly known for, are my clusters of cartoon faces, which is very much a reflection of my surroundings. Living in a city such as Portsmouth, you get used to how crowded it can be. There are so many interesting characters living here. These people are my inspiration.”

Old spray cans have been used as a ‘canvas’ for these characters. This reflects the artists passion for recycling, repurposing, and looking at things differently when producing creative works.

Artist Bio:

I would describe myself as a prolific sketchbook artist. The work I produce on a larger scale (whether wall or canvas) always begins from something I’ve been working on in my book. I’m passionate about visual experimentation; coming from a predominantly graphic design education where I was always encouraged to use photography, illustration, typography, painting, print etc in order to express an idea. A style of working I continue with to this day.

I am a nostalgic person, so things from my childhood have deeply informed my creativity. From growing up in the 1970s and 80s, I’ve been heavily influenced by things like; Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Brutalist Architecture, Dr Seuss, Tucktonia and the Mid Century Modern Style. Though this has now mixed with other influences from later life – such as; Swiss Grit, Indie Films, Outsider Art, West German Pottery, and much more.

Whilst I will continue with my more ‘cartoon style’, I’ve recently started to push the idea of crowds and social interactions further – trying to capture character and personality through more simplistic figurative compositions.