When Paintings Come Alive: Art, Wildlife & Impact with Daniel Taylor

In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we’re joined by internationally recognised artist and presenter Daniel Taylor — known for his powerful, hyper-realistic paintings of critically endangered species and his long-running international TV series, When Paintings Come Alive.Daniel shares his creative journey, the stories behind his work, and how art can be a meaningful force for conservation and connection. We explore the emotional depth of painting wildlife, his experiences working in conservation spaces, and how storytelling, through both paint and film, can inspire awareness, empathy, and action.This conversation offers insight into what it means to create art with purpose, to follow curiosity across mediums, and to use creativity as a bridge between humanity and the natural world.🔗 Learn more about Daniel and his work: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLSA8_y8HWk✨ Follow and support: • Vancouver Visual Art Foundation (VVAF), @vvafofficial • @artvancouverThank you for listening to the Art Stories Podcast, where we celebrate the voices, journeys, and stories behind the art.