Daniel Snyders is a British painter whose work explores memory, nostalgia and the emotional resonance of places. Inspired by early experiences of the 1990s and time spent in the inland mountains of the Costa Blanca, he creates imagined Mediterranean gardens, pools, suburban scenes and architectural spaces that exist somewhere between recollection and invention.
Working from his studio in the Chiltern Hills, Daniel combines observation, photography, model-making, geometry and imagination to construct carefully engineered scenes that feel both familiar and dreamlike. His paintings are rooted in colour, atmosphere and the emotional qualities of places, yet are ultimately shaped by memory rather than direct representation.
Nature and horticulture play an important role in his practice. His fascination with Mediterranean gardens and planting schemes informs the recurring themes of enclosure, sanctuary and contemplation.
By deconstructing places and ideas and carefully reassembling them, he creates spaces that invite viewers to pause, wander and project their own memories into the scene. He typically works in oils for nocturnal pieces, capturing depth and atmosphere, while acrylics allow him to convey the intensity and clarity of daylight.
Collaboration
I'm always open to talking about my work or taking part in exhibitions. I'm also interested in collaborating with other artists or creatives to share expertise and conceptual ideas. If you have an opportunity and think it might be of mutual creative value, then do get in touch.
Painting: Costa Blanca Mountains in the 1980s
Thoughtfully placed peseta coins surround the frame. Pesetas served more than an economic purpose; they were a part of everyday life for many bygone eras - a rich part of culture and Spanish history. Millions now sit redundant at the back of people’s drawers. Here, Daniel has brought them into the open and used them to indulge viewers in Mediterranean nostalgia.