I’m a man of few words, the things of my heart are best spoken with a brush. The majesty of a bugling elk, the grandeur of a sunset or the freedom of the open range, the things that move me and fill my soul my brush can share with a passion, emotion and depth far beyond my words. That is why I paint; it is my native tongue.
Daren graduated from Ricks College with an associate degree in Illustration after which he received his bachelor’s degree from Idaho State University in 1992.
Daren’s paintings are a reflection of his love for nature and especially nature in the west. He spends hours painting and photographing scenes he wants to paint. His research and love of the subject is evident in the accuracy and feeling of each painting. “You have to do the research,” he says, “You get to do the research; it’s part of the fun for me. “
Daren has been marketing his work since 1995.
His work is in many collections throughout the United States, including the St. George Museum of Art and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Phippen Museum Art Show
Park City Arts Festival
Beaver Creek Art Festival
The Jackson Hole Art Festival at Teton Village
Western Masters, Legends West art show and the Charlie Russell Art Auction in Great Falls Montana
Featured Artist at the St George Arts Festival
South East Wildlife Expo (SEWE)
Arts for the National Parks
Paint America
Paint the Parks
Springville Spring Salon
Dixie Invitational
Best in Show at the Springville Art Festival 2022
2nd place Logan Fine Art Gallery, Fall Salon 2021
2nd place oil painting St. George Arts Festival 2021
3rd place oil painting Dixie Invitational 2020
Academy Art Show, 2nd place painting 2019
One man show Eccles Art Center, Ogden Utah 2018.
One man show Gallery at the Station, Ogden Utah 2011.
St. George Arts Festival- purchase award, 1st place oil painting and featured artist 2007.
Paint the Parks top 100- 2007, 2008 & 2009 and Mini 50- 2009
Paint America top 100- 2008 and Mini 50- 2008.
Arts for the National parks top 100 – 2005 & 2006
Utah Art Educator of the year 2004
Wyoming Conservation Stamp honorable mention-
Outstanding Art Educator for the State of Utah 2004
Arts for the National parks top 2002 – 2003
