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From Oil to Acrylic; A Painter of Fine Art


Who said Dreams don't come true?



His artistic flare had been put on the back burner, now his talent is finding the light as Daniel Fairbairn, recently redundant from the oil industry, took a chance and has his first exhibition.

His paintings are in acrylic paint and are on a range of canvases. His work is also printed onto table mats, coasters and cards.
Daniel started painting when he was round about 7 years old and continued from there, his school choices reflected his talent, his goal to be an artist.

Later on, he moved to more casual jobs his talent being benched for his spare time. Later on, after that Daniel started working within the oil industry for 15 years until being made redundant almost a year ago. With art pieces both privately owned and some in the Royal Infirmary in Aberdeen it's a real wonder how this person has stayed out of the light for so long.
Though between working and having a family time is hard pressed and not easy to find. So he works long hours into the mornings or wakes up early to finish paintings. From this, it is evident that his dedication to his role as a father and a husband shows a determination to keeping his painting away from the time he dedicates to his family. From his job as a carer during the day, taking his kids to school in the morning before work and cooking dinner for his family in the evenings.


He may have travelled a lot in his youth with his parents always relocating but now he is firmly based here in moray. His paintings reflect light and emotion, the waves hypnotic in how they draw your attention.
Currently housing his first exhibition of artwork is the Glenfiddich Distillery Gallery which is used for their international artists, but can be used by aspiring and established artists (decided solely by the distillery).



His pictures are painted from many sittings. Some paintings taking a few hours to a few days. The paintings in the exhibition are all new, created within the past 6 months. 

These pictures are all unique, some were painted from photographs others from long sittings outside.
Daniel's passion for painting doesn't stop with landscapes and the ocean. Other paintings include his children, his home and inanimate objects inspiring his art. Coffee and music influencing and energising his late night working regiment to complete artwork.

 With the love and support from his family and great friends he has managed to follow his dreams and create beautiful paintings.

Exploration of Light

Open until this Sunday 7th of May 2017
Glenfiddich Distillery
10:30-6:30pm/Entry free

Coast Original Art


Article by Jane Stone
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