Welcome
Art for Africa invites you into the world of high realism portrait and wildlife painting with internationally renowned artist Daniel Taylor. The journey begins in Africa, follows the path of a creative vision, and ends in Canada with high realism masterworks on canvas.
The project's goal is to raise awareness and funds for innovative projects that link community development needs with conservation. It also supports education of schoolchildren in Africa.
Through this website we provide regular updates -- limited edition prints are now available -- please visit our online gallery for more information.
New -- you can now also order a gorilla t-shirt as a unique gift for yourself or for others.
What's on the easel?
March 2008 - Daniel has nearly completed the painting of the Cross River Gorilla!
The Cross River Gorilla is the most endangered primate of Africa and one of the world's 25 most endangered primate species.
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February 2008 - The painting of the chimpanzee mother and baby is nearly completed and Daniel and will soon start with an amazing scene of endangered Cape Griffon vultures perching on rocks.
December 2007 - the painting of a lion & lioness is now available. Check the online gallery for prints!
Events Schedule
May 2008 - Presentation and film showing - Mountain View Conservation and Breeding Centre in Langley, BC, Canada. (exact date will follow).
3/4 May 2008 - CBC Radio One - Interview - 'North by North West' hosted by Cameron Phillips.
Good company, good music and great conversation, all served up with a healthy sense of humour.
20 March 2008 - 'People Uncut', The Biography Channel, Canada.
With Shannon Nelson, host of The Biography Channel’s national profile interview program 'People Uncut'.
20 February 2008 - 'Urban Rush', Shaw TV, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Urban Rush on Shaw TV is Vancouver’s award winning entertainment talk show hosted by Michael Eckford and Fiona Forbes.
14 February 2008 - 'The Express', Shaw TV, B.C., Canada.
The Express is a lifestyle magazine program with Johanna Ward.
January/February 2008 - Breakfast TV Interview - Vancouver, B.C. Canada
November 2007 - Global TV News Feature - Canada
Latest News & Blog
Saving gorillas, one print at a time
Tracking the extremely elusive and endangered Cross River gorilla is an activity best done in silence. Daniel Taylor and his wife, Ginette, barely spoke as they took careful steps over treac...
Cross River Gorilla Art Workshop in Limbe
This highly focussed event hosted by the Limbe Wildlife Centre comprised of a unique workshop with Cameroonian artists featuring the Cross River Gorilla. The workshop was part of the AFC Fl...
Canadian artist Daniel Taylor is travelling to Africa
As Daniel and Ginette Taylor pack their bags for a month-long trek through western Cameroon, they're doing their best to prepare for the unpredictable. ...
Daniel Taylor wins AFC Flag Expedition Fellowship
Artist's Expedition to be First Time World's Most Endangered Primate will be Sketched in the Wild Canadian artist Daniel Taylor wins Artists for Conservation Flag Expedition Fellows...
How to get involved?
- Buy a print
Buy one of the available prints and contribute directly to the conservation of wildlife or the education of schoolchildren in Africa. We have made it as easy as possible to order prints and even request commission work directly through this website. - Donate to one of our conservation projects
All donations are very welcome and are 100% tax-deductible. - Stay Informed - Join our mailing list.
Receive news about Art for Africa and follow the painting's progress. We will send out periodic newsletters and updates by e-mail.
Endorsements
"I am greatly encouraged by the work of the African Conservation Foundation for they are motivated by the idea that nature and our environment are an essential gift that we need to protect for the physical and spiritual well-being of future generations."
-- His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
August 2002
Testimonials
"Daniel draws on love of nature to create works exhibited worldwide."
-- The Now
"The quality of your work along with your obvious commitment to the conservation cause is a great match for Artists for Conservation."
-- Jeffrey Whiting, President & Founder, AFC (WNAG )
"If Daniel Taylor was born during the Italian Renaissance, he'd probably be painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo."
-- The Tri-City News
"I believe this global initiative will not only benefit the people in Africa but also our own community here when you come back and share the experience"
-- Harry Bloy, Deputy Chair, Province of British Columbia
