Daren Baker

Daren Baker Biography

Darren Baker is a graduate from Bradford Art College, he is recognized as one of the country's leading painters within the 'classical realism' genre. Consistently striving to perfect his technique, from his Saltaire studio, he takes inspiration from both the Old masters and also contemporary realist painters. His talent was recognised early on and shortly after leaving college in 2000 his work was selected for a show of UK artsists in New York and in the same year he was appointed official artist of The Professional Footballer's Association. His awards include: Best artist at the Fine Art Trade Guild ceremony in London The Garrick Prize, Christies, London 2005 Yorkshire Young Achiever in the Arts He has exhibited widely throughout North America, Japan, Europe and the United Kingdom. His paintings hang in public and private collections, including Downing St and St.James' Palace.