He comes from a family of artists in Salzburg, and was therefore surrounded by art and art books since he was a child. He became addicted to colors and shapes and as an autodidact he had to work on his own with various books, courses and the Internet, in order to acquire the necessary knowledge. Techniques of Impressionism and Expressionism are to be found in his paintings as well as those of the old masters of realism and comic. However, regardless of the different influences, the dominant issue in his work always remain the man. Daniel loves to watch his fellow human beings and can not get enough of their beauty. A quick gesture, an interesting perspective or color combination inspire him to large-format oil paintings or small drawings. He finds particularly fascinating the beautiful and varied shades of skin and he also loves special and strong emotions.