| Artist | Sid Daniels | Resides | United States |
| Website | siddaniels.com | Medium | Copic Markers Prismacolor Pencil Gouache Watercolor Craft Paper Ink Acrylic |
| Follow the Artist | [email protected] | ||
| Themes | Retro Fashion Flamboyant Couture Retro Architecture Retro Design Retro Glamour Figurative Art Fashion Art Portraits Women Emotion Glamour Haute Couture |
About the artist
Sid Daniels is a Miami Beach-based artist whose vibrant works explore the expressive language of fashion. Drawing from the bold aesthetics of retro fashion and the elegance of Art Deco, Daniels creates theatrical visual narratives that blur the line between nostalgia and contemporary style. His compositions-often populated with an ensemble cast of stylized models and performers-evoke the allure of stage and screen, inviting viewers into immersive, story-rich scenes.
Daniels’ distinctive style is defined by his masterful use of line, color, and a dynamic range of techniques and media. Each piece pulsates with rhythmic flow and stylized glamour, hallmarks of his signature approach. His work is not just seen-it’s experienced, as a celebration of fashion’s drama and the timeless power of visual storytelling.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Daniels studied Art and Design at the Ontario College of Art before relocating to New York City. There, he developed a distinctive style focused on large-scale acrylics on canvas, often centered on themes of burlesque and fashion. His early work gained visibility through album and CD cover art for jazz and disco labels, as well as mural commissions for restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels both in the United States and internationally.
Upon moving to Miami Beach, Florida, Daniels immersed himself in the local creative community. He produced commemorative posters and commercial artwork for major campaigns, including Nescafé Coffee Canada and Arthur Murray International. His philanthropic collaborations include projects for DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) and Absolut Vodka, showcasing his ability to blend commercial appeal with artistic integrity.
Artwork Themes & Subject Matter
Sid Daniels’ work spans four distinct themes and formats, each reflecting his dynamic artistic vision. His work is a fusion of history, movement, and emotion, offering collectors and art enthusiasts a diverse range of visual narratives to explore.
- Retro Fashion Works on Paper – In these pieces, Sid collaborates with the aesthetics of past and present fashion designers, capturing iconic styles from bygone eras. His personal style transports viewers into the past, celebrating the elegance and charm of vintage fashion.
- Figurative Works on Canvas – These paintings exaggerate the female form, incorporating bold patterns and innovative linear techniques to create striking, expressive figures.
- Abstract Works on Paper – Inspired by architectural forms and whimsical landscapes, these studies pulse with the energy of Latin music, revealing intricate, rhythmic compositions.
- Abstract Works on Canvas – Expanding on his paper studies, these larger pieces emphasize surface texture and architectural influences, particularly referencing the rich design elements of Art Deco.
Press
Sid’s works have been featured in notable magazines, books, and online sources including 2025 American Illustration 44, Florida Design Art Galleries and Fine Antiques, Where Miami Magazine, Dancing USA, Encyclopedia of Living Artists, 101 Contemporary Artists – Artvoices Artbooks, Stars and Stripes – Schiffer Publishing, The Great Big Book of Fashion illustration – Batsford Publishing, 100 Southern Artists – Schiffer Publishing, The Art of Mickey Mouse – Hyperion Books, Look Magazine, The New Illustration – MadisonSquare Press, New York Daily News Magazine, New Art Examiner, Print’s Regional Design Annual.
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Education
1970-1974
Art and Design, The Ontario College of Art, ‘Toronto, Canada
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2024
Axel Hotel, Miami Beach, Fl, United States
Habitat Hyett, Miami Beach, Fl, United States
2023
Black Cat, Miami, Fl, United States
2019
Latin Deco Dreams, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, Miami Beach, Fl, United States
2015
Figurative Geometrics, De Marquez Gallery, Coral Gables,Fl, United States
1991
Zorah Gallery, New York City, United States
1988
On The Wall Gallery, New York City, United States
1981
New Works by Sid Daniels, Dyansen Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Selected Group Exhibitions
2022
Towers and Thundershowers, South Point Gallery, Miami Beach, United States
2019
Music Is Life, Sagamore, Miami Beach, Fl, United States
2018
Lexus, Mana Wynwood, Miami, Fl, United States
Aqua Art Fair, Art Basel, Miami Beach, Fl, United States
2017
Irreversible Projects, Spectrum Art Fair, Art Basel, Miami, Fl, United States
1990
New Yorkers in Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
