Darryn Eggleton Original Oil Painting called The Watcher. A close-up of a leopard's face with piercing yellow eyes, detailed fur pattern, , coming out of the shadows on a dark background.

Darryn Eggleton | South African Hyper Realistic Wildlife Artist | Official Website

Welcome, and thank you for visiting.

I'm Darryn Eggleton, a South African hyper-realistic wildlife artist creating original oil paintings and charcoal drawings inspired by the beauty, power, and spirit of Africa's big cats and wildlife. Every piece begins with a genuine admiration for the natural world and a desire to capture not only what an animal looks like, but also the emotion, character, and presence that make it unforgettable.

Whether you're searching for original wildlife art, limited edition prints, or simply exploring my latest work, I'm delighted you're here. I hope my paintings invite you to pause, look a little closer, and experience the same connection to Africa's wildlife that continues to inspire me every time I pick up a brush.

Latest Wildlife Paintings

A selection of my newest original wildlife paintings are currently available through ArtCatto Gallery in Portugal. If you're visiting the Algarve or would like to view available work, you can browse the collection here.

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Darryn Eggleton, South African hyper realistic wildlife artist. Only the brave. Close-up of a leopard's profile showing its distinctive spotted fur and piercing blue eye against a neutral background.
Darryn Eggleton original oil painting called Savannah King. Close-up photo of a cheetah's face and upper body, showing distinctive black spots on golden fur, with a dark teal background.
Darryn Eggleton Original Oil Painting called Calm power. Close-up of a tiger's face with yellow eyes, orange fur with black stripes, and a white muzzle, against a dark background.
Darryn Eggleton Original Oil Painting called Wild and Proud. Close-up of a lion's face in profile with a detailed mane, against a neutral background.

The Darryn Eggleton

Signature Brush Collection

Darryn Eggleton signature paint brush set. A collaboration with Michael James Smith of Palettepro. A row of different paintbrushes with black handles lined up against a plain gray background.
Darryn Eggleton signature paint brush set. A collaboration with Michael James Smith of Palettepro. A row of different paintbrushes with black handles lined up against a plain gray background.

Explore the Signature Brush Collection →

I'm incredibly excited to share my recent collaboration with Palette Pro and the launch of my very own Darryn Eggleton Signature Brush Collection.

Having the opportunity to work with Palette Pro on a range of brushes that proudly carries my name has been a real honour. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced artist, these brushes have been created with quality, performance and attention to detail in mind. I hope you enjoy using them as much as I've enjoyed helping to bring them to life.

Print Launch Promotion

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Print Launch Promotion 〰️

To celebrate the launch of my website, for a limited time, the first 10 prints in each edition are 10% off. And there’s more — buy one print and receive an additional 10% off a second print from the other edition. A great opportunity to own one, or both, of my new limited-edition prints

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