Volusia County Courthouse - Daniel D. Ambrose Jr.

Hide & Seek, 2001 Egg tempera

The Bathers, 2001 Egg tempera

Daniel D. Ambrose Jr.
Ormond Beach, Fla.
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The fine art paintings by Florida native Daniel Ambrose capture the environmental treasures unique to Florida. Ambrose paints from the heart, drawing upon the things that are closest to him. Extensive travels throughout the United States have given him an appreciation for the rare beauty that only Florida holds. Sublime atmospheric landscapes illuminated in the clear Florida light, the aging elegance of homes weathered by decades under the southern sun, and the intricate forms of endangered wildlife are preserved on his canvas for generations to enjoy.

Working in the rich tradition of the egg tempera medium has allowed his work to take on a quality few artists of today have been able to achieve. The historic medium, used and perfected by the Old Masters centuries ago, combines dry powdered pigments from the earth with the rich consistency of egg yolks to create luminous hues. The richness of these natural colors allow Ambrose to capture the beautiful warm light inherent in his subjects in the same way Rembrandt used light to show intricacies of the human form. 

Ambrose has many awards of excellence and distinction for his work in this medium. His paintings are collected by corporate and private collectors throughout the United States and Canada. In Florida, his works can be found among the public collections of the City of Orlando, the Museum of Arts & Science in Daytona Beach, the Volusia County Courthouse and the Daytona Beach International Airport.