There are two major reasons why art admirers purchase wildlife art paintings. The larger part of such admirers buys animals or bids’ art paintings as such to hang in their office or home whereas some of the people purchase wildlife paintings as an investment. And yes, there are a few who buy them for both the reasons. What they actually do is that they buy a great piece of wildlife painting and keep it hanging one of the walls at their place for years, till the value of that piece reaches to such an extent where they can sell it to get massive profit.
However, it is believed that people prefer buying artistic paintings of birds and animals if the artwork is done by a well-known artist as it increases the value of the piece of art in a great manner. Usually, the original paintings can be bought directly from the artist, his or her associated art galleries, exhibitions, and auctions. You can also find some art galleries subjected to wildlife exclusively.
One of the foremost wildlife artists Daniel Smith, USA, showcases his artwork from time to time and have always stoop up with the expectations of the viewers and art admirers. The critically acclaimed artist has been painting since more than two decades and achieved the level of professionalism which can be seen through his paintings. He has been rewarded with several awards; some of them are - People’s Choice Award in 2008, Cynthia Post Buyer’s Choice Award (three times), Artist of Distinction Award and a few more. Moreover, he is a member of Society of Animal Artists.
Without any doubt, his paintings are worth buying for. People also purchase wildlife art paintings keeping the profit they can make in future by selling a limited edition signed giclee prints. Limited edition prints are usually more costly than other prints and copies.
The process of printing a giclee print consists of perfectly done scanning of the artwork along with complete accuracy. The scanners cost can go as high as over sixty thousand dollars per painting. The printing is done using archive quality inks, high-quality paper in a specialized giclee print machine. These kinds of prints are described as the archive or museum quality prints. These limited edition signed prints if kept with complete care and precautions can last for more than a couple of centuries.
There are those people also who buy posters or limitless edition of giclee prints but due to the excessive availability, the value doesn’t go up as high as original. However, they can bring great joy to a majority of people who buy wildlife art paintings.
Interesting fact about Daniel Smith
He was initially an illustrator, but after winning the Federal Duck Stamp competition in 1987, he left making illustrations, moved toward making wildlife art paintings and ever since then doing the same.

