Danni Bradford

Danni Bradford

Where traditional gilding meets the rhythm of the natural world.

Working from her studio on the North Devon coast, award-winning glass artist Danni Bradford creates luminous, hand-gilded artworks that bring light, movement and the natural world into interior spaces.

Danni specialises in gilding and verre églomisé - the traditional art of reverse painting on glass, reimagined as contemporary statement pieces for modern interiors.

She graduated from the Kent Institute of Art and Design (K.I.A.D) with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art and Illustration, before working as a head artist and surface designer within the interiors industry. Here, she developed her fascination with gilding, evolving classical techniques into her own distinctive style.

Her work draws inspiration from the British landscape and the world’s oceans, from flowing shoals of sardines and mackerel to butterfly kaleidoscopes, birds and intricate wildlife studies. Each piece reflects a sensitivity to pattern, light and the balance of nature, capturing both local and exotic species.

Using silver leaf, 24kt gold and copper, layered with inks, pigments and mixed media, Danni creates artworks across multiple panels of glass. This process allows light to pass through each piece, creating shimmering reflections, depth and soft shadow play. As the light shifts, the artwork appears to move, bringing a subtle sense of life to the space.

Known for her distinctive shoal formations and radiant compositions, her work sits between fine art and interior design, equally suited to collectors and those seeking a striking coastal or nature-inspired focal point.

Balancing traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic, Danni’s work is both timeless and accessible, offering original pieces that transform with their surroundings.

Winner - 'Wildlife Artist of the Year 2023/24/25' Global Awards
Winner - 'British Wildlife Artist of the Year 2023/24' Lux Magazine

Discover original glass art, gilded wildlife artwork and contemporary coastal pieces in the UK at Echo Beach Gallery.