Darlene McElroy Art

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The man and woman, accompanied by the multiple distinct images in this composition, convey a narrative of elusive love. Where does one find it? Do people seek i...

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This mixed-media artwork features a portrait of a lady delicately holding a heart against her chest. Her dress is a tapestry of objects and patterns, making a b...

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This piece boasts textures, colors, and patterns reminiscent of the summer days in Southern France, filled with cathedral and museum tours and fine French cooki...

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This mixed-media artwork depicts a woman holding a bouquet of beautiful flowers, pondering the mystery of its sender. Was it the musician, the chef at her favor...

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This mixed-media artwork portrays a man wearing a top hat and narrates his story of standing out in a crowd, capturing everyone's attention. The composition ref...

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This mixed-media artwork prominently features a cut-out moth set against a backdrop of decorative and musical elements. The blend of various media adds an intri...

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This artwork portrays a woman with her eyes and body concealed by various materials. The laurel cutout, leaf-like patterns, and two-toned colors on the backgr...

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This mixed-media artwork features an etched and die-cut heart with a painted image of eyes in glasses. It encourages the viewer to reflect on the contrast betwe...

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This piece presents a portrait of a mysterious man, revealing only his eyes and hand. A symbolic bird with a cutout letter on its beak perches at the edge, addi...

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This mixed media artwork presents a portrait of a woman, with her eyes concealed and adorned with collage and paint. The inclusion of three-dimensional objects ...

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Darlene McElroy creates a nude portrait of a woman with emerald butterflies concealing her body. Framed within an ornate window, sh...

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Artist Darlene McElroy creates a portrait depicted as royalty with recurring accents of flowers in his accessories and in the background. "He never fit in the m...

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Artist Darlene McElroy creates a portrait of a tattooed woman with her eyes concealed. "How someone appears on the surface may change once you open your eyes an...

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Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates a portrait of a woman in elegant royal garments. "When you finally become comfortable in your own skin and feel complete, you have earned your wings," says Darlene. "There are no longer self-imposed restrictions on yourself." Darlene employs various materials to create dimension, texture, and multiple finishes for an engaging portrait.

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: woman, portrait, feminine, people, text, mixed media...

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Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates an image of a mysterious woman from the victorian era bordered by an abstract background. "T...

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Artist Darlene McElroy presents a portrait of a mysterious woman in a vibrant collage. Spinning tops hang ins strings depicting ...

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Artist Darlene McElroy portrays a man immersing himself in an aquatic territory. "He was an oceanographer and lived in a fish world," says Darlene. The subject ...

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Artist Darlene McElroy presents a vintage image of a man donning a pleated ruff collar, opposite to a pair of eyes looking toward him. "Have you ever fallen in love with someone from another time or their work, whether it was writing, art, or music?" asks Darlene. "They may be long gone, but something about them touches your heart." She builds a compelling narrative with a dreamy and dimensional composition.

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: figurative, male, female, man, woman, love, narrative, story telling, vintage, dreamy, mysterious, gold, metallic, small, mixed media, collage, leaves, botanical, text, people, duo, pair, couple, people, vintage, mixed media artwork, beige

Long Distance Relationship
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint, plexiglas, paper, vintage dimensional elements, and collage on masonite...

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Artist Darlene McElroy creates an intricate and fun mixed-media portrait with references from Mexican day of the dead motifs and renaissance art. "He was a smooth guy, very debonair, and quite the raconteur," says Darlene. "He dressed for every occasion, always stood out in a crowd, and was a heartbreaker."

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: man, male, figurative, masculine, masked, flower, butterflies, Day of the Dead, narrative, storytelling, portrait, people, mixed media, pattern, fun, expressionism, texture, expressionism, people, mixed media artwork, black

Sugar Daddy...

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Artist Darlene McElroy displays an expressionist profile of a woman with trendy bobbed hair. Beaded flowers decorate her crown over collaged elements of painted patterns. "She wears her heart on her sleeve and continually blows kisses to everyone she sees," shares Darlene. The white paper cutouts layered over the beige background allow the portrait to pop.

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: woman, kisses, feminine, figurative, narrative, storytelling, butterflies, flowers, expressionist, mixedmedia, profile, eye, expressionism, people, flora, mixed media artwork, beige

Blowing Kisses
Darlene McElroy
acyrlic, collage, dimensional collage on masonite...

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Artist Darlene McElroy displays a contemporary portrait of a woman with her hair flowing in the wind. Bold patterns in vibrant colors establish her dynamic silhouette. "The winds of life moved her to new places and new experiences full of secrets," reveals Darlene. The unconventional materials create a sculptural and dimensional aspect.

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: woman, feminine, figurative, stylized, narrative, storytelling, flower, wind, face, eyes, portrait, mixed media, contemporary, small, profile, people, contemporary, mixed media artwork, beige

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint and collage on masonite...

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An ornate flower crown rests on a young girl's head in artist Darlene McElroy's expressionist portrait. "It is a Hispanic tradition to be offered to the church ...

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Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates a contemporary collage of vintage ephemera. She imposes the image of a lady with butterflies and paints a luscious apple han...

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Artist Darlene McElroy paints an impressionist portrait of a woman in a straw hat. The subject reads a book on a wrought iron park bench as her four-legged companion rests by her feet. Surrounded by the flourishing foliage of the botanical garden, they spend a laid-back afternoon in the warm summer sun. A harmonious balance of light and shadow develops in the narrative.

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: woman, people, figurative, dog, nature, narrative, storytelling, botanical garden, book, dog, trees, sun, acrylicpaint, impressionism, animals, people, mixed media artwork, yellow

Rest Break in the Gardens
Darlene McElroy
acrylic, collage on masonite...

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"A handsome young man lost in a veiled dreamland," explains artist Darlene McElroy. "Memories of the past, fantasies of the future, and the smells of spring ...

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"There is nothing like the scent that lingers in the air, the trail left in water, or the impression made in space after someone has moved through time," says...

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A colorful portrait dotted with crosses in varied textures and colors. "The beauty of living in Santa Fe is that color, art, and characters are everywhere," say...

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"She is a free spirit who would dance in the streets under the midnight moon and stars," artist Darlene McElroy shares of the smiling subject in this artwork....

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When asked about the character in this expressionist portrait, artist Darlene McElroy shared that, "he is pausing on a walk through changing leaves to savor t...

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"He would strut into the bar trying to capture the eye of the women," says artist Darlene McElroy. "With his swagger, cool clothes, and sparkle, he played the odds." A playful cowboy portrait in Darlene's Cast of Characters series.

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: man, figurative, cowboy, western, happy, hat, face, mustache, expressionism, people, western, representational, mixed media artwork, yellow

Dressed to Kill...

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Music makes memories. A song brings back to me those special times in my life. I was raised in a family where summer nights were filled with my uncles playing m...

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Summer has always been a dreamlike state to me. Golden and warm days spent in nature. I was trying to recreate that feeling with this abstracted realism paintin...

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A portrait of a young woman, tendrils with small fires emanating from her glowing heart. Darlene explains, "Your heart is so big that it contains many, many l...

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"In times of change, it becomes necessary to change your focus," says Darlene. "Your new eyes, or vision, can see the positive or they can see the negative. Y...

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Artist Darlene McElroy created this mixed media still life as a celebration of the change of seasons. Using a combination of pa...

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I was surprised to find when I did my dna test that I am part Native American, and wanted to honor those that came before me with a series of portraits. The cross symbol is prevalent in the culture. I also have beading, arrowheads and horsehair tassels...

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Spring is a time of renewal. Change winter clothes to spring and summer, clean the house, plant the garden and string spring garlands in the sun room. Such a ...

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Heavily collaged piece featuring handwritten notes, book pages, flowers and delicately crossed hands. Darlene says the artwork is centered around the concept of renewing our soul. "We all need quiet time where we can think and dream, whether it is just enjoying nature, reading a book or thinking of special people in our life."

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: expressionism, abstract, floral, botanical, mystical, flowers, flora, non-representational, vintage, mixed media artwork, red

Dream Time...

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I think of spring flowers in bright pure colors. When my fall garden is in bloom it is golden with reds and dark purples. It is like the stages of life, I see myself changing with my garden.

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: floral, botanical, vase, still life, fall flowers...