Darlene McElroyChange of Season Sweetness, Original Painting2025
2025
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A rusty wooden spoon rests against a background layered with painted and cut-up fragments of birds and floral motifs. In this collage, artist Darlene McElroy portrays the birds' love of the sweetness of spring. Some enjoy the hummingbird nectar while others prefer the fruit and the flowers.
About the Artist
Artist Darlene McElroy weaves textural surfaces, found objects, and rich symbolism to create a visual tapestry. "Creating a painting is like doing a puzzle; it is a matter of finding the right pieces," says Darlene. Her works delve into the imagery of man's primal origins, sins, and religious conflicts, inviting viewers to uncover multiple stories within each piece. A Southern California native with roots in a long line of New Mexico artists and musicians, Darlene's artistic vision is profoundly shaped by her Hispanic upbringing. With her three dogs by her side, Darlene works in her home studio, filled with natural light pouring in through the windows. Beyond her art, Darlene explores new techniques, writes art books, and hikes with her pets.
Words that describe this painting: flower, plant, floral, spring, bird, season, sugar, bright, ribbons, botanical, leaves, foliage, script, collage , nature, outsider, mixed media artwork, brown
Change of Season Sweetness
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint, vintage rusty metal, stenciling cut paper, and collage on cradled wood panel
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
12 in. h x 12 in. w x .62 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.62 in (1.58 cm)
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- Condition:Change of Season Sweetness. Darlene McElroy. Acrylic paint, vintage rusty metal, stenciling cut paper, and collage on cradled wood panel. Finished edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 801961stDibs: LU922116730022
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