Darlene McElroy

Change of Seasons, Original Painting

2020

Artist Comments
Artist Darlene McElroy created this mixed media still life as a celebration of the change of seasons. Using a combination of painting and collage, she designed an elaborate vase as a picture window where one can spot elements of all four seasons, including spring blossoms, summer flowers, autumn leaves and the light snowfall of winter. "The birds are different, the colors around me are a new hue, but life is filled with patterns and textures. Heaven." Darlene says of her inspiration.

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: nature, botanical, leaves, birds, seasons, storytelling, vase, still life, spring, summer, autumn, winter, fruit, peaches, still life, flora, representational, vintage, mixed media artwork, beige

Change of Seasons
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint, collage, paint skins, found object on masonite board
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2020
8 in. h x 8 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.