Darlene McElroy

Fish Thoughts, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
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 studies and dreams about fish as he sits by his window. Occasionally, he would eat one but would feel guilty afterward.

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: fish, sea, ocean, oceanographer, fisherman, man, figurative, underwater, narrative, storytelling, mixed media, small, collage, portrait, people, animal, animals, people, vintage, mixed media artwork, yellow

Fish Thoughts
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint, paper collage, and image transfer on masonite board
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
10 in. h x 10 in. w x 2.37 in. d
1 lbs. 5 oz.